Tag Archives: Emergency Dentist in Sarasota
My broken tooth is cutting my tongue – What can I do to make it feel better?
Broken, fractured or chipped teeth are a very common event. This usually doesn’t cause any immediate pain to the tooth, but can quickly become very painful … Continue reading
After wisdom teeth extraction, how long does it take for those annoying holes to fill up so I can eat and feel normal again??
It takes about 6 weeks for the jaw bone to repair itself following wisdom teeth extractions. This time may vary depending on if the wisdom teeth … Continue reading
Welcome to the “New” NewSarasotaSmiles.com
Welcome friends, family and patients to the new website! I really appreciate all of you for your support at the office and at home. Please enjoy … Continue reading
Dental Extractions
Extractions are always performed as a last resort. Our ultimate goal for every patient is to save teeth, but sometimes extraction is our only option. Tooth … Continue reading
Denture Repair
Some minor denture repairs can be performed in-office, but the majority of repairs are performed by a specialized laboratory technician outside the office. If a tooth … Continue reading
Fluoride Treatments
Fluoride treatments are most commonly used as a means of desensitizing exposed root surfaces here at the office of Dr. Hank D. Michael. If you have … Continue reading
Night Guard
A night guard is also referred to as an occlusal orthotic or splint. Night guards are made of hard plastic acrylic and are custom fit to … Continue reading
Bone Grafting
Bone is an essential support structure for the teeth, dental implants, and even dentures. Bone loss usually occurs as a result of periodontal disease or in … Continue reading
Crown Lengthening
Crown lengthening is a procedure where bone is removed from around the root of the tooth to expose more root surface for a dental restoration. Cosmetic … Continue reading
TMJ and Migraine Therapy
The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is located right in front of your ears on each side of your head and is where your lower jaw (mandible) contacts … Continue reading
After a tooth extraction
After an extraction, it’s important for a blood clot to form to stop the bleeding and begin the healing process. Following extraction, we will usually apply … Continue reading
Porcelain crowns and dental implants
They just don’t get much more extreme than this case. It is a such a great feeling to be able to help people like this smile … Continue reading