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Invisalign Straighten Your Teeth Without Wires

If you have been thinking about straightening your teeth but would rather not deal with conventional braces you are in luck. Your cosmetic dentist in Delray Beach is licensed to provide you with the best invisible system for straightening teeth and that system is Invisalign.

While there are a few clear plastic aligner companies around, none is like Invisalign. The clear system for tooth straightening and has been around since 1997 making it one of the oldest and best tooth straightening systems on the planet.

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Dr. George Sanchez is a licensed provider of Invisalign. Dr. George has helped hundreds of patients straighten their teeth with a series of clear plastic aligner’s custom made for each person.

Scheduling a Consultation is the First Step

If you are considering clear braces, the first thing you need to do is schedule a consultation with your Invisalign provider in Delray Beach.

During your scheduled appointment, Dr. George will determine if Invisalign is a good fit for you and your issues.

Clear aligners straighten poor tooth positioning, bite issues, and can close small gaps between teeth. If your problems are too severe, conventional wires and brackets may be a better option.

The Process

If you are a good fit, the team will take x-rays for your aligners. With Invisalign, there is no need for goopy impressions.

You will also have digital pictures taken that are sent to the lab for an animated presentation. This gives you and Dr. George the opportunity to see what your smile looks like before your Invisalign treatment begins.

When your aligners are ready, the team will fit your first set of aligners and send you home with the rest. You’ll be prescribed between 11 and 31 sets of aligners which you swap out every 7 to 14 days.

You will wear your aligners for 22 hours every day. You only take your braces out when you eat, drink, brush, and floss.

Because the system is so simple, you will only need to see Dr. George every six weeks to make sure everything is going to plan.

How it Works

Your cosmetic dentist in Delray Beach explains that clear braces gently moves teeth into the desired position. Unlike conventional wires and brackets, there is no pushing and pulling during adjustments as there are no adjustments.

You will begin to see results in about 6 months with most people seeing the final reveal in 12 to 18 months.

The Invisalign Difference

If you would like to learn more about clear braces, call and schedule a no obligation consultation with your Invisalign provider and his team in Delray Beach today.

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Gum Disease and the Overall Health Connection

Your mouth is the gateway to overall health and if you aren’t practicing good oral hygiene, there is a good chance that your oral and overall health isn’t as good as it could be. There is also a very good chance that you are suffering from gum disease.

According to your dentist in Delray Beach, the connection between oral and overall health cannot be ignored.

Connection between Gum Disease and Overall Health

Dr. George Sanchez explains that the connection comes down to inflammation as your body tries to protect itself when bacteria come into play.

Swelling is a sign that something isn’t right. When you swell, it means your body is trying to combat the infection. Unfortunately, bad bacteria in the form of gum disease usually overtake the good stuff. When that happens you will have plaque and tartar invading your gum line.

Gum Disease is the Culprit

There are two types of gum disease, gingivitis and periodontal disease. Gingivitis, the more mild form of gum disease, is curable and with proper oral hygiene habits, can remain a thing of the past. However, periodontitis is not curable. While it can be controlled, it cannot be cured.

Signs of Gum Disease

  • Puffy and/or swollen gums
  • Bright red, purple, or dusky red gums
  • Gums are tender to the touch
  • Toothbrush is slightly pink after you brush
  • Bleeding when you brush or floss your teeth
  • Bad breath
  • Pus between gums and teeth
  • Pockets between teeth and the gumline

The Oral and Overall Health Connection

Your dentist in Delray Beach explains that bad bacteria enter the bloodstream via those pockets mentioned above. Bacteria clots blood and sticks to the walls of your vessels and arteries. In plain English, bad oral hygiene could lead to heart disease or stroke.

Studies show that people with periodontal disease have a higher risk of congestive heart failure and heart attack. People with poor oral hygiene habits are also in the high-risk category when it comes to systemic disease and Alzheimer’s disease. One recent study even discovered a connection between periodontal disease and kidney and liver problems.

Keeping Your Body Healthy

The best way to protect overall health is to practice good oral hygiene habits. Your Delray Beach family dentist urges you to brush twice and floss once each day. Don’t forget to brush your tongue and swap out your toothbrush when it starts to fray. This is usually every two or three months. It’s also important that you use a soft bristled brush and resist the temptation to brush too hard. Brushing too hard causes gum damage.

Dr. George also stresses the importance of a good diet and recommends eating lots of vitamins and minerals. It’s also vital that you load up on calcium. Remember, calcium builds strong bones AND strong teeth.

Schedule regular dental checkups, cleanings, and comprehensive dental examinations for optimum overall and oral health.

Have You Seen Your Dentist Lately?

If you haven’t seen Dr. George lately, call and schedule an appointment. Having healthy teeth and gums is the best way to keep overall health in check. Call or text for an appointment today.






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Cosmetic Dentistry and the All Important Consultation

Cosmetic dentistry is a big step, especially if you have no idea where to start. Having porcelain veneers or dental implants placed is a life changing decision that requires research. Cosmetic dentistry also requires advice from a licensed and practicing cosmetic dentist.

Dr. George Sanchez has the experience and expertise to place veneers, professionally whiten teeth, and place dental implants. If you are searching for a cosmetic dentist in Delray Beach, you won’t do better than Dr. George.

cosmetic_dentistry_Delray_BeachThe Advice of a Professional Really Does Matter

Having the advice of a doctor is important because what you think would look good on you may not be what’s best for your teeth and gums and/or your bone structure.

Those strikingly white large veneers might look great on your favorite television star, but probably won’t give your small face the same results.

Having the advice of a professional cosmetic dentist in Delray Beach is crucial if you want a beautiful and healthy smile.

While the American Dental Association does not recognize cosmetic dentistry as one of its specialties, it takes skill and education to get it right the first time.

Sadly, Dr. George has had to recommend, “Do over’s,” because the previous dentist didn’t lay veneers properly or could have done a better job on a cosmetic crown.

Your Cosmetic Dentistry Consultation

When you schedule an appointment with Dr. George, the two of you will discuss what you would like for your new smile. For some it may be something as simple as professional teeth whitening while for others it could be something more complex and less conservative such as dental implants.

If you have scheduled time for any restoration or cosmetic dental work after your consultation, providing you are a good candidate of course, the preliminary work will be done first.

For example, if you are having porcelain veneers, the team from Dr. George’s dental practice will prep the tooth before placing temporary veneers.

If you are having one day dentistry you could walk in for a consultation and walk out with a one-day dental crown or a brighter smile with chairside tooth whitening.

Services from your Cosmetic Dentist in Delray Beach

Some of the cosmetic dentistry services Dr. George might recommend include:

  • Professional Tooth Whitening
  • Cosmetic Dental Bonding
  • Enamel Shaping
  • Cosmetic Dental Crowns
  • Dental Bridges
  • Inlays
  • Onlays
  • Tooth Colored Fillings
  • Invisible Braces
  • Dental Implants

Of course, Dr. George also provides patients with general dentistry services such as mercury safe dentistry and root canal therapy.

If your promise to yourself is a new smile in the New Year, call or text and schedule a no obligation smile consultation with Dr. George. You will be amazed at what a healthy smile can do for your confidence and overall health.

Call for a cosmetic dentistry consultation in Delray Beach today.

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Kör Professional Teeth Whitening in Delray Beach

The holidays are here and if you want to dress to impress it starts with your smile. However, if yours isn’t so impressing, cosmetic dentistry in Delray Beach could be the solution. Especially if you just need a touch up with Kör professional teeth whitening.

Having a beautiful set of pearly whites makes you happy and more confident, but a beautiful smile is also healthier.

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You know how great it feels to turn up the corners of your mouth. A smile just makes you feel better and if you follow Dr. George’s blog you will know how smiling can change your perception and even your life.

Sometimes all your smile needs is a little lift. Professional tooth whitening in Delray Beach is the perfect solution, especially if you haven’t been able to remove your stains with over the counter pastes, gels, trays, strips and rinses.

Teeth whitening in Delray Beach will give you amazing results and in some cases your teeth can lighten up to 16 shades.

Professional Teeth Whitening Delray Beach

Kör Tooth Whitening in Delray Beach is the best way to brighten your lifeless smile. As a licensed and preferred Kör Tooth Whitening specialist Dr. George Sanchez is proud to offer patients, and potential ones, the world’s most effective professional teeth whitening system. Unlike other professional tooth whitening systems, Kör even removes interior stains caused by fluoride overuse or tetracycline.

Kör is a custom made take home whitening system that gradually lightens teeth. Using a prescribed and patented hydrogen peroxide gel, the amazing Kör whitening system lightens teeth by breaking down the oxygen in the layers of the teeth.

Kör Professional Teeth Whitening is Safe

Over the counter whitening, trays are made to fit everyone. This causes product seepage, which in turn causes sensitivity. Kör trays are manufactured from dental grade plastic sealing out saliva. Because the teeth absorb the gel, you will have better results.

Kör for Long Lasting Results

Your cosmetic dentist in Delray Beach explains that Kör lasts as long as you practice good oral hygiene. Keep food and drinks that stain to a minimum, brush, and floss each day. It’s also important to touch your teeth up from time to time with the at home maintenance kit from Kör.

Kör for a Comfortable Teeth Whitening Solution

Because Kör founder has researched solutions for years, Kör professional tooth whitening is safe to use and gives users very little, if any sensitivity issues. Dr. George believes that Kör is the best system on the planet brightening natural teeth and interior stains.

A Brighter Smile

The amazing Kör system lightens teeth up to 16 shades. This is much brighter than other types of professional teeth whitening systems and while every patient is different, you will see dramatic results as the product penetrates deep into each tooth.

Kör won’t work on veneers or dental bonding. It won’t work on dental bridges and other dental restorations either. If you have stained restorations talk to Dr. George about repair or replacement.

If you would like a brighter smile, call or book an appointment online. Dr. George and his team would love to give you a reason to smile in the New Year.

Call or book online for a Kör professional teeth whitening consultation today.

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Oral Hygiene for a Healthy Smile

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When it comes to oral health, the basics are most important.

Those basics include brushing twice a day. Oral hygiene health basics also include daily flossing and brushing your tongue.

Your dentist in Delray Beach also recommends using an antibacterial mouth rinse or mouth wash every time you brush to keep control of bacteria.

Oral Hygiene Basics Most People Forget

While most people think they know how to brush, it’s important to see Dr. George Sanchez for a brush up so to speak, especially if you have young children.

If your brushing and flossing skills aren’t up to par, you’ll be teaching your offspring the same bad oral hygiene habits that you have been practicing for years.

Toothbrush Basics

  • Use a soft bristled brush
  • Use a tiny amount of toothpaste about the size of a pea
  • Brush in a circular and gentle motion
  • Brush at a 45 degree angle working towards your gum line
  • Repeat the same action on the insides of your teeth
  • Brush lightly back and forth on your molars and chewing surfaces
  • Brush your tongue
  • Swap your brush when the bristles are worn or within 3 months

Flossing Basics for Healthy Teeth and Gums

Dr. George cannot stress the importance of daily flossing when it comes to teeth and gums. Flossing properly removes food particles that convert to plaque and acid. Flossing also reaches those places that your toothbrush can’t.

Best Flossing Basics

  • Use 20” of floss winding it around your middle fingers. This will give you a couple of inches to work with
  • Hold floss taut between your index fingers and thumbs
  • Slide floss up and down in a gentle motion in between teeth
  • Curve floss around each tooth at the base going under the gum line
  • Never force or snap floss as it could damage gums
  • Use a clean piece of floss for each tooth

Other Healthy Tips for Oral Health

Your Delray Beach dentist recommends using an antibacterial mouthwash as well. Antibacterial mouth rinses have proven to reduce the risk of gum disease and tooth decay.

Other basic oral hygiene habits to practice include regular dental checkups with Dr. George. Your dentist in Delray beach also recommends bi annual or annual comprehensive dental examinations including cancer screenings.

One of the most important, but often neglected part of oral hygiene is diet. If you aren’t getting enough nutrients or calcium in your diet your teeth and gums will pay the price. Dr. George recommends lots of fresh veggies and dairy products as well as heart health proteins and healthy fats.

Schedule Your Dental Appointment in Delray Beach

Getting a fresh start to the New Year starts with a healthy mouth. Call and schedule a dental appointment with Dr. George in Delray Beach today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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You Don’t Need to Suffer from Dental Anxiety

dental_anxiety_dentist_Delray_BeachMost people have a fear of something. In fact, you will find that some sort of anxiety affects even the most confident person, but did you know that millions of people all over the United States suffer from dental anxiety?

According to your dentist in Delray Beach, dental anxiety just makes dental problems worse. If your gums are bleeding and your teeth are aching, a trip to the dentist is the only solution.

If you have gum disease and tooth decay they will not magically disappear on their own.

Why Dental Checkups are Essential

Dental fear is one of the biggest reasons people skip dental checkups. Whether their dental anxiety stems from a past experience or horror stories from family and friends it is real. Sadly, skipped dental appointments mean intensive treatments, especially if you are already in pain.

A toothache, chipped or cracked tooth, or bleeding gums would send most people to the dentist, but not someone who is suffering from dental anxiety. Dental fear is so bad for some that they will wait until the last possible moment to sit in the dentist’s chair.

Don’t Let Dental Anxiety Cause Health Problems

Even if people with dental anxiety are not suffering from bleeding gums or toothaches, dental checkups are essential. Firstly, comprehensive dental checkups reveal overall health issues that may not be apparent. Secondly, comprehensive dental checkups often uncover lesions, bumps, and lumps requiring a biopsy.

According to your Dr. George Sanchez, there is a much higher rate of oral cancer survival if detected in its earliest stages. That makes comprehensive dental examinations very important.

Dental Sedation for Dental Fear

Your Delray Beach dentist offers sedation dentistry for patients suffering from dental anxiety. From oral medication that you take the night before and the morning of your dental appointment to Nitrous Oxide, also called laughing gas, you are looked after when you put your oral care in the hands of Dr. George Sanchez. You will also find all of the comforts of home when you book a dental checkup in Delray Beach.

Dr. George understands how anxious dental treatments make some people and strives to make your visit as comfortable as possible. You will be treated like family the minute you walk through the door and beyond.

Once in the treatment room you will feel calm and rested with pillows and blankets for comfort. When you become a patient of Dr. George, you will not have to worry about dental anxiety.

If you have not seen your dentist in Delray Beach because of dental anxiety, call and schedule an appointment with Dr. George. It really will make a difference to your overall health.

Call and make that dental appointment today.

 

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Why Dental Checkups are So Important

If you haven’t seen your dentist for a while, it’s time to schedule dental checkups for you and your entire family.

Your dentist in Delray Beach, Dr. George Sanchez is dedicated to healthy beautiful smiles and understands how important oral health is to overall health.

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According to research, there is a direct connection between oral and overall health. In fact, people with heart disease and Alzheimer’s disease have more gum disease than people who don’t. That’s why oral hygiene is vital to teeth, gums, and the rest of your body.

Dental Checkups and Good Oral Hygiene Habits

Brushing Your Teeth

Dr. George Sanchez explains that good oral hygiene starts with education. You may have been brushing for years, but are you sure you are doing it the right way.

As a reminder, brush for two minutes twice a day. If you have problems keeping track, set a timer or play your favorite song. Do not forget to replace your toothbrush every three months or when the brush starts to fray. Also, don’t forget to brush your tongue as well.

Asking for help when it comes to oral hygiene during dental checkups is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, Dr. George and his team are always happy to give you a brush up, yes pun intended, when it comes to brushing, and the same goes for flossing during dental checkups.

Flossing is an Art Form

Most people are not flossing the right way. Your Delray Beach dentist says to use about 18 to 22 inches of floss. Wind the floss around your middle fingers, floss around each tooth with your index finger, and thumb.

Be careful not to scratch your gums when curving the floss around each tooth in a C shape. Flossing too aggressively could bruise or harm your gums. If your gums bleed when you floss, call Dr. George immediately as it could be a sign of gingivitis or the more serious periodontal disease.

Floss teeth at least once each day or more so if you have something stuck in between your teeth.

Eat a Healthy Diet

Most people forget that a healthy diet is just as important for your mouth as it is for the rest of your body. Eat a balanced diet that includes lots of fruits and veggies. Keep sugar to a minimum and drink lots of water.

Regular Dental Checkups in Delray Beach

One of the most important parts of good oral hygiene is regular dental checkups with your Delray Beach dentist.

Dr. George and his team often see signs of something more sinister during dental checkups. In fact, dentists are usually the first to spot something unusual when it comes to the early stages of oral cancer.

If you haven’t seen your Delray Beach dentist for some time, call and schedule an appointment with Dr. George Sanchez today.

 

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Dental Checkups for Overall Health and Wellbeing

Your dentist in Delray Beach understands how time flies between dental checkups. People tend to forget when they last saw the dentist.

Unfortunately, this makes small problems worse and big problems even more difficult to deal with. According to Dr. George Sanchez, regular dental checkups keep you happier and healthier.

Below are a few more reasons to schedule regular dental checkups in Delray Beach.

1. Routine Dental Checkup Screening for Oral Health

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A serious disease, oral cancer is four times likely to be cured when discovered early on. Cancer becomes life threatening when it remains undetected. Your Delray Beach dentist has the tools and the experience to check for oral cancer often detecting it when it is still treatable.

During your regular dental checkups, Dr. Sanchez will check your tongue, cheeks, the roof of your mouth and your entire oral cavity looking for anything suspicious.

2. Plaque and Tartar

Everyone gets plaque, which is the sticky film that stays on your teeth until you brush it off. If you brush twice and floss once each day, you will still miss some areas on your teeth, especially if you have broken and chipped restorations or missing and crooked teeth. If plaque isn’t removed, it will develop into tartar, which can only be removed by a professional.

3. Cavities are the Next Step with Dental Checkups

Without daily oral hygiene and regular professional cleanings bacteria, plaque, and tartar will turn into cavities. Called dental caries they are easily filled when treated early on. If left untreated, cavities will get worse requiring more invasive treatments such as root canal therapy.

4. Gum Disease from Slack Oral Hygiene Habits

Gum disease is responsible for tooth loss in adults. In fact, it’s the number one reason.

Research also indicates a link between oral and overall health. Plaque and tartar buildup erode your gum tissue leaving pockets between your teeth and gums.

This is dangerous as those particles get into your blood stream eventually leading to your heart. Studies show a higher percentage of gum disease in people suffering from heart disease.

5. Say No to Bad Habits for Healthy Teeth

While most people know the teeth and gums dangers of tobacco, most didn’t know that occasional jaw grinding and clenching could also cause serious problems. Called bruxism, it could lead to problems with the TMJ joint as well. If you clench and grind your teeth talk, to your dentist about oral appliance therapy in Delray Beach.

6. A Dental Checkup Before the Problem Gets Worse

If you don’t schedule regular dental appointments, any problems with restorations or your natural teeth will go unnoticed. It’s impossible for you to check under fillings for cavities much less find new decay.

Because your Delray Beach dentist also updates files with x-rays and charts during dental checkups, he and the team will always be up to date on your oral and overall health.

Seeing the dentist is important. Call and schedule a dental checkup with Dr. George today.

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Healthy Teeth and Gums Oral Hygiene Tips

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Not all oral bacteria are harmful. However, unhealthy oral hygiene habits can easily create harmful bacteria that will eventually overtake the good bacteria causing problems for teeth and gums.

According to your dentist in Delray Beach, focusing on oral habits helps fight bacteria and keeps your teeth and gums healthy.

Below are some ways you can maintain a healthy mouth while keeping your teeth and gums free from disease and tooth decay.

Brush Brush Brush for Healthy Teeth and Gums

Brushing your teeth twice a day really does keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you don’t brush your teeth, plaque, that sticky film on your teeth, tongue, and gums will create gum disease and tooth decay.

Twice daily brushing removes stains, food particles, and bacteria.

Flossing is Imperative

If you don’t floss your teeth, you are putting your health at risk. Research indicates a connection between gum disease and other health issues including heart disease and stroke.

When you floss your teeth, you are getting rid of food particles that your toothbrush can’t get to. Flossing once a day keeps you healthy.

Watch Your Diet

Eating a healthy diet is very important for teeth and gums. Your diet helps fight bacteria and plays a significant role in overall health.

Dr. George Sanchez from Delray Beach recommends that you avoid sugar, as it will help prevent bacteria from building up. Sugar becomes acid, and will damage the enamel on your teeth. If you must indulge, rinse with water after enjoying.

Scrape Your Tongue for Healthy Teeth and Gums

Most people brush their teeth without giving a second thought to their tongue. When you scrape your tongue every time you brush your teeth, you are not only avoiding halitosis, bad breath, but you are also removing tooth-damaging bacteria.

You can find toothbrushes with built in scrapers or you can purchase a tongue scraper at your local pharmacy.

Antibacterial Mouth Rinse for a Healthy Mouth

While mouthwash sweetens your breath, it will also control bacteria as long as you purchase the antibacterial kind. Locate a good antibacterial mouthwash that also contains fluoride for a double dose of protection.

According to your Delray Beach dentist, you can also use natural mouthwashes that contain spearmint, peppermint, tea tree oil, cloves and cinnamon.

Regular Dental Checkups for Overall Health

Of course, the best defense for teeth and gums is regular checkups with your dentist in Delray Beach. Regular dental checkups, including regular cancer screenings, will tell Dr. Sanchez everything he needs to know about your overall health.

If you haven’t seen your dentist in some time, call and schedule a comprehensive dental checkup in Delray Beach. Dr. Sanchez is ready to give you and your teeth and gums a clean bill of health.

Call for a comprehensive dental checkup today.

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A Cosmetic Dentist for a Customized Smile

If you have been thinking about improving your smile, call and schedule an appointment with a cosmetic dentist in Delray Beach.

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From professional teeth whitening and dental implants, a new smile is waiting when you schedule a no obligation cosmetic dentistry consultation.

Dr. George Sanchez has been in the business of dentistry for well over a decade. Furthermore, your cosmetic dentist in Delray Beach has the experience and expertise to recommend the best cosmetic dentistry procedures for your needs.

Cosmetic Dentistry is Not One Size Fits All

Cosmetic dentistry is never one size fits all. Even tooth whitening is customized. When you have any type of procedure, it is always customized to fit your teeth. In particular, veneers are made to fit your teeth as are cosmetic dental crowns. There is no one size fits all solution for anyone.

Your Cosmetic Dentistry Appointment

When you schedule a no obligation consultation with your cosmetic dentist in Delray Beach, you and Dr. George will discuss what you do and don’t like about your smile. Keep in mind that your perfect smile may not be suitable for your face shape and mouth structure. If you are petite, a big wide smile may not be the best option.

Cosmetic dentist Dr. George and his team check your teeth and gums to make sure they are healthy before recommending any type of cosmetic dentistry.  In some cases all you may need is a thorough cleaning and a professional tooth whitening session.

Available Options for Cosmetic Dentistry

Your Delray Beach cosmetic dentist has the best technology on the planet offering services such as porcelain veneers, cosmetic dental bonding, and dental crowns. You can even have missing teeth replaced with a cosmetic bridge or dental implants. If you have old amalgam, talk to Dr. George about tooth colored fillings.

A new smile is waiting. Call and schedule an appointment with cosmetic dentist Dr. George today.