Oral health and dental aesthetics have big impacts on your lifestyle. Achieving a healthy, confidence-building smile takes more than good oral hygiene. Aside from tooth loss from gum disease, tooth decay, or accident, your quality of life and self-confidence can also be affected by gaps between teeth or bite malocclusion (misalignment). Studies have shown a...
What is bruxism?
Custom-made night guards, somewhat like a Clear Aligner, are made to wear during your sleep and buffer your teeth from the damage of the grinding. They tend to be thinner than over-the-counter products, too. When you use a custom-fit guard, custom made for you here at Dr. Mario Garita MP Dental Experience Clinic, it will be more comfortable and beneficial than any you might buy at a drug store.
The Effect of Bisphosphonates on the Integration of Implants
Bisphosphonates prevent the loss of bone density. They are used to treat osteoporosis and other related diseases. If your doctor has recommended you take bisphosphonates, consider delaying the medication until any extractions, implants, or any other oral surgery has been completed. If you are currently using bisphosphonates, dental implants are still an option. Give us a call to make an appointment at Mario Garita MP Dental Experience clinic so that we can evaluate your current condition.
Clear Aligners: What they are and how they work
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Convenient and nearly invisible, Clear Aligners are experiencing a growing trend for adults who want to avoid traditional braces. You may know clear orthodontic aligners by different names. They are commonly referred to as invisible aligners and use a clear plastic or acrylic mold that conforms to your bite. Clear Aligners are … Usually...
Dental Treatment Recovery
What to expect and how to ease your healing after a dental procedure Having a major dental procedure can feel scary and you may be wondering how long recovery will take, if it will be very painful, and what to expect. Depending on the procedure, you’ll likely experience only minor discomfort, and you’ll recover quickly....
How To Choose the Right Dental Clinic in Costa Rica
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Choosing a Dental Clinic Abroad With many destinations and doctors to select from, choosing a dental clinic abroad can be tricky So. how does one go about picking the right clinic? With the increasing popularity of dental vacations in Costa Rica, it’s more important than ever to take the time to do your research...
Brighten Your Smile in Costa Rica
What you need to know about the Zoom!® teeth whitening procedure in Costa Rica Cosmetic dentistry is a major reason for dental tourism in Costa Rica and dazzling white smiles are one of the most popular and most requested treatments in cosmetic dentistry. Coffee, tea, carbonated beverages, red wine, and tobacco use stain teeth, leaving them yellowed or...
All-On-4® Dental Implants in Costa Rica
Even adding in the cost of airfare and accommodation, you’ll still save nearly half of what you’d pay in the U.S. or Canada. Travel time ranges from 3 hours (with a Miami departure) to 6 hours (LA or NY departure). Plus, you get the added benefit of a couple of weeks in the sun, enjoying Costa Rica’s "Pura Vida" lifestyle.
Top 10 Funny Quotes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Many times in life, we take steps to advance. We sometimes advance, with fatigue, until we reach the limit. But it is always easier to carry the load, keep the pace, if we have a smile within us. If we share a smile, if we receive smiles. They say that intelligent people smile when...
Healthy Snacks for Good Teething.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The success of good teething does not only depend on having good dental hygiene or having a on hand team of specialists like Mario Garita MP Dental. It is also important to keep a healthy diet. Proper nutrition means eating a well-balanced diet so that your body can get the nutrients needed for good...