Stirling Office Park
9720 Stirling Rd., #211
Cooper City, FL 33024
“This is the BEST dental care I've ever experienced. The staff is always professional, caring and accommodating.” - Janice M, Cooper City
Registered dietitians at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognize a link between mouth health and nutrition. Oral infectious diseases, as well as acute, chronic and terminal illnesses with oral symptoms can impact not only our ability to consume food properly, but also our health and nutrition status.
Learn more about the link between nutrition and oral health from your dentist in Cooper City.
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! This day marks an event where everyone can feast and eat all the food that their tummies can handle. It is one of the few days of the year when people break their diets and really indulge at dinner.
During this time, recipes can be found on how to stay on a healthy diet this holiday while still being able to enjoy delicious meals. However, maintaining good oral health is also essential to your overall health. While there are certain foods that will prevent you from packing on a few pounds, there are foods that will prevent you from tooth decay as well.
Here are some foods that you should eat to keep your smile healthy this holiday:
Consider including these foods in your Thanksgiving Day feast and then you can give thanks for many more years of healthy teeth! Drink plenty of water during and in between meals to avoid tooth decay caused by foods that are high in sugar. Remember to brush your teeth and floss after dinner to maintain optimal oral health!
Contact our dental office in Cooper City for more information on what foods you should eat on Thanksgiving Day!
In 3500 BC, the Babylonians and Egyptians used chewing sticks to clean their teeth. Look how far the toothbrush has come! Learn more about the history of the toothbrush from your dentist in Cooper City.
Accidents always happen. Be sure to know what to do when one arises – it can be the difference of saving a tooth or losing one.
A dental emergency is an injury to your teeth or gums that can be potentially serious. Ignoring one can increase the risk of permanent damage. For all dental emergencies, it is important to contact our office as soon as the injury occurs. Provide detailed information about the injury to your mouth. We will be able to give you instructions on how to care for your mouth in the time before coming to our office. In some instances, we may recommend emergency care.
Here are some common dental injuries and how to care for them.
Knocked-out tooth
Rinse the tooth with water if it’s dirty and try not to remove any attached tissue fragments. Keep the tooth moist at all times by carefully putting the tooth back in place without forcing it back into the socket. If this is not possible, place the tooth in a small container of milk or in a cup of water that contains a pinch of salt. Contact our dental office as quickly as possible.
Chipped or cracked tooth
Save any pieces if possible. Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the injured area as well as remove any small tooth fragments. Apply cold compresses to your mouth to keep down the swelling and relieve pain.
Objects caught between teeth
Carefully try to remove the object using floss. If you cannot get the object out, see your dentist. It is important to never use a pin or sharp instrument to remove the object since you may cause injury to your gums or the surfaces of your teeth.
Soft-tissue injuries
Injuries to your tongue, cheeks, gums and lips can result in bleeding. To control the bleeding, rinse your mouth with mild salt water. Apply a moistened piece of gauze or tea bag to the bleeding site for about 15 minutes. You may also use a cold compress to relieve pain. If the bleeding doesn’t stop, contact our dental office.
You can also take simple precautions to avoid dental emergencies:
• When participating in sports, always wear a mouth guard
• Avoid chewing ice, popcorn kernels and hard candy
• Never use your teeth to cut things – use scissors
If you encounter a dental emergency, always contact our Cooper City dental office as soon as possible. We can provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to care for your mouth or may ask you to come into the office. If you have any additional dental emergency questions, be sure to contact us.
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Communication is an important component to any relationship. Open communication is a major factor in how you measure the quality of care you received. We strive to effectively communicate with you before, during, and after your dental treatments. By maintaining open communication and gently presenting information about a procedure or condition, we will address your concerns and answer any questions you may have.
Our open communication policy allows our compassionate dental team to provide quality dentistry while providing relaxing and stress-free care to every patient.
We do not want you to ever experience a negative dental visit. We are highly experienced in providing comfortable and positive dental experiences to patients. Please view our patient testimonials to hear about our patients’ real experiences.
To us, the highest compliment we receive at our office is new patient referrals and positive reviews on Google. We encourage you to share your experiences at our office through the latest social media sites and the old fashioned word-of-mouth. We sincerely thank you for placing your confidence in us to provide compassionate dental care.
A busy lifestyle can certainly make time pass quickly. Before you realize it, your smile will be due for another dental exam and cleaning. We recommend scheduling your next appointment prior to leaving our dental office in Cooper City to prevent missing a cleaning. Skipping a professional cleaning and exam may become costly in various ways.
Preventive Measures
Regular dental check-ups may prevent oral diseases (such as decay and periodontal disease) from developing. Routine exams allow our dental team to find premature signs of mineralized plaque (tartar), which can cause damage to your teeth and gums. Other dental problems such as loose filling, dry mouth, and impacted wisdom teeth may also be detected and treated to prevent worsening dental problems.
Time Matters
The earlier dental problems are detected, the less costly and invasive the treatment will be. During your check-up, our doctor will screen your smile for early signs of gum disease, decay, and oral cancer.
In early stages of gum disease, a non-surgical deep cleaning is able to treat mild to moderate conditions. However, intense cases of gum disease can require gum surgery. Cavities also benefit from early detection. Cavities can infect and damage the pulp of the tooth. Deep pulp infections require root canal therapy. Once a cavity is left untreated for a longer amount of time, the affected tooth can become severely damaged may require an extraction. Regular check ups at our Cooper City, FL dental office prevent costly treatment such as extractions and root canals from being needed.
Please visit our office more than twice a year to maintain a strong and bright smile. Contact the dentist in Cooper City to schedule your next routine dental exam. We look forward to your visit!
Our Cooper City dentist and compassionate team not only care about your dental health, we also care about each patient’s overall wellness. Total wellness includes the healthiness of your heart. There is a close connection between your heart and mouth. The mouth is a direct passageway to your body’s bloodstream
Recent research from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claims that heart disease is the number one life threatening illness. Gum and heart disease are inflammatory diseases. This explains why heart disease and gum disease can be present in the body at the same time.
Periodontal disease (gum) develops from a build up of plaque, which inflames sensitive gum tissue. The build up of plaque forms pockets of toxic bacteria which can settle into the gums and then into the bloodstream. Bacterium that is linked to gum disease has been found in heart arteries. Gum disease is strong enough to attack and thicken the carotid arteries of your heart. When you receive treatment for gum disease from your dentist in Cooper City FL, it not only reduces inflammation in your gums but also decreases inflammation throughout your entire body to lower the risks of heart complications.
With your Cooper City dentist, the best care is preventive care.
Taking steps to prevent an advanced oral disease may decrease your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Avoiding periodontal disease will benefit your overall health. It is vital to practice daily dental hygiene habits such as:
• Brushing your teeth twice daily
• Flossing daily
• Rinsing with an anti-bacterial mouthwash
• Scheduling routine check ups
Request a dental appointment twice a year for an exam and a professional cleaning.
To schedule an appointment with your Cooper City FL Dentist, please give us a call at our convenient Cooper City dentist office.
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Dr. Ziadie at work
On July 3rd, 1806, two years into their journey to chart the uncharted West of America, pioneer explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark reached a challenge of epic proportion – the Rocky Mountains. What next, they wondered? Without a map, they were forced to do what explorers do – explore, and hope for the best. So, that got us thinking. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a handy map you could use to chart your own dental health? With that in mind, and in honor of our “Dog Days of Summer” explorers, here are a few mile markers you can use to stay on top of your health today, next year, and for years to come!
18-25 years old
This is a time where work, college, and sometimes marriage start to get in the way of our parental-guided dental care regimens. It’s also a time when even as college students, we tend to find money for the things we “want” instead of the things we “need.” Given that we’re generally healthy at this time in our lives, there isn’t too much we have to worry about when we visit the dentist. Yet here are a few conversations you might want to have with the doctor when you come in for your periodic cleaning:
26-39 years old
These are the years where decades of wear-and-tear start to catch up with you. They’re also bridge years for having kids, and you’ll feel as though life is pulling you in a million directions. Ignoring the dentist during this timeframe is risky. Here’s how you can stay ahead of the game:
40-65 years old
With maintenance and repair top of mind, you’ll want to start to educate yourself on the sort of procedures that will help you keep your healthy teeth, and strengthen or replace those that are weak. Consider:
65+ years old
At this age, you’ll need to consider a multi-disciplined approach to your dental care. Aside from aging teeth, you may also have other health concerns that disrupt your typically healthy mouth. Some things to consider are:
Staying on top of your oral health isn’t as hard as you think, and if you keep this schedule of events to watch out for handy, you’ll be ahead of most of your neighbors when it comes to a healthy mouth and body. Come to think of it … why not share it with them as well? They’ll thank you for the help!