Dental health articles and patient education from South Florida Smile Spa in Pompano Beach, FL.
By Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS — South Florida Smile Spa, Pompano Beach Patients come to me holding the side of their face. They have usually already been to a physician, sometimes to an ENT, occasionally to a neurologist. They have been told it is stress, or sinuses, or that they should “try to relax.” Many…
By Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS — South Florida Smile Spa, Pompano Beach QUICK ANSWER Missing teeth do more than change your smile — they change your diet. Losing chewing capacity pushes people away from raw vegetables, whole fruit, nuts and lean protein and toward soft, processed food, and the health effects follow the food….
By Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS — South Florida Smile Spa, Pompano Beach Quick answer Fear of the dentist is the norm, not the exception. A 2025 census-matched survey published in The Journal of the American Dental Association found that 72.6% of U.S. adults report being afraid of going to the dentist, and 26.8% of…
By Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS — South Florida Smile Spa, Pompano Beach Quick answer Chronic bad breath is usually not a hygiene failure. In most cases the odor comes from volatile sulfur compounds produced by anaerobic bacteria living where a toothbrush cannot reach — in periodontal pockets below the gumline and in the coating…
By Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS — South Florida Smile Spa, Pompano Beach Quick answerBeing told you have not enough bone for dental implants is a measurement, not a permanent no. At South Florida Smile Spa in Pompano Beach, Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS uses cone beam 3D imaging to measure the height, width, and…
By Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS — South Florida Smile Spa, Pompano Beach Quick answer If you have a dental emergency while traveling, act in this order: control the immediate risk, keep any knocked-out tooth or broken piece moist, and call a dentist within the hour rather than waiting until you are home. A knocked-out…
By Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS — South Florida Smile Spa, Pompano Beach Quick answer Yes — late summer, roughly six to eight weeks before school starts, is the ideal time to start Invisalign for teens. Pompano Beach families who begin now at South Florida Smile Spa get the adjustment period out of the way…
By Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS — South Florida Smile Spa, Pompano Beach Quick answer Sedation isn’t required for every implant, but for longer or full-arch procedures like All-on-4, IV sedation is what makes the appointment comfortable. Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS administers and monitors sedation personally for implant patients in Pompano Beach, keeping you…
By Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS — South Florida Smile Spa, Pompano Beach Quick answer Dental implant vs bridge Pompano Beach — it’s the question patients ask most. For a single missing tooth, a dental implant and a dental bridge can both restore a natural-looking tooth — but they differ underneath. An implant replaces the…
IV vs. Oral vs. Nitrous: Which Dental Sedation Is Right For You? By Dr. Nicole M. Berger, DDS — South Florida Smile Spa, Pompano Beach Quick answer: There are three dental sedation options Pompano Beach patients trust. Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is inhaled, keeps you fully awake, and wears off in minutes — good for…
