Halloween is just a few days away now. That means costumes, costume parties, trick-or-treating, and candy, of course. And while candy and cavities go hand-in-hand in many ways, that doesn’t mean you should keep your little one at home on Halloween night.

Instead, once your child’s had a chance to have plenty of candy, consider using this coming Monday to teach your little one about brushing and flossing. Brushing and flossing are foundational aspects of oral hygiene, and learning both at a young age can do a lot to help your son or daughter  develop healthy habits that will last well into adulthood.

Not sure how to get started? Give PGA Center for Advanced Dentistry a call today. Dr. Ajmo and the rest of our team would be happy to answer any questions you might have about teaching your little one the basics of brushing and flossing.

And one last thing before we go. We want to wish all our patients a happy Halloween. Stay safe and have fun!

Dental veneers (sometimes called porcelain veneers) are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size, or length. Dental veneers are made from porcelain materials. Porcelain veneers resist stains and mimic the light reflecting properties of natural teeth. At PGA Center for Advanced Dentistry, Dr. Ajmo takes pride in creating custom smiles for his patients. Contact us at (561) 627-8666 to set up a no charge consultation today!

Veneers are routinely used to fix:

• Teeth that are discolored — either because of root canal treatment; stains from tetracycline or other drugs, excessive fluoride or other causes; or the presence of large resin fillings that have discolored the tooth
• Teeth that are worn down
• Teeth that are chipped or broken
• Teeth that are misaligned, uneven, or irregularly shaped (for example, have craters or bulges in them)
• Teeth with gaps between them (to close the space between these teeth)

Dr. Jay Ajmo can help you get back the healthy, natural smile you are used to with dental implants.For many years, the only treatment options available for people with missing teeth were bridges and dentures. But, today, dental implants are available. Dental implants are replacement tooth roots. dental Implants provide a strong foundation to support a permanent resoration such as a crown, bridge or denture that are made to match your natural teeth.Dental Implants are very durable and will last many years. With good care, many implants last a lifetime.

If you would like like to learn more about dental implants Give our Palm Beach Gardens office a call. We serve patients from all through-out the South Florida region.

For many Americans, the words “root canal” conjures up fears of a painful dental appointment. But those fears are rooted in the past—when modern tools and anesthetics didn’t exist—instead of the present. Today, root canals can be performed in one safe and relatively comfortable visit to Dr. Ajmo’s Palm Beach Gardens office.

What Is A Root Canal?

To put it simply, root canals are used to treat teeth with infected nerves.

How do infections like these occur? There’s no one way, exactly. Sometimes infections can develop following an injury. In other cases, one may occur because of a deep cavity or large crack. But no matter how an infection many develop, pain and swelling will always be an indication of trouble.

It’s through a root canal that patients can finally experience relief.

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Have you ever found yourself standing in the toothpaste aisle of your grocery store looking for a toothbrush, and you just felt absolutely overwhelmed by the selection in front of you?

It’s true that everyone has different needs and no smile is exactly the same, but a general guideline to follow as you look for a new toothbrush—and replacing your toothbrush every few months is very important—is to go with one that has soft bristles and will adequately reach those hard to brush areas at the back of your mouth.

You may also want to consider an electric or battery-operated brush, as those can help you brush even more efficiently. Some even come programmed with a timer, that way you can just keep brushing until it lets you know you’re done by turning off.

If you don’t have one of these brushes, though, try “The Star-Spangled Banner” to yourself while you brush (not necessarily out loud, of course!). Not brushing long enough can be almost as bad as not brushing at all.

It’s also important, when brushing, to make sure your toothpaste contains fluoride. Fluoride can help your smile by attracting minerals that are vital for keeping your teeth and your enamel strong.

Still have questions? Give our Palm Beach Gardens office a call. We serve patients from all through-out the South Florida region.

If you come to Dr. Ajmo’s dentistry blog regularly to find out information about the services we offer at PGA Center for Advanced Dentistry, you may or may not know that we also have other blogs for cosmetic dentistry, sedation dentistry, and implant dentistry.

These blogs are updated regularly with fascinating posts on all aspects of these various services. So, if you ever have any questions about the differences between IV and oral sedation, or if you wonder about how dental implants work, check out one of these blogs to see what we have to says.

And, as always, if you ever have any questions about one of our services, or if you just need to schedule your next appointment, feel free to call our Palm Beach Gardens office. We serve patients from all throughout South Florida, including Palm Beach, Juno Beach, Tequesta, West Palm Beach, and Stuart.

Give us a call today!

Every hour of every day, 365 days a year, someone dies in North America from oral cancer.  This cancer is so deadly because by the time it is visible to the eye, it is often too late for effective treatment.  The good news is that breakthrough technology allows dentist to quickly, accurately , and effectively detect cancer for early treatment.

Help us put the brakes on oral cancer, Simple come in for your regular cleaning and check up and Dr. Ajmo will be glad to do a free oral cancer screening for you!

If you want whiter teeth, Dr. Ajmo’s Palm Beach Gardens office has two convenient options to choose from—in office and at home whitening. In both cases, we use Zoom!® Whitening to deliver professional results you’ll love. All you need to decide is whether you want to visit our office for a short whitening session, or if you’d prefer to whiten your teeth in the comfort of your own home.

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A smile is a facial expression formed by flexing the muscles near both ends of the mouth. The smile can also be found around the eyes. Among humans, it is an expression denoting pleasure, joy, happiness, oramusement. Smiling is something that is understood by everyone despite culture, race, or religion; it is internationally known. Cross-cultural studies have shown that smiling is a means of communicating emotions throughout the world.

Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better. Smile to improve your health, your stress level, and your attractiveness. If you are considering a Smile Make Over, contact PGA Center for Advanced Dentistry for a No Charge Consultation with Dr. Jay Ajmo. Call us at: (561) 627-8666