Clearwater FL Periodontist Dr. Todd M. Britten and the team at Britten Periodontics & Implant Dentistry are holding their 3rd annual Free Dental Day for Veterans this Friday, November 3rd, 2017. “The sacrifices made by veterans and their families are...

Dr. Todd Britten is happy to announce that we are using Platelet Concentrates (L-PRF, or Leukocyte-Platelet Rich Fibrin) to promote healing in dental procedures. L-PRF treatments are often used for greater success for necessary procedures for dental implant placement, including socket...

Toothbrush For most patients, a power toothbrush is the best choice. Studies show power toothbrushes are much more effective at cleaning teeth by removing plaque and stain effectively, particularly for those who have a history of tooth decay, gum disease,...

“On Wednesday’s we wear pink!” (Dr. Britten and his surgical assistants in their pink surgical gowns!) It is Breast Cancer Awareness month and in honor of those fighting or who have fought this disease as a patient or a support...

There are so many incredible organizations banding together to send relief to all those affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. America is such a generous nation and we want to be part of the movement to help those in...

During a dental hygiene visit, patients often ask our hygienists, “Do I have a lot of plaque?” Or, your hygienist or dentist may you that during your exam they are checking your “plaque score” and give you a grade, based...

Advanced Periodontal Disease and Tooth Loss in Smokers Quitting smoking can be very difficult to committing to, even if you know the health risks and potential benefits of giving up. Most people are all too well aware of  the links...

Dr. Todd M. Britten and the team at Britten Periodontics & Implant Dentistry is gearing up for their 3rd annual Free Dental Day for Veterans.  The event is scheduled for November 3rd, 2017. “We all know someone who has served...

Headaches, neck pain, and frequent jaw tenderness or popping are signs you may be suffering from a TMJ condition. What is the difference betweenTMJ and TMD? The TMJ, or temporomandibular joints, are the two  joints on each side of the...

If you have dental implants, you're expecting them to last a many years, or perhaps a lifetime. In most cases they do, giving patients a fully restored, beautiful, functional smile. Experts estimate between 3-20% of implants fail. This is often...