Dental Blog

Many people have an unjustifiable fear of the dentist. It’s often so bad that some don’t visit the dentist for years. When they do eventually pick up the cell phone to make an appointment it’s probably because they are experiencing toothache and need to seek a rapid solution. Children overhear parents joking over dental procedures they have had that were quite painful, or even kids at school shoot a joke about painful encounters in the dentist’s chair.

Made from either metal or plastic, retainers are a special kind of orthodontic tool that can be used to keep teeth in place. They’re specifically used after an individual has traditional braces removed or after they stop using Invisalign trays. Retainers are intended to help keep teeth from shifting after they’ve been straightened.

At Fine Dentistry of Downtown Orlando, we love nothing more than seeing someone successfully complete treatment with Invisalign. As the end of your orthodontic treatment draws to a close, you’re probably really excited to see the final outcome and to begin enjoying your lovely new smile.

Traditional braces may bring back not-so-great memories of junior high, but when you imagine adult orthodontics, you need to rethink that picture! These days, there are lots of orthodontic options for adult patients who want to straighten their teeth. Lots of adults never had a chance to get their teeth straightened as teenagers and these patients show up regularly at Fine Dentistry of Downtown Orlando to get a straighter smile now that they’re old enough to really benefit from it.

Most people think of a dentist as a person who takes care of fixing cavities, doing root canals, or repairing chipped teeth, to name just a few important services. Their priority is the health of your teeth. What if you're unhappy with your smile, however? What if your teeth don't look the way you wish they did? That's where a cosmetic dentist steps in. Keep reading to learn more about all the ways a cosmetic dentist can brighten your smile.

The cutting-edge Invisalign system has taken teeth straightening treatment to a new level and is constantly striving to add new technological innovations to further benefit orthodontic patients of all ages.

In 2021, more than 3 million people used a neurotoxin such as Botox for cosmetic procedures. If you're not one of those people, you may be wondering what it is that they know about Botox that you don't. They may know that Botox can help with a whole host of issues related to your dental health.

Do you despair every time you see your crooked teeth? In today’s day and age, there is increasing emphasis on having a perfect smile, but very few of us are lucky to be born that way. There is some good news, though, as it’s never too late to improve the appearance of your crooked teeth using adult orthodontics. If that conjures up an image of unsightly, tricky to clean metal braces, then what about Invisalign?

It is believed by many that teeth development for children starts when they are between one and four years old, but this isn’t the case. Formation of milk teeth begins when the fetus is five weeks in development, and the first baby teeth are seen on the surface of the gum when the infant is between four months and one year old.

If you’ve lost a tooth or several teeth, you’ll know how the resulting gaps in your mouth can change your appearance – and not in a good way! Dental implants can restore your self-confidence by transforming your smile. Before dental implants, people with missing teeth had to depend on dentures or bridges that could result in embarrassing mishaps, doing little in allowing you to show off your smile with assurance.