Each year, oral cancer, also known as oral cavity cancer, affects about 50,000 individuals annually in the U.S., with 70% of those being males. And about 25% of those who are diagnosed with oral cancer don’t smoke or have other known risk factors. Unfortunately, oral cancer will be the cause of death for about 10,000 […]

Knowing what to look for when it comes to tooth decay, also known as dental caries, can help stop it in its tracks before it becomes a more severe issue leading to cavities and more detrimental infections and damage. Tooth decay can strike at any time regardless of your age. While tooth decay is preventable […]

When Dr. Lesperance isn’t making patients’ smiles brighter, you can often find him cruising the open road on his bike. In this blog, we’ll take some time to get to know Dr. Lesperance a bit better and his passion for cycling.  Q: When did you start cycling?  Dr. Lesperance: It all started back in 1987 […]

Missing teeth? Regardless of the reason, this is where a dental bridge might be a potential solution to close those pesky gaps and give you back the smile you want and deserve. In this blog, we’ll outline the process for a front dental bridge also known as an anterior bridge, complete with photos of a […]

A stabbing pain. Nails on a chalkboard. An unpleasant discomfort. We’ve all been there at some point with that zap-like, lightning bolt-type feeling that can be mild, medium, or severe, especially when you eat or drink something that is cold, hot, or sour due to teeth sensitivity. But what causes this tooth discomfort? In this […]

This blog post will not only explain but also show the process of replacing a missing upper right molar and how the latest dental technology makes it a seamless experience for the patient.  Before coming to the South Gables Dental office, our patient had their upper right last molar break, and the remaining fragments were […]

Over the summer, Dr. Lawrence Lesperance, Juani, Deya, and Osiris from South Gables Dental embarked on a journey to Orlando, making their way to the Florida Dental Association Conference.  During the 3-day event, the Miami-based dental team enhanced their knowledge on topics such as:  Aesthetics in anterior implant crowns Bonding filling and crowns to a […]

“Trick-or-treat, smell my feet, give me something good (that won’t hurt my teeth) to eat.” We get it. Halloween certainly brings out everyone’s sweet tooth. But did you know that not all candy is created equally when it comes to how it can affect your teeth? It’s true! Of course no candy at all is […]

In a recent blog post, we highlighted the different types of wisdom teeth removal. And in this post, we’ll go into more detail around non-impacted wisdom teeth removal.  What are non-impacted wisdom teeth? Non-impacted wisdom teeth are those that are fully erupted and are above the gum line. This is opposed to impacted wisdom teeth […]

The team at South Gables Dental took their cleaning and philanthropic skills to the community of Coral Gables recently, as they participated in Keep Coral Gables Beautiful. The organization is the local affiliate of the Keep America Beautiful and Keep Florida Beautiful organizations.  The mission of the nonprofit is to: promote environmental sustainability and educate […]