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 Gum disease usually develops without pain. The earliest warning sign is bleeding when you brush or floss, often alongside red, swollen, or receding gums and persistent bad breath. Early-stage gum disease (gingivitis) is reversible with a professional cleaning; more advanced…
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…
Quick answer: Sedation dentistry is safe when it is done under a permit, with proper screening and continuous monitoring — and those three things are not optional in Florida. Under Rule 64B5-14 of the Florida Administrative Code, every dentist who administers moderate sedation must hold an individual permit, must document an airway evaluation and risk…
