Brandon FL Dental Blog

How are Americans doing when it comes to the dental health of the 65+ population? Sad to say, it isn’t all good news. Twenty-five percent of those over the age of sixty-five have lost all of their teeth, and are candidates for dentures. Five Star Dental Care in Valrico can help.

What essential factors will improve the oral health of age 65+ Americans? The National Institutes of Health cite three needed components:

• Improved oral health education for the elderly
• Seniors practicing effective daily oral hygiene
• Increased access to dental care¹

At Five Star Dental Care – Jeff Bynum, DDS in Valrico, we are dedicated to providing our elderly patients with comprehensive oral health education and attentive care that addresses the special challenges that impact seniors. These challenges include difficulty brushing and flossing due to arthritis, dry mouth caused by prescription medications, tooth sensitivity, bone recession, and complications due to diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

We want our elderly patients to not only have a healthy smile, but a beautiful one as well. Many of our senior patients have elected to improve their smiles with procedures such as crowns, inlays/onlays, dental bonding, porcelain veneers, dental implants, and tooth whitening. The majority of our smile transformation patients are thrilled with their new smile and report that it has improved their life immensely. They feel happier, more attractive, and more confident in social settings.

The knowledgeable team at Five Star Dental Care – Jeff Bynum, DDS on Valrico provides the full spectrum of cosmetic dental care for Valrico, Brandon, and Riverview FL patients of all ages, including dentures, porcelain veneers and dental implants. We also provide sedation dentistry. Make an appointment with us today.

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

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