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What stinks?
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially Read more
Women's Hormones and Oral Health
posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

At Island Dental, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are susceptible to gum Read more
Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 04, 2022.

the doctor, as well as our team at Island Dental, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year Read more
Keeping Your Teeth Strong and Healthy
posted: Sep. 27, 2022.

What is the strongest part of our bodies? Do you think it might be our bones, which help us move and protect our brains, hearts and other organs? Or could Read more
Aging and Dental Health
posted: Sep. 20, 2022.

What’s life like for the average 60-year-old today? It’s complicated! We travel. Or we work out. Or we relax with friends. We pursue favorite hobbies or we develop new ones. Read more
What’s the advantage to Invisalign®?
posted: Sep. 13, 2022.

Invisalign, which we happily provide at Island Dental, is a great alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment if you've been apprehensive about the thought of metal braces. During your initial visit, Read more
Football Season? Practice Dental Defense
posted: Sep. 06, 2022.

It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies. Taking the Field If Read more
Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
posted: Aug. 30, 2022.

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more
Oral Cancer
posted: Aug. 23, 2022.

the doctor and our team want you to have the healthiest possible smile in the healthiest possible body. Oral cancer can affect the mouth, tongue, throat and jaw. Early detection Read more
How Sedation Dentistry Can Help You Overcome Dental Anxiety
posted: Aug. 16, 2022.

Sometimes people feel a tiny bit nervous when they sit in the dental chair. And sometimes it’s more than a tiny bit. If your anxiety over visiting the office leads Read more
Choosing the Dental Filling Option that's Best for You
posted: Aug. 09, 2022.

Did you know there are as many types of dental fillings as there are flavors of ice cream? Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. Still, when you visit the dentist with Read more
The Hazards of Smokeless Tobacco
posted: Aug. 02, 2022.

Many smokers believe that chewing tobacco is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. This simply isn't the case! In fact, smokeless tobacco can cause serious health concerns. Smokeless tobacco comes in Read more
Invisalign® and Invisalign Teen®
posted: Jul. 26, 2022.

There are so many adults and teens in our Key West, Florida office who would love to have their teeth straightened but that are unwilling to go through the long Read more
Anatomy of a Smile Makeover
posted: Jul. 19, 2022.

A smile makeover is usually a combination of one or more cosmetic dental procedures. To achieve your desired result, the doctor may perform or suggest a variety of options. The Read more
The Clear Benefits of Invisalign®
posted: Jul. 12, 2022.

Straighter teeth is something many people desire. A nice smile is one of the most attractive things about a person. However, wearing a mouth full of braces for two, three, Read more
Summer Sports and Mouthguards
posted: Jul. 05, 2022.

School’s out and you’ve emptied your gym locker until next fall. But while you’re stowing away the football gear, the basketball warm-ups, the field hockey sticks, and all the other Read more