On February 16th, we had the pleasure of hosting a seminar "Periodontal Maintenance of Dental Implants" with many local dental professionals. Dental implants have become the standard of excellence in tooth replacement. As is the case with natural teeth, patients...
Teeth are important! They are the first stage in eating and digestion AND a healthy set of teeth will help keep you looking your best. How can you show your teeth some love? Sing to your teeth while you brush....
1. Of course, brushing in the morning protects your teeth against the bacteria that active all night while you were asleep! Your coworkers and friends will appreciate it! Brushing at night removes the plaque that has accumulated all day long...
Our staff had a wonderful time volunteering at a home building project for the Habitat for Humanity last week! What a rewarding and educational experience. We spent the day with Mike and Bill, some of the handiest and most...
Dentists are becoming more and more aware of the importance of screening patients for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. From the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine: "Approximately 25 million adults in the U.S. have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which can...
Dental implants today are not only considered the gold standard of care for tooth replacement, but they are usually now considered to be the superior or ideal treatment option for damaged or lost teeth. We are excited about the many...
On Friday, November 11th, 2016 the team of Britten Periodontics & Implant Dentistry in Clearwater, FL gathered together to provide compassionate, comprehensive dental care to deserving veterans. “There was something really special about coming into work today. It was just...
As a gum specialist, we often see and help treat changes in patient’s gum tissues related to certain medications they are taking. One of the main issues we come across is gingival overgrowth, or hyperplasia. Gingival hyperplasia is an overgrowth...
About 30 million people suffer from Type 1 or 2 diabetes in the United States. You may have a friend, family member or even you may be affected yourself by this condition. Most people are familiar with the basics of...
Clearwater Periodontist Dr. Todd Britten is using Platelet Concentrates (L-PRF, or Leukocyte-Platelet Rich Fibrin) to promote healing in dental procedures in his Clearwater, FL periodontal practice. Concentrated blood has been used in hospitals for a long time to accelerate healing. ...
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