If you have been peering in the mirror wishing the smile you see was a more vibrant, youthful-looking one, you certainly are not alone! In fact, millions of Americans are pursuing cosmetic dental procedures from teeth-whitening to porcelain veneers as a way to boost their self-confidence and open the door to new opportunities. For cosmetic dentistry options in Winter Park, consider what Dr. Zachary Hodgins can do for you!

One of the simplest and most affordable cosmetic dentistry procedures offered at The Dentist’s Studio is teeth whitening. Age, diet and lifestyle can all contribute to discolored teeth, detracting from their natural beauty. However, one hour in-office teeth whitening can resolve the issue quickly and easily, and the take-home maintenance kit our office provides can help you keep your smile brilliant!

We also find that teeth whitening benefits our patients overall dental health. This is so because once your smile is noticeably whiter, likely you will feel motivated to keep it that way through excellent dental hygiene. In this way, teeth whitening promotes dental health!

Your Orlando Cosmetic Dentist in Winter Park Dr. Hodgins wants to see you in your most beautiful, radiant smile! Contact our office today to see what cosmetic dentistry can do for you!

The entire team here at The Dentist’s Studio is passionate about Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative dentistry! One of the cornerstones of our practice, however, is preventive dentistry which we are equally passionate about expertly providing to our wonderful patients. After all, healthy smiles are the most beautiful.

We recognize that many of our Winter Park and Orlando dental patients lead very busy lifestyles. Remembering to floss every day and come in for regular dental cleanings, therefore, can often be put on the back burner. But there are plenty of reasons to make your dental health a priority!

A couple of the most compelling reasons to maintain optimal dental health through regular preventive care include:

* The longevity of your smile. Improper or inadequate dental care (both home care and in-office maintenance) can lead to advancing periodontal disease and eventually tooth loss, not to mention dental decay and the need for extensive restorations.
* The longevity of… well, you! Periodontal disease has been linked to cardiovascular disease, clogged arteries and stroke. This means that by taking care of your teeth, you could without a doubt be preserving your own life!

So if it has been a little too long between teeth cleaning visits for you, contact the office of Winter Park and Orlando Cosmetic Dentist Zach Hodgins today! Our caring staff is dedicated to helping you keep your smile beautiful through providing advanced preventive dental care, and educate you on proper home care!

Heart Disease. Who knows if you are at risk? Several studies conducted by Cardiologists, and by Periodontists (gum disease specialists) now suggest that there are various connections between dental health and heart disease. If you have gum disease, false teeth, or rotting teeth you are have a higher risk of heart disease. These studies suggest that keeping your mouth healthy is one of the keys to having a healthy heart.

One of the most common was periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a large amount of bacteria that is in the mouth. Many studies reveal that people who need heart transplants, suffer heart attacks, or need heart surgery were more likely to have dental problems. You can’t get by with normal brushing and flossing because the gums can bleed and let the bacteria into the blood stream. This can cause bacteria to line up on the walls of your arteries, which leads to atherosclerosis and artery blockage. It can also cause bacterial endocarditis, which is a form of strep bacteria that causes vegetative matter to grow in the valves of your heart.

Dental health and heart disease have a large connection to each other. People who have had surgeries, especially surgeries that used artificial valves, conduits or stents absolutely need antibiotic treatment prior to receiving any type of dental treatment, even a teeth cleaning. Its very important to talk to your dentist about heart conditions or surgeries you’ve had.  Your cardiologist will know if you need what are called prophylactic antibiotics prior to seeing the dentist. This large single dose of antibiotics taken an hour prior to dental work does prevent the greater risk of developing bacterial endocarditis.

Prevention is the key. This means flossing regularly & getting two teeth cleanings a year. If you have been diagnosed with gum disease, you should check with your Dentist about antibiotic mouthwashes that can help remove bacteria from your mouth before flossing. In Orlando and Central Florida Dr. Zachary Hodgins at The Dentist Studio can help keep your heart healthy and prevent future health risks.

Health hazards commonly associated with chronic periodontitis (gum disease) go far beyond the mouth. People have been warned for years that persistent periodontitis can be one of the causes of heart disease. A new study suggests that gum disease may also be a risk factor for many other cancers of the head and neck.

The journal: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention, the study included 207 control subjects & 266 patients with cancers of the head or neck treated between 1999 and 2005.

Dr. Mine Tezel, The State University of New York, Buffalo, & his colleagues noted: “Alveolar bone is the ridge of bone that surrounds the roots of the teeth, holding them in place. Loss of this bone is typically seen with severe periodontal disease.”

The report indicates every millimeter of alveolar bone loss increases the risk of head and neck cancer by 4-fold. (One millimeter is about the size of the head of a pin.) This link also noted in subjects who never used tobacco or alcohol.

We are not just Cosmetic Dentists but at The Dentist Studio Dentistry we are committed to go above and beyond in periodontal health. We want for our patients to live a long, healthy life. By remedying a small problem now you can avoid disaster in the future. We provide dental care to promote your overall health.

We want to make all of our patients aware of this very important study. If you do not take care of your gums, you are not just harming you mouth but your entire body.  Make sure to brush, floss and have regular checkups.  You may say “I don’t have the time” but think of all of the time and money one of these horrible diseases will cost you.

*SOURCE: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention, September 2009.

Dr. Zach Hodgins is the official dentist for the 2008 Mrs. Globe Pageant. This year Mrs. Great Britain flew from England to the Dentist’s Studio in Winter Park, FL to have her smile design completed. I’m sure that you would agree that she now has a winning smile! Jane had her smile makeover completed while totally relaxed with IV sedation. Dr. Hodgins placed 10 porcelain veneers to give Jane a brighter, whiter smile. Jane was gracious enough to comment on her experience in a written testimonial.

Dear Dr Hodgins and Staff,
What can I say that hasn’t already been said! You are truly an amazing Dentist with amazing staff. From the moment I walked through the doors of your office to start my smile make over until the end of my treatment and the miracle of my new smile I was treated like a queen. I was always scared of the dentist from an early age but you recommended sedation dentistry and talked me through the procedure and it changed my life, I now have no fear of going to the dentist and I have an amazing new smile thanks to your devotion and generocity.My smile was always ok but my teeth always looked darker than I wanted and years of antibiotics had left their mark and one of my front teeth turned in very slightly which I wasn’t happy with, you did a thorough smile analysis and created the perfect smile just for me, right from the very first consultation until the end result I felt like I was in safe hands and couldn’t wait to see the finished result. Your staff are so friendly and really made me feel special, thank you to Dawn for going above and beyond her duty and giving up her time to help me through my procedure, and to you Dr Hodgins for working around my time schedule. I truly had an amazing experience at The Dentist Studio, from the comfortable relaxing surroundings to the professional, friendly staff and an exceptionally gifted talented dentist, you have all made my dream of having a perfect smile come true. Everyday I smile more and more and people smile back and comment on how wonderful my smile is. I will be forever indebted to you for giving me the gift of a lifetime, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Warmest Regards,
Jayne Taylor, Mrs Great Britain Globe 2007.