Key West Family Dentistry

12/22/2021

Are you conscious about your smile??? We can help.

06/26/2020

Hello,
Three long months have passed, since the beginning of the Corona.
We have opened slowly our office again as we adjust to the new environment.
You can call us during our business hours to schedule a new appointment, or reschedule a missed appointment during the months that we were closed.
We are excited to see you again.

05/25/2018

One of the most important things in life, is to count your blessings daily.

Western dentists may earn US$500 to US$1000 per hour. This man works for US$30 per month and takes whatever fee a patient can give, or not. OK, he works on t...

02/07/2018

Dental Tourism,
In the last few years, a new tourism has been gaining popularity, where westerners would travel to other countries to get cheap dental work, at a fraction of what they would pay in their own countries.
And as the name implies, cheap work comes with poor quality.
I have seen few people lately who went to South and Central America to have some dental work.
Here is a case that I saw not too long ago. The patient went to to one country in Central America, and he had two implants done, where one implant failed immediately with subsequent bone resorption around the implant, and both implants were placed in a less than ideal location when it is time to be restored with a crown.
For me, this kind of dentistry, is nothing more than a short cut, and as the name implies, short cut, is anything but an ideal approach.
If you have any specific concerns that you want me to address for you, you can go to our website: caribbeandentist.com, and drop me a few lines, with your specific question, and I will be happy to reply to you.

Andrew Arnouk

12/25/2017

As the New Year approaches, and this year comes to an end, it would be a great time for us to reflect on this year before it is over, the achievements that we had, the setbacks that threw us off-course, the loved ones that we lost, the people that we touched, and the people that touched us.
For all of you, our dear patients, I want you to know that without you, it would have been impossible for me to do what I do, and to push myself beyond my limits, so that I can meet the trust that you put in me, and in everyone of Team Key West.

This year has been a great one for me. I just started an educational marathon that would take me to a three continents in three months.

May the New Year, and the spirit of Christmas bestow joy, health and fulfillment on all of you.
Andrew Arnouk and Team Key West.

11/06/2017

Dear Friends,
For those who supported and believed in me, during my practice for Across The Bay 10k Race, I say thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Mission accomplished.

11/01/2017

On Wed Nov 8, we are shipping a relief package to Denise. If you like to join us with this endeavor, you can stop by our office and drop off anything that you can help with, whether you have been to our office or not.

08/29/2017

Treating complicated cases requires a joint effort between the restorative dentist and a specialist/s. Over the years, I have worked on many of these cases.
I am grateful for all the efforts of Dr Kam Patel from Maple Lawn Orthodontics for the people that we did together to create that desired smile.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldzuR5Hvj5Y

A smile can change your whole appearance and how someone perceives you. Make sure your smile is bright and cheerful at Maple Lawn Orthodontics.

06/06/2017

LIFE BY DESIGN
If you haven't heard the news yet, Ian Toothill from London who is a terminal cancer patient summits Mount Everest.
We, the team of Key West Family Dentistry believe that life is truly LIMITLESS.
Traditional wisdom sets a ceiling on everybody's potential. Our team challenged and deviated from the norm a long time ago.

04/12/2017

A life changing dental trauma
Dear friends of Key West Family Dentistry,
When you are young and healthy, and things are going well for you, you can take life for granted. But sometimes, life would have a different plans for you.
This is a case of a young person who had an unfortunate accident, that caused him to lose one third of his front tooth.
When unfortunate things happen to others, we usually say: That is sad, and then we go about our daily lives and forget about it, however, when an event like this happens to you, I promise that it would shatter your whole life right in front of your eyes, and your self-esteem would cease to exist.
Many questions would bombard your brain;
-What if I lost the tooth eventually?
-How am I going to work like this now?
-How can I smile and talk to people like this?
-Will I have pain later on?
And many more questions.
I deal with cases like this, and much more complicated cases, on a regular bases, and that is why my job is so rewarding.
Producing life-like results is our passion. If you ever wondered whether any imperfections in your smile, could be corrected.
I would love to share with you the possibilities
From you Cosmetic dentist in Laurel, MD

03/01/2017

Hi all, this is an interesting case that I just have finished recently. Patient came in last year, from an adjacent state, complaining of severe pain following a composite filling on the buccal ( facial area) of tooth #5 ( upper right first premolar). The pain eventually became unbearable, and patient couldn't sleep at night for few days.
Patient contacted the dentist that did the work few times, but patient's concerns were dismissed, and was informed to give it some time for the pain to subside.
Patient came in to our office for a consultation/ second opinion.. Upon examination, the filling looked abnormally discolored even though it was two months old.
The gingiva next to the filling was red and inflamed.
Tooth was very sensitive to pressure, and the pain was spontaneous.
The filling was removed, then the gingiva was trimmed to be able to see the cavity clearly. Tooth had severe decay, which was removed.
A root canal treatment was done, through extremely small access to preserve the tooth structure ( 1.5 mm diameter).
No further treatment was done that day, and patient was dismissed.
Patient comes back in few weeks to finish the treatment. The gum looks much healthier now, and a final restoration is placed.
Six months later, patient comes back for a follow up. The gum settled down completely and the tooth looked normal.
Patient was extremely pleased with the final results, that were achieved in the most conservative way, and the tooth felt normal on chewing
I think that all dentists have an ethical obligation to preserve tooth structure, and suggest the least aggressive procedure.
Advanced conservative techniques can be learned by committing to continuous learning.
When it comes to advanced surgical procedures, I have always followed this rule: "Think twice, cut once".
If you enjoyed this case, you can follow us, to see future unique cases that we treat regularly.

From your cosmetic dentist in Laurel, MD

02/01/2017

Now and then we like to chill out, and not talk about dentistry. From our last open house, our friends had a great time with us.