Pearl White Dentistry Blog

The U.K.’s Daily Mail recently spoke with several people who have odontophobia, or a severe fear of dental work. Although more than one-third of people are moderately anxious about visiting a dentist, according to one survey, about 12% are so fearful that they said they would avoid a dentist visit at all costs or require […]

Many Floridians and people across the country have taken a hiatus from regular dental checkups in the nearly two years since the coronavirus first reared its ugly head in the U.S. As infection rates fall and people return to some semblance of normal, many are not sure what to expect when they schedule their first […]

Fluoride is a natural mineral regularly used by dentists to help support tooth enamel. It is commonly found in toothpaste and often added to public water sources to help people ward off dental decay. At Pearl White Dentistry, we are often asked whether fluoride is safe for growing children. The short answer is “yes.” Fluoride […]

Although chronic bad breath can wreck a person’s confidence and signal certain health problems, many people are too embarrassed to properly address the issue. The truth is that roughly one-quarter of Americans suffer from what dental professionals call halitosis. Fortunately, this relatively common condition can be treated with the help of an experienced dentist. At […]

As experienced dental professionals, we often stress to patients the importance of regular checkups and cleanings. Basic oral care and routine dental visits can keep your mouth healthy and help ward off a variety of health problems. That includes heart disease, new research once again shows. Researchers in Sweden previously found that people who have […]

Toothaches are a fairly common occurrence that can be caused by a number of different factors. They are often the sign of oral health issues that should be addressed promptly before they get worse. That means going to see a dentist. Do not be like the British woman who reportedly tried to remove her own […]

The Covid-19 pandemic has done a number on the health and wellbeing of people around the globe, including those who have not been infected with the virus. Add teeth damage from grinding to the increasingly long list of secondary impacts of the pandemic. ABC News recently reported that dentists across the country are seeing a […]

Gain a child, lose a tooth? The old saying is getting a new look after a recent study explored a possible link between pregnancy and dental issues. The more times a woman gives birth, the fewer teeth she is likely to have, a trio of researchers from Yale University and New York University recently concluded. […]

Gleaming white teeth are not only a source of confidence for many people, but they can also be a sign of good oral and overall health.  Oral health is considered an important window into overall well-being. Problems that start in the mouth can contribute to various diseases and medical congestions, studies suggest.  That is why […]

Life was put on hold in many ways over the last year, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. Businesses shuddered, cars stayed off the road and many people simply stuck around the house as infection rates spiked and daily activities ground to a halt. Visits to the dentists were one of the many things that people […]