April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month in the United States.  Dentists are generally seen as the first line of defense against oral cancer by performing exams to patients annually.  Early detection is key to reduce the impact of oral cancer.  … Continue reading →

Whether you are a weekend warrior or involved in organized sports, consider wearing an athletic mouthguard.   Injuries to the face, mouth, teeth, lips or jaw can be lessened while wearing a mouthguard by cushioning impact.  Participants in contact sports of:  football, hockey, boxing, … Continue reading →

In restoring multiple lost and broken teeth, one must choose from three main treatment options: implant supported crowns and bridges, conventional fixed bridges, and removable partial dentures. If the supporting bone, soft tissues and space are present, dental implant therapy … Continue reading →

What causes tooth loss? The loss of teeth can happen many ways. The most common are due to: trauma, decay, periodontal disease, mechanical fractures (cracks and breaks), and hereditary. These missing teeth can be replaced. Dental implants are the the … Continue reading →

As I reflect on the year of 2011 I am thankful for such a wonderful team, great patients, fabulous referring dentists and family. My hope is that you all had a wonderful 2011 and I wish everyone the best in … Continue reading →

Thank you for all who participated in our Treats for Troops event 2011. Together, we gathered 426 pounds of candy to send along with wonderful cards, toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss to the troops via Operation Gratitude. We would like … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered what to do with your Halloween candy after the kids have had their fare share? Moffitt Restorative Dentistry has teamed up with Operation Gratitude this year to help solve this problem. Treats for Troops will allow … Continue reading →

We as an office are particpating in a program called Operation Gratitude. We will be buying back Halloween candy for $1 per pound of candy (limit five pounds) and sending this candy to American Service Members. Moffitt Restorative Dentistry will … Continue reading →

Gum Disease is the leading complication of diabetes. An estimated one-third of diabetics develope gum disease -a rate three to four times higher than people without diabetes. Diabetes is a serious disease in which the body does not produce or … Continue reading →

Replacing lost and broken teeth- this is the discipline in dentistry of prosthodontics. Moffitt Restorative Dentistry continues to improve with the use of technology. With continuing education and new equipment, we strive to enhance our practice with the latest and … Continue reading →