Quick answer: A cone beam CT (CBCT) scan is a low-dose, three-dimensional X-ray of your jaw. It measures the height, width and density of the bone where an implant will go, and it shows the exact position of the nerve canal and the floor of your sinus — none of which a flat X-ray can…
By Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS · South Florida Smile Spa, Pompano Beach, FL · May 26, 2026 CEREC same day dental crown Pompano Beach is the fastest, most comfortable way to restore a damaged tooth — and you will leave with a permanent crown in a single appointment. If you have ever needed a…
By Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS — South Florida Smile Spa, Pompano Beach Quick answer No, it is not too late for Invisalign as an adult. Teeth move in response to controlled pressure at any age, and roughly one in three orthodontic patients today is an adult. What decides candidacy is not your birthday but…
By Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS — South Florida Smile Spa, Pompano Beach If you are over 50 and missing multiple teeth — or living with a set of dentures that slip, click, or limit what you can eat — this guide to All-on-4 implants Pompano Beach patients ask about most gives you an honest,…
By Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS — South Florida Smile Spa, Pompano Beach I get this question every single week. Sometimes from a patient who has been missing a tooth for years and finally wants to do something about it. Sometimes from someone who just saw an ad promising a dental implant for an unbelievably…
By Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS — South Florida Smile Spa, Pompano Beach If you are considering a smile makeover Pompano Beach patients have come to trust at South Florida Smile Spa, you have probably wondered what the process actually entails — whether it takes one appointment or twenty, what it costs, and where to…
By Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS · South Florida Smile Spa, Pompano Beach, FL If you have ever put off a dental appointment because of anxiety, you are far from alone. Dental fear is one of the most widespread reasons adults avoid the care they need — and the most common question I get from…
Introduction By Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS — IV Sedation Dentist, South Florida Smile Spa, Pompano Beach If you have avoided the dentist for years — or even decades — because of fear, you are not alone, and you are not overreacting. Dental anxiety is one of the most common reasons adults in the United…
Invisalign for adults Pompano Beach patients choose is a discreet, comfortable way to straighten teeth without metal braces. More adults than ever are improving their smiles with clear aligners that fit real life. For many adults in Pompano Beach, Invisalign is worth considering because it offers a discreet, comfortable, and removable way to straighten teeth…
If you’re scared of the dentist, you’re not alone. Dental anxiety affects millions of people, and for many, it leads to delaying or avoiding care altogether. Unfortunately, putting off dental treatment often makes problems worse—and more expensive. The good news? Modern dentistry has completely changed. At South Florida Smile Spa, we specialize in helping anxious…
