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...
If you’ve noticed sores or white ulcerations in your mouth, it’s possible you have a non-contagious disease known as Lichen Planus. Many patients do not even realize they have it because it may cause no noticeable symptoms. Many times, you may...
Dental implants can dramatically improve the appearance and health of your smile. If you have one or more dental implants in your mouth, it is important to be on the lookout for the signs of peri-implant disease. Bleeding gums, gingivitis,...
Smoking is notoriously dangerous to your health. While the health risks of smoking are well known, you may be surprised to learn that smoking can dramatically impact the health and condition of your teeth and gums. Smoking can aggravate some...
Dental implants are often used to replace teeth, but when there is not enough jaw bone to hold the implants, a dental bone grafting procedure may have to be done first. "After the loss of a tooth, the jawbone recedes,...
On June 2nd, Dr. Britten was honored to lecture at the UF College of Dentistry this week with his brother Dr. Nick Britten. They spoke about how important it is for restorative dentists to work together with their periodontist. Here...
When teeth need to be replaced, dental implants are a wonderful option for many people. Just like natural teeth, however, there is no guarantee a person’s dental implant(s) will last a lifetime. Although they may look bionic in pictures, a...