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I Haven't Been to the Dentist In Years — Where Do I Start?

Millions of Americans completely forego dental visits. If you haven’t been to the dentist for a long time, getting back into the habit can be challenging. Here’s how to start.

Aug 5th, 2025

Does My Teen Need Aligners?

Clear aligners were a game-changer for the orthodontics market. But are they a good choice for teenagers? How can you know? Our team tackles this important question.

Jul 2nd, 2025

Let's Talk About Getting Rid of Surface Stains

A beautiful, bright smile is irresistible. You just can’t help but smile back when someone flashes that smile. But when signs of a life well-lived dull or stain your teeth, not so much. Let’s learn about getting rid of surface stains.

Jun 4th, 2025

How to Make the Most of Your Dental Implant

Dental implants have become the gold standard for replacing missing teeth. Learn how to get the most out of the ultimate do-over so you can enjoy your dental implants for years to come.

May 9th, 2025

6 Signs You're at Risk for Oral Cancer

Nearly 59,000 new cases of oral cancer are diagnosed each year. Are you at risk for oral cancer? Read on to learn more.

Apr 10th, 2025

5 Popular Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

Many of us can name at least two things we don’t like about our smile. Read on to learn about five benefits of porcelain veneers that make them a popular go-to for dentists and patients alike.

Mar 14th, 2025

What a Routine Dental Exam Reveals About Your Health

While we know that health screenings and routine checkups matter, they are often challenging to work into already hectic schedules. Read on to learn why you should prioritize your routine dental exam.

Feb 7th, 2025

How to Manage Tooth Pain While Waiting for Your Appointment

By their nature, toothaches aren’t planned. However, it’s sometimes impossible to make an appointment with your dentist immediately. Learn about the best ways to manage tooth pain in the days before your appointment.

Jan 1st, 2025

Are Clear Aligners Right for Me?

There was a time when orthodontic treatment was mostly for kids and all about metal braces. Then, along came clear aligners. Read on to learn if clear aligners are right for you.

Dec 13th, 2024

Which Foods Actually Stain Teeth?

You can’t help but throw off confidence vibes when sporting a gorgeous, bright smile. And when your smile lacks luster and is stained? Not so much. Read on to learn about foods that can wreak havoc on a white smile.

Nov 1st, 2024

The Truth About At-Home Whitening Strips

Nothing screams confidence quite like a beautiful white smile. The inconvenient truth is that smiles don’t stay pearly white without help. Read on to learn about at-home whitening strips.

Oct 15th, 2024

Why Do Teeth Become Discolored with Age?

A white dazzling smile has a way of making you look and feel more confident. As you get older, your teeth can become dull and discolored. Read on to learn how to turn up the volume of your smile regardless of your age.

Sep 6th, 2024

What Are the Signs of Oral Cancer?

Oral cancer strikes more than 55,000 Americans each year. Sadly, more than 12,000 will die as a result. Early detection and treatment is crucial. Read on to learn more.

Jul 23rd, 2024

How Laser Dentistry Treats Cavities

Getting a cavity filled has always been about the big needle, waiting for the anesthetic to kick in, and, of course, the shrill noise of the dental drill. Read on to learn about how laser dentistry turns the tables on treating cavities.

Jun 20th, 2024

How Veneers Can Give You a Celebrity Smile

Veneers are a great cosmetic dentistry tool that can turn a flawed smile into a beautiful, celebrity-worthy smile. Read on to learn more.

May 28th, 2024

Why Does My Jaw Pop When I Chew?

If you hear a popping sound when you chew, you may have a TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder. The good news is treatment options like laser dentistry can help. Read on to learn more.

Apr 2nd, 2024

How Does Laser Dentistry Work Without Anesthesia?

The sounds of the typical dentist's office changed in the late 1990s when laser technology debuted. Many procedures where the drill was the go-to tool are now augmented by lasers, providing a more comfortable, no-anesthesia option.

Mar 18th, 2024

Do Over-the-Counter Teeth Whitening Kits Work the Same as Professional Whitening?

While there’s no question that beautiful, white teeth are preferable over dull, stained teeth, the real dilemma is do you go the store-bought route or get professional whitening services through your dentist.

Feb 8th, 2024

Can Veneers Remedy Crooked Teeth?

Perfectly straight dazzling teeth may elude most people, but with a cosmetic dentistry procedure called veneers, your smile can get the ultimate redo. Read on to learn more.

Jan 16th, 2024

3 Treatments for Muscular TMJ Pain

Temporomandibular joint pain or TMJ can be one of the most challenging conditions to diagnose and treat. Read on to learn more about this painful condition and how you can get relief.

Dec 12th, 2023

Am I Too Old for Clear Aligners?

When you think of orthodontics you probably immediately conjure up images of children wearing metal braces. Today’s orthodontic treatment includes many treatment options, and it’s not just for kids.

Nov 1st, 2023

How All-on-4 Implants Can Transform Your Smile

Replacing missing teeth is important, but what can you do if you can’t or don’t want to wear dentures, and you don’t want to wait up to a year to get dental implants? All-On-4® dental implants may be just the thing. Read on.

Oct 1st, 2023

5 Benefits of Laser Dentistry for Your Oral Health

Laser applications in medicine have become commonplace. Using lasers as a cutting tool for surgery provides numerous benefits for patients, but can you use it in dentistry? Read on to learn more.

Sep 1st, 2023

What to Expect from Your First Oral Cancer Exam

Oral cancer may develop inside the mouth like on the lips, cheeks, tongue, or the bottom of the mouth. Like other cancers there’s a screening or exam which your physician or dentist can perform to detect oral cancer. Here’s what you can expect.

Aug 2nd, 2023

How Is All-on-4 Different from Traditional Dental Implants?

Replacing several missing teeth used to be a hassle, especially if you didn’t want to go the denture route. Dental implants seem like a perfect alternative, but do they have to take so long? Read on about All-on-4.

Jul 1st, 2023

Can I Still Get Veneers in Time for Summer?

Oddly spaced or unevenly sized teeth have a way of wreaking havoc on what would otherwise be a beautiful smile. Fortunately, veneers may be the perfect quick fix just in time for your summer plans.

Jun 1st, 2023

Professional vs. Store Bought Teeth Whitening: Understanding the Difference

While everyone wants beautiful, dazzling teeth with many treatment options, how do you know which one is right for you? Read on to learn how to sort through professional and store-bought treatments.

May 11th, 2023

How Laser Treatment Reduces Gum Disease Symptoms

Laser technology is common in medicine, but did you know it’s just as useful in dentistry? One of the many dental applications for lasers is in treating gum disease. Read on to learn more.

Apr 6th, 2023

What to Expect During Ultratooth Treatment

Missing teeth make life challenging. It's embarrassing, plus it's difficult to eat your favorite foods. If you think replacing missing teeth is just as hard, read about the one-and-done implant option Ultratooth.

Mar 9th, 2023

5 Reasons to Choose Clear Aligners Over Braces

Clear aligners have become a popular treatment option for both adults and teens who want to address bite and teeth alignment issues discreetly. But how do you know if aligners are right for you? Read on.

Feb 10th, 2023

7 Reasons You Should Schedule Your Next Dental Exam ASAP

Sometimes it’s incredible how easy it is to talk ourselves out of doing the right thing. Saving time and money might make for a good excuse for some things, but not for scheduling dental appointments. Read on.

Jan 2nd, 2023

Tooth Sensitivity: Why Does It Happen, and What Can I Do About It?

During their lifetime, most people will experience some level of teeth sensitivity. It sure can ruin enjoying that delicious ice cream you’ve been craving, but is there anything you can do about it? Read on to learn more.

Dec 12th, 2022

All-on-6 Dental Implants vs. Dentures: Which is Right for Me?

Replacing missing teeth is important but knowing what treatment option is best for you can be confusing. For many patients, it comes down to a choice between dentures and dental implants. Read on to learn more.

Nov 1st, 2022

Laser Treatment for TMJ Dysfunction: What Are the Benefits?

If you suffer from TMJ, you’re all too aware that simple jaw movements like yawning and chewing are anything but simple. Laser dentistry can help. Read on to learn more.

Oct 7th, 2022

Are These Things Putting You At Risk for Oral Cancer?

Oral cancer affects an estimated 54,000 Americans each year. Do you know if you are at risk of getting oral cancer? Read on to learn more.

Sep 6th, 2022

Help! My Teeth are Yellow

Yellow teeth can turn an otherwise gorgeous smile into an embarrassment. Food stains and natural aging can make teeth discolor. Your dental provider can help you erase the signs of a life well-lived from your teeth with teeth whitening. Read on.

Aug 31st, 2022

6 Problems that Oral Aligners Corrects

Embarrassing metal braces used to be the go-to orthodontic appliance for straightening teeth, but not today. Now a more discreet treatment option called oral aligners can help you get the smile you always wanted. Read on.

Jul 1st, 2022

The Dangers of Sleep Apnea

Waking up tired is no fun. Some people can’t seem to turn their minds off long enough to drift off to sleep. Others snore and may suffer from something more serious like sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is disruptive, but is it dangerous? Read on.

Jun 1st, 2022

How are Ultratooth Implants Different?

Replacing missing teeth can be challenging, particularly if you can’t or won’t wear dentures. Dental implants are becoming the gold standard for replacing teeth, but they take so long. Not anymore. Think Ultratooth® implants.

May 1st, 2022

Can Veneers Help my Crooked Teeth?

Veneers are a versatile cosmetic dentistry treatment to address many teeth imperfections like gaps between teeth and chipped, cracked, or stained teeth. But can veneers fix crooked teeth? Read on to learn more.

Apr 1st, 2022

Ultratooth by Jose Marcano DMD

One of the biggest challenges in dentistry today is the constant demand for instant results that society and patients desire. This is the most pressing in cases involving loss of teeth in the aesthetic zone either due to trauma or endodontic failure.

Mar 16th, 2022

5 Benefits of Straighter Teeth

Beautiful straight teeth are enviable. Most of us aren’t born with straight teeth, but at some time during our lives get braces to fix our smiles. But there’s more to straight teeth than simply esthetics. Read on.

Mar 1st, 2022

How to Prevent Severe Gum Disease

Gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss for American adults. Fortunately, you can do plenty from the time your dentist diagnoses the condition to prevent gum disease from advancing to more advanced, irreversible stages.

Feb 1st, 2022

Am I A Candidate for All-on-6 Dental Implants?

Missing teeth have aesthetic and practical ramifications. Fortunately, patients with missing teeth have numerous treatment options. But what if you have several missing teeth and you don’t want to wear dentures? Think All-on-6 Dental Implants®.

Jan 1st, 2022

How Long Does Teeth Whitening Last?

Tooth whitening is a popular cosmetic dentistry service that can erase all the evidence of a life well-lived. Restoring your teeth to a beautiful, youthful glow, but how long does it last? Read on to learn more.

Dec 1st, 2021

The Benefits of Ultratooth Dental Implants

Missing teeth can wreak havoc on your quality of life. Traditional dental implants have become the gold standard for replacing missing teeth, but the treatment timeline is almost a year. A same-day replacement option called Ultratooth® is now available.

Nov 1st, 2021

Are You at Risk for Oral Cancer?

Cancer is the growth of abnormal cells that can happen virtually anywhere in the body. You may be more familiar with breast and skin cancers, but how much do you know about oral cancer? Read on to learn more about oral cancer and if you are at risk.

Oct 4th, 2021

The Importance of Dental Exams

Regular dental exams play an important preventive role for your oral health and your overall systemic health. Read on to learn more about why you shouldn’t skip dental exams.

Sep 1st, 2021

Why Clear Aligners Might Be Your Answer to Straight Teeth

If you had metal braces when you were a child, you know the process can be tedious, messy and a little bit embarrassing. Fortunately, today’s patients have more treatment options. Read on to learn about clear aligners.

Aug 5th, 2021

The Many Benefits of All-on-4®

All-on-4® is a special dental implant option that takes dental implants to a whole new level, especially for those patients who hate waiting. Read on to learn the many benefits of this game-changing treatment service.

Jul 9th, 2021

Afraid of the Dentist? How Laser Dentistry Can Help

Dental anxiety keeps millions of Americans from visiting the dentist. Many patients avoid going to a dentist at all costs until they end up with a toothache or have a dental emergency. Laser dentistry can help. Read on to learn more.

Jun 25th, 2021

Tips for Maintaining the Results of Teeth Whitening

Your new bright white teeth have you looking better than ever. But without a little TLC, they’ll turn back to their former yellow selves in no time. Don’t let your time and money go to waste. Learn a few tricks for keeping your pearly whites white.

May 19th, 2021

Gain Without the Pain: The Many Benefits of Laser Dentistry

Lasers have become commonplace in medicine. Their ability to cut into both hard and soft tissue with minor bleeding has made them a tool of choice for many surgeons. But did you know lasers can be used in dentistry?

Apr 15th, 2021

5 Smile Flaws Easily Remedied by Veneers

Veneers are thin shells that are placed on your teeth to cover a variety of teeth imperfections. Veneers look so much like natural teeth that they have become a popular treatment option. Read on to learn more.

Mar 17th, 2021

Is Ultratooth Right For You?

A beautiful smile can make a great impression. Unfortunately, tooth decay, gum disease, or injuries can result in tooth loss, and the last thing you’ll want to do is flash a smile. An implant option called Ultratooth® can help. Read on to learn more.

Feb 1st, 2021

Porcelain Veneers: An Explanation

When your teeth are yellowing or there is damage that affects the way you smile and interact with others, it’s time to find a solution. Porcelain veneers restore your confidence and your smile in your everyday life.

Jun 4th, 2020

Why Choose Ultratooth Dental Implants?

If you’ve recently lost one or more teeth you may be considering your tooth replacement options. It is likely that your Orlando dentist has mentioned bridges, dentures, and traditional dental implants to you, but what about Ultratooth dental implants?

Apr 11th, 2019

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

Apr 8th, 2025

Do Your Dentures Need to Be Replaced ?

Nothing lasts forever. Not even your dentures.

Dec 8th, 2020

Oral Cancer Screenings: Why They are of Vital Importance to Your Routine Dental Visits

As the name suggests, oral cancer screening is a screening performed by a dentist to look for signs or symptoms of cancer in your mouth. The main goal of an oral cancer screening is to determine any signs of cancer in your mouth...

Nov 4th, 2020

Oral Cancer Screening at a Dentist’s Office Saves Lives

The Oral Cancer Foundation reports that 53,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year, and almost 10,000 Americans will die as a result. If oral cancer is not detected before it spreads beyond a patient’s mouth...

Oct 29th, 2020

How the Zoom Whitening System Whitens Your Teeth

There was a time when “zoom” was merely a fun example of onomatopoeia — words that sound like the sound they describe. Then it became the buzzword for a Mazda marketing campaign.

Sep 12th, 2020

Why is My Dental Crown Hurting?

Dental crowns are a solution for a wide variety of cosmetic and functional issues. They can protect a damaged or weakened tooth, and put the finishing touch on a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy.

Aug 15th, 2020

Why You Should Consider Dental Crowns

You do not need to — and should not — live with decaying, broken, missing, misshapen, discolored, or vulnerable teeth. It is neither healthy nor necessary given the potential dental implications and the ease by which those issues can be solved.

Jul 31st, 2020

10 Popular Teeth Whitening Myths That Are Just Plain Wrong

Teeth whitening in Orlando has surged in popularity recently as new and improved whitening techniques become available. Today, we are going to bust some common myths surrounding this dental procedure.

May 14th, 2020

Teeth Cleaning Aftercare Tips

Professional teeth cleanings are one of the best and easiest ways to maintain your oral health. Apart from the benefits of the procedure itself, it allows a dentist near you to conduct a thorough examination of your oral cavity.

Apr 4th, 2020

5 Benefits of Porcelain Veneers

Have you ever felt insecure about the way your smile looks? We all have felt self-conscious at some point in our lives, especially over our physical appearance.

Mar 17th, 2020

Teeth Cleaning – Treatment, Procedure

Dental cleanings are one of the most basic but important procedures in dentistry. If you haven’t booked a dental cleaning near you in the past six months, remember dentists recommend to get teeth cleanings twice every year.

Feb 14th, 2020

Are There Safe Teeth Whitening Options?

Nobody wants to be known for their discolored or stained teeth. Unfortunately, research shows that there may be a downside to some of the popular teeth whitening gels and strips out there.

Jan 21st, 2020

What Are Dentures? Everything You Need to Know

If someone asked you “How would you recover your smile in the event of sudden a broken tooth?” or…”What would you do if you suddenly lost one or more teeth?”

Dec 25th, 2019

How to Choose the Right Type of Dentures for Your Problem

Even with the abundance of knowledge related to dental health and the technology that follows, there are millions of individuals who end up with dentures as a result of various situations. Some of these are linked to lack of awareness about dental care,...

Nov 29th, 2019

Teeth Whitening–The Fastest Way to Beautify Your Smile!

Due to the increasing popularity of teeth whitening in Orlando, there has been a surge of teeth whitening options offered on the market these days. You can choose to buy a whitening kit or schedule a professional application at your local dental clinic.

Oct 21st, 2019