Brandon FL Dental Blog

Planning for Success

To achieve the utmost in oral health and an unforgettable smile, you need a strategy. If you’re looking for a Dentist in Valrico, who offers smile makeovers, restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants or any number of dental restoration procedures, look no further. Five Star Dental Care is at your service. We are a professional neighborhood dental practice with plenty of experience in perfecting smiles. 

Visit the Local Dentist in Valrico

We’ve been serving the Valrico area since 1996. If you ask our patients, they’ll tell you that they can’t believe how amazing their smile looks after going to Five Star Dental Care. We give our patients stunning smiles so that they feel confident enough to conquer the day. We would love the chance to help you achieve these same results, so feel free to drop in and schedule your appointment today.

An Investment In Your Health

If you’re worried about how costly everything could be, don’t worry, you might be pleasantly surprised to find that we always work with our patients to guarantee their satisfaction. Even if your insurance doesn’t pick up a significant portion of the bill, your local dentist in Valrico will try to help you find an affordable option. We have competitive pricing and we work to keep the costs of dental care at a reasonable price when it comes to our procedures. Let us transform your smile into one that will light up the world.

During your consultation, we will discuss all of the procedures we offer – from braces to crowns to veneers to bridges. We will also discuss pricing and insurance options because knowledge is power. For more information about a consultation or to schedule one, call us or leave us a message on our website.

Contact Five Star Dental Care:

813-699-5953

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

3203 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Valrico, Florida
33596

Cracked teeth can be painful, unattractive, and costly to repair. Today’s post in the Five Star Dental Care’s dental blog contains an easy-to-follow list of tips to keep your teeth whole and strong. If you’re already suffering from a toothache in Valrico, please visit our office for a consolation.

1. Avoiding a cracked tooth means avoiding hard foods. Mind-blowing, right? Everybody should steer clear of ice, hard candies, hard nuts, popcorn, and beef jerky. Watch out for pitted fruits—that peach may be soft but if you bite hard into the pit, you could damage a tooth.

2. It is important to protect your teeth while engaging in any physical activity where your mouth can be hit. If you enjoy pick-up basketball games, indoor soccer leagues, rec center flag football, and many other activities, you should be using a well-fitting mouth guard.

3. Don’t use your teeth as a tool. Locate a pair of scissors to open a package or rip the price tag off a new piece of clothing with your teeth. Use a nutcracker for nuts. A quality dental crown can cost hundreds of dollars.

4. Don’t grind your teeth. Most people know that, but did you know that it can lead to a cracked tooth? If you know or suspect that you are a tooth grinder, speak with your dentist so you can address the problem with stress reduction techniques and/or a mouth guard. Having headaches or jaw pain frequently can be a symptom of teeth grinding.

5. Make sure that you visit your dentist regularly for check-ups and cleanings. Your dentist can alert you to conditions that might predispose you to cracked teeth, such as having an uneven chewing surface or brittle teeth. Your dentist may also discover tiny cracks you weren’t aware of. Take care of these cracks before the whole tooth is in danger.

If you already have a cracked tooth, never fear! Treatment is available for cracks small and large. Veneers, cosmetic dental bonding, inlays/onlays, fillings, and restorative dentistry are all used to repair or replace damaged teeth.

If you’re suffering from a toothache in Valrico area and are seeking a friendly, experienced, and gentle dentist, please give us a call or visit our contact page.

Contact Five Star Dental Care:

813-699-5953

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

3203 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Valrico, Florida
33596

Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. The ideal bite is when the upper teeth are slightly forward of the lower teeth. In many cases, a bad bite can be corrected with Invisalign clear braces, from Five Star Dental Care in Valrico.

You have probably heard of overbites and underbites, but the two arches can be misaligned in many other ways. Crowded teeth can also cause a bad bite, as well as the opposite situation, teeth that are too far apart.

If the misalignment is slight, there are often no related issues. But if it’s moderate to severe, the patient is at risk for other issues such as headaches or jaw pain, difficulty chewing and speaking, hearing problems, increased decay, and gum disease.

The domino effect of these issues can get pretty serious. For example, chewing difficulty can trigger ulcers and gum disease increases the risk of stroke and heart disease. Consider also how these problems can impact a patient’s emotional well-being and ability to perform their job.

There are several effective treatments for malocclusion, and you may be a candidate for Invisalign clear braces. If you suspect you have a misaligned bite, call Five Star Dental Care in Valrico to schedule a consultation and exam. We provide cosmetic dentistry and other services.

Contact Five Star Dental Care – Jeff Bynum, DDS:

813-413-7518

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

3203 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Valrico, Florida
33596

Maybe you’ve always wanted a dazzling, movie star smile. Or maybe your teeth have just grown dull with the passage of time. Whatever the reason might be, you’re one of millions of Americans who want to brighten their smiles with teeth whitening.

You’ve got plenty of options. Take a simple stroll down the dental care aisle in the grocery store and you’ll see an almost bewildering selection of teeth whitening products: everything from toothpaste to strips to bleaching trays.

Most of these products can be effective. Toothpastes generally take only the surface stains off of your teeth, and you may be disappointed with the end result. Whitening strips are better; they rely on hydrogen peroxide to remove stains. Bleaching trays are also good. But none of them are as strong as professional teeth whitening.

Five Star Dental Care offers highly effective in-office teeth whitening that can transform your smile in a single visit. We also have take-home kits for those who prefer to whiten their teeth at their convenience.

Five Star Dental Care in Valrico also provides such cosmetic dentistry as porcelain and prepless veneers. Visit our smile gallery to see what we can do. Schedule an appointment today.

Contact Five Star Dental Care:

813-699-5953

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

3203 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Valrico, Florida
33596

Does the mere thought of sitting down in a dentist’s chair fill you with dread? Does it make you avoid the dentist altogether? If so, you’re among the millions of Americans coping with dental anxiety. At Five Star Dental in Valrico, sedation dentistry may be just what the doctor ordered.

Dental anxiety grips between ten and twenty percent of the population in the United States. The reasons are varied, but common ones are fear of injections, and fear of the after effects of injections. Sometimes people who don’t have dental anxiety dismiss it as irrational, but to those coping with it, it is very real indeed, and that is how we view it at Five Star Dental Care.

We offer our patients three types of sedation dentistry: nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation.

• Nitrous oxide has been used in dentistry for more than one hundred years. Also known as laughing gas, it works quickly to relax you. It wears off quickly, too, and has no side effects.
• Oral conscious sedation is a mild sedative you take about an hour before your appointment. You’ll remain awake but be very drowsy. You won’t be very aware of what is going on around you, and you’ll need to have someone there to give you a ride home when it’s over.
• IV sedation will also make you very drowsy, as well as dulling any pain. Most patients do not sleep, but occasionally they do. You’ll need someone to give you a lift home afterward.

Sedation dentistry is valuable, because it can get you into the dentist’s chair when your instinct may be to avoid it. Skipping the dentist puts your dental health at risk. Better to have a little help getting through your appointment than getting a mouth full of cavities, or worse.

Don’t let anxiety prevent you from getting the dental care you need. Make an appointment with Five Star Dental Care in Valrico today. We provide cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and dental implants. Schedule an appointment with us today.

Contact Five Star Dental Care:

813-699-5953

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

3203 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Valrico, Florida
33596

Invisalign clear braces produce excellent results in many patients. Unlike traditional braces, there are no wires or brackets or rubber bands. Even better, they are almost undetectable to people who are standing just a few feet away from you. You can get Invisalign clear braces from Five Star Dental Care in Valrico.

Invisalign clear braces are so undetectable that some people call them invisible. Of course, they are not invisible, like the guy in the “invisible man” movies is.

They look a lot like an athlete’s mouth guard. The proper term for such braces is “aligner.” They are made of clear plastic and are worn over your teeth to gradually bring them into alignment.

One of the things that people like best about Invisalign clear braces is that they are removable. You can take them out at mealtime, and when you brush your teeth at night. You should wear them while you sleep, however. For the best results it’s recommended they be worn for at least twenty-two hours each day.

Invisalign clear braces are a great choice for adults who didn’t have braces when they were younger, but don’t want to wear traditional braces at work. They are not, however, for everyone. They are not good for patients who, for example, have severely rotated teeth.

To find out if Invisalign clear braces are right for you, schedule a consultation with Five Star Dental Care in Valrico. We also provide a full range of cosmetic dentistry services, including porcelain and prepless veneers, and teeth whitening. Make an appointment with us today.

Contact Five Star Dental Care:

813-699-5953

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

3203 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Valrico, Florida
33596

Toothaches don’t always seem like a big deal. You may not even notice a toothache, unless you bite down on something. But Five Star Dental Care in Valrico reminds you to never ignore even a minor toothache, because your body is telling you that something isn’t right.

The most common cause of a toothache is a cavity. But it isn’t the only cause. It may also be the result of a damaged filling, a broken tooth, infected gums, or an abscess.

If you have a toothache that lasts for more than a couple of days, it’s time to pick up the phone and give us a call at Five Star Dental Care. Don’t even wait that long if your toothache pain is severe, or you have an accompanying fever, earache, or pain when you open your mouth.

It’s important that we find out what’s going on, so that we can treat it. In some cases it could be an infection that might spread to other parts of your face and skull.

Treatment depends on what is giving you pain. If it’s a cavity, then we’ll fill it. An abscess may require a root canal or, if it’s really bad, an extraction.

Most toothaches are indications of tooth decay. The best way to prevent that is to have a good oral hygiene routine that includes brushing and flossing twice a day. That will ensure your teeth and gums are healthy. It’s also important to get cleanings and checkups every six months.

Five Star Dental Care in Valrico can provide relief for all manner of toothache pain. We also offer gum disease treatment and cosmetic dentistry. Schedule an appointment with us today.

Contact Five Star Dental Care:

813-699-5953

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

3203 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Valrico, Florida
33596

Dental implants have evolved from the realm of cutting-edge dentistry, to mainstream dentistry. They are permanent replacement teeth for people who have lost a natural tooth, and they are available from Five Star Dental Care in Valrico.

Implants are considered one of the most significant advances in dentistry over the last several decades. One of the things that people find most attractive about them is that because they are physically attached to the jaw, they are virtually indistinguishable from a real tooth, in both appearance and function.

There’s always a catch, though. To be a viable candidate for a dental implant, the patient must have enough health jaw bone to support the implant. Even then, it is possible to rebuild the bone with grafting.

One of the great benefits of dental implants is that they can strengthen existing bone. Without the natural root or an implant, the jawbone is weakened and can become fragile. An implant can prevent that from happening.

Five Star Dental in Valrico provides dental implants and other services, such as cosmetic dentistry and Invisalign clear braces. Call today to schedule a consultation or an appointment.

813-413-7518

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

3203 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Valrico, Florida
33596

You can have your teeth straightened at almost any age. But no matter how old you are, you probably don’t want a mouth full of metal. Straight teeth, no metal. With clear braces in Brandon FL, you can have it both ways.

The name Invisalign is an apt description of what these clear braces do: align teeth, almost invisibly. With Invisalign, patients receive custom plastic aligners that fit snugly over the teeth, similar to an athlete’s mouthguard. Every couple of weeks, as the teeth move, the patient changes the aligners.

Patients appreciate the fact that Invisalign trays are barely noticeable. Even standing a few feet away, others may not know you’re wearing them. And because you can take them out at mealtimes, they don’t restrict a normal diet. You can take them out at bedtime, too.

At Five Star Dental Care in Brandon FL, we are enthusiastic about providing Invisalign clear braces. Other services include restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Whether you need an exam and cleaning or a complete smile makeover, we look forward to serving you.

Contact Five Star Dental Care – Jeff Bynum, DDS:

813-413-7518

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

3203 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Valrico, Florida
33596

“How can I deal with anxiety about visiting the dentist?”

At Five Star Dental Care in Valrico, we’re asked this question now and then. We think it deserves a good answer. Consider what your anxiety stems from: is it pain, the thought of injections, or fear of the unknown?

Tell us about any dental anxiety you might have when you come into our office for an annual checkup. Expect respectful consideration and open discussion about resolving issues of concern. We’ve been helping anxious patients feel comfortable since 1996.

Fear of pain is a natural human response. Not knowing what a dental procedure entails can be intimidating. Allowing Five Star Dental Care to address your concerns today, so tomorrow’s visits are uncomplicated.

We provide expertise in many areas of dentistry. Don’t let the unknown keep you from receiving the quality dental care that will ensure a healthy smile. We have answers for your dental questions.  You will enjoy a beautiful smile and healthy teeth long after you forget the anxiety of the dental treatment.

Call us to set up a meeting. Five Star Dental Care provides a range of dental care, including sedation dentistry for those with anxiety. We also specialize in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Visit our smile gallery!

Contact Five Star Dental Care – Jeff Bynum, DDS:

813-413-7518

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

3203 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Valrico, Florida
33596