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Dr. Stone, DDS

“Dental Implants in a Day” sounds good, but is not entirely accurate. The implants can be placed in a day, but follow-up care is necessary…if you want them to last. Continue reading →

What Determines the Cost of Dental Implants? The cost of a Dental Implant is determined by: Where you have the implant done Who is doing the implant The materials used How much pre- or post-procedural care is needed Placing Dental … Continue reading →

 What is Cosmetic Dentistry? Cosmetic Dentistry focuses on the function and beauty of the mouth. Like Traditional Dentistry, it also focuses on the health of the teeth and gums and the general health of the patient. Cosmetic Dentistry emphasizes the restoration … Continue reading →

 Dental Veneers are strong, resilient and a good investment in the long-term beauty of your smile. Veneers are very durable but, as with natural teeth, chips happen. Some of the reasons Dental Veneers may chip or break are: Trauma to … Continue reading →

When We Really Needed Teeth… Before we had stoves, bar-b-q grills, pots and pans, knives and forks, applesauce and meat tenderizer, people had to chew on raw food. Fire was a great discovery, and sticking a drumstick into it probably … Continue reading →

Tooth restoration means repairing or replacing a tooth, so that it looks and feels natural, and your mouth is restored to optimum health. Prosthodontists, like Dr. Stone, are specially trained to expertly restore or replace teeth. After completing dental school, … Continue reading →

The best way to find out if Dental Implants are right for you is to meet with Dr. Stone, who is a Prosthodontist specially trained in the placement of Dental Implants. Dr. Stone is an expert in his field, and he teaches other dentists at two colleges in South Florida, the art and science of proper Dental Implant technique. Continue reading →

All-on-4 Dental Implants give you the look and feel of natural teeth with the stability of fixed implants. Ordinary dentures sit on top of your gums, without stimulating bone growth. They can slip and cause sores and discomfort. All-on-4 dental implants … Continue reading →

In this post, Dr. Stone answers some of the frequently asked questions about veneers, their cost, care, advantages and disadvantages, and the procedure to place them. Continue reading →

Almost seven million Americans had Botox procedures last year. More than two million had Juvederm or other soft tissue fillers. Continue reading →

If there is anything about your smile that you’ve wanted to improve, to increase your confidence and self-esteem, then you should consider a Smile Makeover. Continue reading →

We understand the dentist office may not be at the top of the list of places you want to visit. Dr. Stone and his staff want every patient to feel as welcome and comfortable as possible, before, during, after and between every … Continue reading →

Many dental practices in Florida, and around the country, claim that they practice Advanced Dental Care, but what does that really mean for you, as a patient? There have been extraordinary advances in dental research and techniques over the past … Continue reading →

Teeth Reconstruction: A 2011 study by Japanese neuroscientists, found that having fewer teeth may mean having a decline in memory and the longer a person has been without teeth, the more likely they are to experience problems with thinking and … Continue reading →

The Cost of Dental Veneers Dental Veneers cost between $800 and $2000 per veneer. The price varies depending on where the veneer is done, who does it and how much preparation is needed to place the veneer. Are Dental Veneers … Continue reading →

Insurance companies are beginning to recognize the long-term cost benefits of using Dental Implants as more than just a “cosmetic” solution for replacing missing teeth. Continue reading →

The best dental implants are strong, long lasting and natural looking. The actual implant, which is the post that replaces the root of a missing tooth, is made of titanium, or a durable titanium alloy. The Food and Drug Administration … Continue reading →

Replacing missing teeth is important for our oral health, general health and well-being. Dentures and Dental Implants are both great ways of replacing missing teeth. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, although implants have the edge because of they … Continue reading →

The Importance of Sleep Mouth Guards Mouth Guards for sleeping are easy-to-use devices that can help prevent serious, even life-threatening problems. Many mouth guards are sold over-the-counter to protect athletes from mouth and teeth injuries. Some over-the-counter mouth guards that … Continue reading →

Teeth Caps Protect the Integrity of Teeth Like a cap on your head that protects you from sun, cold, wind and the possible embarrassment of a bad hair day, caps on teeth protect and restore weak or damaged teeth. Also … Continue reading →