Simply Smiles, P.A.

  Hello and Happy Smiles to my "Youth Fairy Squad" members!   Has anyone else been feeling a bit stressed out lately? I have certainly noticed a large increase in the amount of patients that are clenching and/or grinding their teeth. A lot more broken teeth, sensitive teeth, headaches and broken fillings have been showing up in my chair this past year. Clenching and grinding are all habits that are often done subconsciously and are thus very hard to stop. They can cause microfractures in your enamel, cold sensitivity, pain in the face, pain in the TM joints, headaches, and often complete tooth fracture. Even neck and shoulder pain, earaches and ringing, and eye pain can be contributed to clenching and grinding your teeth.   Wearing a nightguard or bruxism appliance will protect your teeth and joints from the wear and tear from this habit, but they do not stop the problem. And most people actually clench and grind as much, if not more, during the day as they do at night.  So u

  HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! TOGETHER IN 2021 LET’S HELP EACH OTHER START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT $100 DISCOUNT OFF OF ALL DENTAL CROWNS It is no secret that 2020 has been financially difficult for almost everyone. But I am confident that when Charlotte County works together, we can be a stronger, healthier community in the new year! To help kick start a great 2021 of both dental health and financial recovery I am gifting $100 off each and every dental crown started by February 28, 2021. If you already have a dental crown that has been treatment planned OR you think that you may need a dental crown, please call Phyllis at 941-625-5141 so that we can get your appointment time reserved for you. This $100 off crowns gift is open to all patients whether they are longtime patients or brand new members of our dental family, so if you have a friend or relative that is needing a crown, please pass this information along to them so they too can take advantage of the savings.