Vanessa Arzola DMD

04/07/2019

Dental implants may be thought of as replacement tooth roots. Although they are available in many shapes and sizes, depending on the specific problem to be solved, by far the most common type in use today is the “root-form” implant. Dental implants are among the most significant advancements in the history of dentistry for their versatility at replacing one tooth, several teeth — even all of the teeth.

04/07/2019

For teeth which are stained by coffee, tea, wine, ci******es, color-producing bacteria, and other substances, bleaching can produce noticeably whiter teeth with lasting results. Bleach penetrates the enamel and removes most of these pigments.

04/07/2019

If a tooth has been extensively decayed, chipped or cracked, and cannot be restored to its proper shape, function and appearance another way, the dentist may recommend placement of a prosthetic crown.

04/07/2019

A dental bridge is a type of partial denture, built to replace one or more missing teeth. Dental bridges are held in place in the mouth by slipping them over and cementing them to, specially prepared abutment teeth, adjacent to the missing teeth. A fixed dental bridge means the bridge is cemented onto the abutment teeth and is not intended to be removed by the patient. Dental bridges can be made from a variety of metals, porcelain, ceramic, tooth-colored resin, or combinations of these materials. They can be made to look and function very much like natural teeth.

04/07/2019

A brief overview of occlusal guards (also called night guards or bite splints).

04/07/2019

Miller Dental Center odontología general y estética.

04/06/2019

We have Spring season specials. Free implant and clear aligners consultation. Free teeth whitening kit with every clear aligner treatment. Get the smile you always dreamed and deserved from the experts at Miller Dental Center and Associates

04/06/2019

Ask about our own In-House Insurance Discount. We have clear aligners from as low as $199 per month and implant treatment discounts. Call our office for more details

11/23/2018

Christmas Special. Clear Aligner Treatment as low as 199 per month. Includes a free whitening kit at the end of the treatment. Call us at 305-559-2663 for more information. Financing available!

01/15/2018

Approved Jelly Gummy Dentures!
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01/15/2018

Teeth Whitening Trends
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Chances are you’ve seen a pic of a celeb holding a blue-light mouthpiece claiming it’s responsible for their pearly whites. Cosmetic dentist, Dr. Sako Karako...

01/15/2018

Your overall look and feel start with a good diet and comprehensive oral health care which includes brushing and flossing and visit your doctor twice a year.

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Crystal joins The Doctors to discuss how her homemade dentures could be harming more than just her teeth. See what surprises The Doctors have in store for he...

12/18/2017

A world of smiles!

12/07/2017

Did you know your smile can be a predictor of how long you'll live?
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Ron Gutman reviews a raft of studies about smiling, and reveals some surprising results. Did you know your smile can be a predictor of how long you'll live -- and that a simple smile has a measurable effect on your overall well-being? Prepare to flex a few facial muscles as you learn more about this...

10/08/2017

The advantage of saving a tooth:
While not always so significant, there are some reasons why retaining a natural tooth has advantages over implant placement.

A study of patients by Gatten (2011) reported that some people who receive implants state that their artificial tooth "feels different" than their natural ones, although growing accustom to this difference over time seems to be the norm.
At least a part of the above effect has to do with the fact that the ligament that binds a tooth in its socket provides sensory feedback. And beyond just how an individual tooth might feel, this feedback also helps you to control your jaw's movements (direction, speed, amount of force) and helps you to prevent problems such as overloading your jaw joint.
We won't pretend that this is a big issue when just a single tooth has been replaced. But if enough teeth have been sacrificed, this loss of sensation might become significant.
Implants osseointegrate (fuse) with the jawbone, which means that future orthodontic movement of that tooth (i.e. having braces) is not possible.
There can be negative psychological effects associated with tooth loss. Generally speaking, people tend to prefer the idea of keeping their natural dentition (teeth).