Naples Dental Art Center

Unfortunately, people lose one or many dental pieces throughout their lives.  Among the most common causes of tooth loss, you can find the following: 1. Poor oral hygiene – It is the most common one. A person that skips dental brushing and flossing will develop cavities. If untreated, you can lose a tooth. 2. Periodontal disease – If you have poor oral hygiene, not only can you develop cavities but suffer from periodontal disease (although, like dental caries, other factors contribute to it). This condition affects the tissues that support your dentition. If you lose bone, your teeth may shift and fall out (severe periodontitis). 3. Dental trauma – A blow in the face or a fall may lead to a knocked-out tooth. If it happens to you, your dentist can evaluate the possibility of re-implanting the tooth or offer dental implants near you. 4. Tooth agenesis - It is a developmental anomaly in which the person is missing one or many teeth. The most common are the lateral incisors. As you ca...

For millions of people, Invisalign has been a dream — a dream of straighter and more beautiful teeth without the stigma, discomfort, and inconvenience of traditional braces — come true. Does that mean that Invisalign is the right solution for everyone and their teeth? No. To find out whether Invisalign is a good option to help your dreams to come true, make an appointment at a dental clinic near you . While you are waiting patiently (or impatiently) for that appointment, here are some common questions and answers about Invisalign that we get at Naples Dental Arts Center. Will you always wear your aligners? No. This is one of the biggest ways that Invisalign differs from old-school braces. You’ll take your aligners out to eat and drink (anything other than cool water), to brush and floss, and for the occasional selfie or intimate moment. Keep in mind, though, that your treatment plan and schedule are based on you wearing the aligners for 22 hours daily. Your aligners only work when you’...

Research shows the impacts of losing one or many teeth in people. When you miss a dental piece, your self-esteem decreases, you feel self-conscious about your smile (to the point that you even avoid pictures), and you may feel embarrassed about interacting with others. The list of psychological effects is extensive, which is why we want to discuss options to enhance your smile after the loss of some teeth. What is Cosmetic Dentistry? Cosmetic dentistry is the area of dentistry that consists of dental procedures that enhance your smile. We offer dentures and dental implants in Naples that may solve this problem of yours. What is a Dental Implant? If you are looking for dental implants near you, you should know that these are permanent devices that fuse with your jawbone. Dental implants are the first devices in dentistry to fully integrate into your bone (this process is called osseointegration), which is why they are so popular. A dental implant is a small metal post that our periodon...

Do you want to straighten your teeth but are unwilling to go through the “trauma” of wearing “train tracks”? Do you want to straighten your teeth but are unwilling to go through the process for a moment longer than absolutely necessary? Are you eager for straighter teeth without sacrificing your comfort, appearance and optimum dental hygiene routines? There was a time when we might have said something like “Wake up! You’re dreaming!!” Today, though, your dentist in Naples FL can help you to achieve straighter teeth and achieve all those other goals — with Invisalign.  Here’s an introduction to the Invisalign process for straightening crooked teeth quickly, comfortably and discreetly.  Invisalign treatment plans move your teeth while you progress through a series of slightly different aligners. Those aligners are slightly different in their shape, but they’re all transparent, removable, smooth and comfortable. You’ll wear each aligner in sequence for a couple of weeks at a tim...

  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 47% of adults over the age of 30 have some form of gum disease, whether it be relatively minor gingivitis or potentially serious and teeth-threatening periodontitis. A lot of articles that you’ll read about gum disease include a statement that goes something like this: “Thankfully, gum disease is preventable.” Is that always true? Many cases of gum disease can be prevented, but research shows that many of them are also caused by genetic factors.   Here’s what you need to know about the causes of gum disease. If you’re concerned about your own risk factors, get in touch with a dentist near you for their advice. Is gum disease genetic? One 2017 study published in the International Journal of Dentistry reviewed 13 earlier studies involving 71,531 participants. The study confirmed the significant relationship between the risk of developing periodontal disease and several sets of genetic characteristics. One...

Is finally replacing your missing teeth in a way that eliminates the embarrassment of gaps in your smile and the nuisance of dentures on your bucket list? For many people, dental implants in Naples are the ideal solution. Here are several of the key benefits of getting implants from a dental clinic in Naples.  Dental implants in Naples prevent bone loss. When you lose a tooth or have that tooth extracted, your jaw bone loses the stimulation that was previously provided by the root of that tooth. That loss of stimulation gradually causes a reduction in bone mass in your jaw that slowly but inexorably weakens your jaw. Titanium implants stop and reverse bone loss by stimulating bone growth. Your jaw accepts the biocompatible titanium posts as if they were natural root tissue. Implants protect your face from shape-shifting. We don’t mean “alien” shape-shifting, but the natural consequences of prolonged tooth loss. Your teeth play an important role in defining the shape of your f...