If you have a fracture in your tooth or in the root which extends below the gum line, your tooth is no longer treatable, and cannot be saved. The tooth will have to be extracted. A dental implant can be...
Dr. Britten accepts your dental insurance as an out of network provider. What does this mean for you? Understandably, many patients often have questions when it comes to understanding and utilizing dental insurance benefits, especially if extensive dentistry is...
Dr. Britten is highly concerned about his patients who smoke. The likelihood of developing advanced periodontal disease or gum disease can be up to six times higher in smokers. Periodontal disease is an extremely serious condition affecting not only the...
Continuing education is a top priority at Britten Periodontics & Implant Dentistry. On April 19, 2018, we held our 4th educational seminar! Over 50 local dentists, dental assistants and hygienists attended. We love partnering with you to deliver exceptional care to...
Dr. Todd Britten cites recent scientific studies when urging patients to seek gum disease treatment before periodontal disease begins affecting overall health. Dr. Todd Britten, a periodontist in Clearwater, Florida, cites recent scientific studies to help educate people about the...
Dr. Britten is highly concerned about his patients who smoke. The likelihood of developing advanced periodontal disease or gum disease can be up to six times higher in smokers. Periodontal disease is an extremely serious condition affecting not only the...
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month While smoking and smokeless tobacco use is certainly a major risk factor for Oral Cancer, there are other lifestyle, genetic and even viral causes that contribute this often disfiguring and sometimes deadly disease. Your...
Dental implant placement: Implants are versatile. If you are missing only one tooth, one implant plus one replacement tooth will do the trick. If you are missing several teeth in a row, a few strategically placed implants can support...
"TYPES OF GUM DISEASE (from Mouth Healthy.org) Untreated gingivitis can advance to periodontitis and can eventually lead to tooth loss and other health problems. GINGIVITIS Gingivitis is the mildest form of periodontal disease. It causes the gums to become red,...
Most of our patients can tell the difference in how their teeth and gums feel when they switch to a power toothbrush. Dr. Britten and his team can also typically tell when a patient uses an electric toothbrush versus a...