Flossing to Prevent Cavities

At Miami Dental, we advise our patients to floss daily for good oral hygiene. Flossing removes all of the food and bacteria stuck in-between your teeth that your toothbrush can’t reach.  

Many people don’t floss because they think it is too time-consuming but the truth is flossing gets rid of 40% of the debris in your teeth.  When food gets stuck in between your teeth, it allows plaque to build up if you don't floss.

Flossing is easy, simply wrap the floss around each tooth while rubbing it up and down to scrape away any plaque. Don’t be concerned if your gums bleed when you start flossing, if they are not used to flossing they will likely be sensitive in the beginning.

We want all of our patients to floss daily to prevent cavities and have healthier teeth.

Dr. Allen Ressler, Dr. Andrew Hirschl, and Dr. Ira Lelchuk operate two locations. To schedule an appointment at the location at Mount Sinai Medical Center, 4300 Alton Road, Suite 1190, Miami Beach, Florida, 33140, call 305-532-1444. To schedule an appointment at Intracostal Mall, 3909 NE 163^rd St, Suite 310, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33160, call 305-949-2630. They can also be reached on their website, Miami Dental through a contact form.

Porcelain Dental Veneers

Drs. Allen Ressler, Andrew Hirschl, and Ira Lelchuk of Miami Dental offer Porcelain Dental Veneers to our patients. Dental veneers are thin durable porcelain shells that are placed over your natural teeth. This gives you the chance to have the smile that you’ve always dreamed of. Dental veneers can correct issues such as stained, cracked, broken, and gapped teeth. They look completely natural, impossible to differentiate from natural teeth.

 

It takes 2-3 appointments for the veneer process to be complete. At your first appointment, you will meet with one of our dentists for a consultation. There are many different options that come with dental veneers. They are as versatile as you are, so it is recommended that you do some individual research beforehand. This will help you get a better idea of how you want your new smile to look. The major two aesthetic choices are the shape and color of the veneers. For shape, the two options come down to rounded and square. It is a common misbelief that rounded veneers are more feminine, while square veneers are more masculine. This is not true. We offer the best shape for your particular mouth regardless of gender. In terms of color, the shading of the veneers goes from natural all the way to Hollywood levels of brightness. Once all the decisions have been made, the next part of the process can begin.

 

Your teeth will be prepared for the laminates. During this process, the dentist will take an impression of your teeth. This impression is what will be used to create your custom veneers. It is sent to a dental laboratory to be made. It will take about 10-14 days. We will provide you with temporary veneers during this time. At your final appointment, your permanent veneers will be bonded to your teeth.

 

Miami Dental has offices in two locations. For our office located in North Miami Beach, call 305-949-2630. To reach our Miami Beach office, call 305-532-1444. Drs. Allen Ressler, Andrew Hirschl, and Ira Lelchuk are available for appointment over the phone or by visiting our website.