Best Fall Foods for Your Teeth

September 22 marks the first day of fall. Along with the change of seasons, comes a multitude of delicious seasonal foods. Most fruits and vegetables that are in season during autumn go nicely with Thanksgiving dinner right around the corner. There are certain foods that have significant positive benefits for your teeth. They provide vital nutrients and minerals that strengthen teeth and keep your smile bright and in optimum health.

Some of the best fall foods for your teeth include fall vegetables like kale, carrots & broccoli and fall fruits such as strawberries, kiwi & apples. Along with providing necessary nutrients and minerals that strengthen teeth, these fibrous foods cleanse your teeth as you chew, defending your gums against bacteria and tooth decay. This also means that these delicious foods contribute to your bright smile and help it to stay in tip-top shape.

Always try to avoid processed foods, which are generally have a high sugar content. Fresh fruits like granny smith apples are a healthy option for satisfying your sugar cravings. If you do add sugar to quench a sweet tooth, try using stevia which is a natural sweetener derived from the stevia plant. Be sure to brush and floss as soon as possible following any sweet snacks or drinks. Drinking water afterward will help cleanse your teeth and wash away the harmful bacteria from your teeth.

Eating healthy foods and maintaining your home hygiene regimen will keep your teeth in good shape between dental visits. To ensure your teeth are in tip-top shape and there are no undetected dental problems developing, visit Trinity Premier Dental for your routine checkups and cleanings. In between visits, however, enjoy nutritious and tasty treats that will make your mouth smile!

Contact Trinity Premier Dental at (727) 835-7076.

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Choosing the Right Dentist in Trinity

Trinity area residents are careful when selecting the right health professionals to care for their families. Choosing the right dentist to take care of your family’s teeth is no small feat. There are several factors to consider when shopping around for a dentist. We have put together some helpful tips to help ease the process. Even if you choose to use another dental office for your family’s dental care, Trinity Premier Dental wants to help. We love keeping our community readers informed and sharing helpful information about all aspects of dental healthcare.

What’s Important to You?

Everyone is different about specific criteria when considering a dentist. For some, proximity is a very big factor and the search can be narrowed down by location. Our office is conveniently located at 12229 W Linebaugh Ave by McDonald’s and The Publix Supermarket at Trinity. View Map.

Office hours is another deciding factor that can be very important to many people. Finding a dentist that has appointment times before and after work hours can make all the difference for busy work schedules. Trinity Premier Dental gladly accommodates our patients with difficulties taking time off of work. We have appointment times available at 7 am and open until 7 pm Monday through Friday.

There are times when the fees have a huge weight on the decision making process. Dental insurance can be an issue as well. You may need to check your provider’s network to see which dentists are in your provider’s network. Most dental offices are happy to help you in determining your coverage and what fees you will be responsible for out-of-pocket.

Then, there are some that are simply looking for the highest level of comfort and care possible. Reading patient reviews online is a great tool to learn about a particular dental practice. Also, asking around locally is another way to get some insight.

We hope these tips help the decision making process during the journey of finding the right dentist for you and your family. Once you have a good idea of what you are looking for in a dentist, the process of narrowing it down becomes much easier. Once you find the right dentist for you, you will know it!

Contact Us

Contact Trinity Premier Dental at (727) 835-7076 for further questions or to make your next appointment. We look forward to hearing from you!

Do I Need Dental X-Rays?

Dental x-rays are pictures of your teeth called radiographs. These images are used to see various hard tissue surfaces of the mouth that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Dental x-rays are used for detecting cavities, infection, bone loss and other dental problems that may be developing. X-rays are a requirement in order for your dentist to do a thorough and accurate dental exam. They help assure there are no dental problems left undetected and treated, which can lead to more costly and invasive dental treatment later.


How Often Do I Need X-Rays?

There are many factors to determine how often an individual may require dental X-rays such as age, dental history, and rate of decay. There are times your dentist may need a single x-ray to monitor tooth wellness or progress during treatment. If you are more prone to developing cavities, gum disease, or other dental problems, you may need x-rays a little more often. On the other hand, if you keep your regular dental checkups and rarely have any problems with your gums and teeth, you may only need them every one to two years.


Are Dental X-Rays Safe?

The exposure to radiation in dental x-rays is much lower than in most hospitals and other diagnostic facilities. We only take the x-rays that are needed and dental x-ray units have a small cone that focuses the x-ray beam on the area of interest. Your exposure is minimal and only for a very short period of time. We also use digital x-rays that use 50% less film speed than the recommended standard amount. These digital x-rays are just as accurate as conventional x-rays and even reveal things that traditional films cannot. Therefore, the exposure to the patient during a routine dental exam is very minute and localized.

Early detection will help minimize the need for extensive and costly dental treatments. If you are overdue for your six month dental exam, x-rays and cleaning, contact Trinity Premier Dental at (727) 835-7076 to get back on track.

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Your Smile Can Make You Look Younger

Is your smile aging you? If you have been taking care of your teeth and your smile isn’t reflecting your efforts to maintain your smile, you are not alone. With age, staining, wear-and-tear, attrition and erosion are a few of the dental issues that can lead to a less appealing smile. Trinity Premier Dental offers cosmetic dental treatments that can bring back the brightness of your childhood smile.

Your smile can make you look younger with cosmetic dental treatment. Here’s how:

• Removing Stains – Staining is perhaps one of the most aging features that can add years to your smile. Simple whitening procedures can rejuvenate your smile by addressing overall staining. Bonding is a great way to target individual stains while porcelain veneers are used for overall coverage, deep staining and problem areas.
• Replacing Old Dental Work – Replacing old metal fillings and crowns with new, tooth-colored dental restorations will transform your smile into a more vibrant and youthful smile. All-Porcelain crowns and tooth colored fillings created a seamless look. The separation between your dental work and your natural teeth will be no longer noticeable.
• Improving Minor Damage – Your teeth can become weathered over time. Those little nicks and dings can be easily smoothed out with contouring and bonding. However, if you are looking for a more dramatic change, porcelain veneers can give you a complete smile makeover.

If you are ready to get your youthful smile back, give us a call at (727) 835-7076 to schedule an appointment. If you have any questions about cosmetic dental treatment, our staff is ready to help. Read more about our whitening treatments, veneers, and bonding and check out a few of our before and after photos to see just how your smile can make you look younger!