Brandon FL Dental Blog

Your Valrico dentist knows that it’s too much to ask that you never indulge in sugary treats, but they will tell you that eating sweets at certain times is better for your teeth than others. For instance, when you eat a full meal, your saliva production increases. This helps to rinse food particles from your mouth as well as neutralize the acids that cause plaque.

This is great news for dessert lovers in the Valrico area because it means that sweets consumed after meals have a lower risk to your teeth because your mouth is already in optimum cleansing mode.

Valrico dentists agree that sweets after meals are preferable to sweets eaten between meals as snacks.

Also remember that what sweets you eat can be as important as when you eat them. Valrico dentists are constantly reminding their cosmetic dental patients that sticky candies stay on your teeth for a long time, even when your saliva is flowing. And hard candies that you suck for an extended time give bacteria a perfect environment to create enamel-weakening acids.

My name is Dr. Jeff Bynum, and I am a dentist in Valrico. My practice is Five Star Dental Care located at 3203 Lithia Pinecrest Rd in Valrico.

Our knowledgeable staff is here to help you have the healthiest and most beautiful smile possible. We provide general and cosmetic dentistry procedures such as teeth whitening, veneers, short term braces, inlays and onlays.

We are currently accepting new patients, call today to book an appointment!

Dr. Jeff Bynum
Five Star Dental Care
3203 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Valrico, Florida 33596
813-653-2273
http://www.fivestardentalcare.com/about-us/

Attention Valrico cosmetic dentistry patients: brushing twice daily may help lower your risk of heart disease. Scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study analyzed oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily reported on the study which was published in the British Medical Journal.

I quote from the Science Daily article:

“The authors, led by Professor Richard Watt from University College London, analyzed data from over 11,000 adults who took part in a Scottish Health Survey. The research team analyzed data about lifestyle behaviors such as smoking, physical activity, and oral health routines.”

“Once the data was adjusted for established cardio risk factors, the researchers found that participants who reported less frequent toothbrushing had a 70 percent extra risk of heart disease compared to individuals who brushed their teeth twice a day.”

I am cosmetic and restorative dentist Dr. Jeff Bynum DDS of Five Star Dental Care. The Scottish survey is one of many that confirms the link between oral health and overall health. Simply put: you aren’t healthy unless your gums and teeth are healthy.

It doesn’t matter if you are a lean Valrico distance runner with a pulse of fifteen beats a minute and a blood pressure of 100 over 60. It doesn’t matter if you are a vegan who has eaten a nutritionally balanced, low-fat diet for the past five years. If you have inflamed gums and tooth decay, you are at risk for problems in other areas of the body.

The phone number for Five Star Dental Care is 813-653-2273. If you have concerns about your oral health, I invite you to schedule an examination today.

Perhaps your teeth and gums are healthy but you wish your smile was more attractive. We can help you there also with a smile redesign. Porcelain veneers, crowns, inlays/onlays, and orthodontia are all available to solve any cosmetic problems you wish to correct.

If you have not visited a dentist in Valrico yet, now is the time. My knowledgeable team and I will help keep your smile beautiful for life.

Or call us at 813-653-2273 to learn more.

Here at Five Star Dental Care, we want your teeth to last a lifetime! Tooth enamel is one of the hardest parts of the body, but it is non-renewable so it is important not to not neglect or abuse our teeth. Daily teeth and gum care is the best way to protect tooth enamel.

Even though every Riverview FL drug store carries hard bristle brushes, we recommend brushing with a soft brush after every meal to gently brush away acid. Scrub too hard, and you can erode enamel. It is ideal to brush immediately after eating, but brushing within 60 minutes of a meal has benefits. The quicker you remove food from your teeth, the better it is for your enamel.

Flossing regularly is also important to keep gums healthy. Whether the food is on tooth surfaces, or hidden in between, it is not doing your enamel any good.

Cosmetic dentist Dr. Jeff Bynum recommends a checkup and thorough cleaning every six months. Our skilled hygienists remove tartar, a substance that attracts plaque to the surface of the teeth and can weaken the teeth’s structures. Regular checkups prevent problems and save you money on expensive restorations down the road.

Remember: don’t use your teeth for opening packages! Keep scissors and bottle openers handy. At Five Star Dental Care, we often provide emergency dental care for damaged teeth and dental work as a result of patients using their teeth as tools. Biting down on something too hard, like ice or hard candy can also damage enamel.

Attention Riverview FL area athletes: be sure to use a mouthguard for team, contact, and recreational sports.

Teeth grinding is also a common dental threat. Be careful not to grind teeth, this can not only wear away enamel but also pave ways for cavities to get in, causing tooth pain. If you grind your teeth while you are sleeping, make an appointment to be fitted for a night guard. Your enamel will thank you.

Lastly, remember: drink water. Coffee, sports drinks, soda, wine, and tea all contain a lot of acid or sugar, and in some cases both. Cut back, or at least use a straw. These drinks cause a lot of tooth decay for non-water drinkers in Riverview FL.

We hope you find these Five Star Dental Care tips helpful. For more information on dental care, or to schedule an appointment, contact our Riverview FL restorative dentist office today at 813-653-2273!

Jeff Bynum
Five Star Dental Care
813-653-2273
http://www.fivestardentalcare.com/

Hello friends of Five Star Dental Care. Welcome to my Brandon FL dentistry blog. This site is for my patients and anyone in the Brandon area who doesn’t have a cosmetic dentist.

I invite you to call 813-653-2273 to schedule an evaluation.

I’m not talking about an ordinary dental evaluation, although I will certainly examine your teeth and gums thoroughly and advise you on any necessary preventative or restorative dentistry needs. I invite you to perform your own evaluation of me and my dental practice.

I encourage you to evaluate:

• My education, experience and cosmetic dental skill
• The variety of services we provide at Five Star Dental Care, including implant and sedation dentistry, as well as emergency dental care
• My recommendations about your dental needs
• Before and after photos of my smile makeover patients
• My philosophy of preventative dentistry
• The length of the wait time for your appointment
• My office atmosphere and attentiveness of my professional dental team
• All the extras that make your dental visits pleasant and comfortable
• My ability to explain the technical details of procedures and characteristics of restorative materials
• My Five Star Dental Care website at http://www.fivestardentalcare.com/

Fair enough? I will evaluate your dental needs and you can evaluate everything about me and my practice. I am confident that you will like what you find.

Dr. Jeff Bynum
Five Star Dental, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry
3203 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Valrico, FL 33596-5634
813-653-2273
http://www.fivestardentalcare.com/

Many people will experience at least one dental emergency in their life. You could break a tooth playing a sport, accidentally dislodge a crown, experience sudden pain caused by an abscess or break a wire on your braces. In the case of a dental emergency, see your Riverview FL cosmetic dentist as soon as possible! At Dr. Jeff Bynum Five Star Dental, we will do all we can to give you the best emergency dental care.

Following are some immediate treatments:
Broken Tooth: Save any tooth fragments. Rinse mouth with warm water. If the area is bleeding, apply a piece of gauze. A cold compress held on the cheek can reduce swelling and lessen pain. Visit your Riverview FL dentist as soon as you can.

Lost Filling: Save the filling if you can. It can help your dentist determine why it came out. Do not let food get stuck in the hole left by the filling. Do not chew on the tooth. Brush it gently. Call your Riverview FL dentist’s office to schedule an emergency appointment right away.

Displaced Dental Crowns: If there is pain, you may apply a dab of clove oil with a Q-tip to the affected tooth (a common home remedy that may reduce pain). Save the crown. If you can’t see your Riverview FL dentist immediately, you can apply dental cement (available at drugstores) or denture adhesive to temporarily re-attach the crown until you can get to your Riverview FL dentist. Do not use other types of glue or adhesive.

By visiting your restorative dentist as soon as possible, you avoid pain, infection and possible further tooth damage. If you delay treatment, even for a few days, you risk needing more extensive treatment later.

For dental emergencies in and around Riverview FL, call Dr. Jeff Bynum at Five Star Dental today. Our phone number is 813-653-2273.

We are excited to announce that our blog on www.FiveStarDentalCare.com is now linked to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Five-Star-Dental/238073038516. Check either site for the latest blog post.

By now, you may have heard that Five Star Dental will be hosting our “Day of Caring” Saturday, Sept 25th from 8am-3pm. We strive to help those who need it most by offering a one day limited dental service, free of charge, on this day. :)

We will gladly see anyone on a first come, first serve basis, taking all ER patients first as needed.

Dr. Bynum says, “I simply want to do my best to serve some of the needs that exist in our own backyard. I have been incredibly blessed in my personal and professional life and I feel called to use those blessings to help my brothers and sisters. I feel honored and blessed to have the ability to help if only in some small way.”

We will also be having a team of healthcare professionals that will be able to offer hearing screenings, as well as blood pressure checks, and a local Vet to offer rabies vaccinations for your pets. Should you have any questions, suggestions, or would love to volunteer your time, please give our office a call.