We usually think of healthy foods as being good for our overall physical health, but the truth of the matter is that some foods can also be valuable for our smiles. Here are some examples of healthy snacks that boost tooth health: - Foods that can stimulate saliva production in your mouth, including many types of chewy and watery snacks,... read more »

Lasers are cool, and they’re not just science fiction either. Have you heard that we use oral laser technology at Alan Rembos, DDS? Laser dentistry is an ever-expanding subfield of dentistry that amplifies or replaces traditional dental apparatuses with dental lasers. Here are a few of the procedures where that happens:   -Lasers help expose your pearly whites and gums... read more »

Dentures are a great restoration option for missing teeth, although it will take some time to get used to wearing them. You may experience some new areas of pressure in your mouth, or even pain. However, if the pain or the pressure continues, you should see your dentist to have them adjusted or to have a lining placed on them.... read more »

Over-the-counter whitening strips are a great treatment that can help you achieve a whiter and brighter smile. However, that’s only the case if you properly use them. This is why it’s important to follow the instructions so your smile can remain in tip-top shape and so you can have the best results possible. Our dentist, Dr. Alan Rembos, is happy... read more »

Did you know that chewing sugarless gum is often touted as a mouth cleaning utensil for a fresh breath, a whiter smile, and is used for cavity prevention? Although various ingredients in gum can influence its effectiveness in treating halitosis or removing stains, the saliva it produces is the real star factor for treating tooth decay and cavities. You can enhance... read more »

Are you looking to enhance your smile with a safe and effective treatment that can noticeably brighten your smile and improve the look of your pearly whites? If so, root out deep stains with Zoom! whitening and these wonderful benefits: - Many teeth stains take place deep within a tooth, but Zoom! whitening uses gels that can go deep within... read more »

The quest for the perfect flossing technique is unobtainable as we are still learning better techniques and creating better products as time continues on. The case for achieving the perfect floss should not be viewed as an achievement, but instead, as a potential goal to strive towards. For more information about dental floss and dental flossing techniques, consider the following:... read more »

Are you looking for tips to preventing cavities? If so, you have come to the right place! Chewing sugarless gum can help you prevent cavities and keep your smile fresh. Here at Alan Rembos, DDS in Naples, and Sanibel, Florida, our team is happy to provide you with tips and tricks to preventing cavities with the help of sugarless gum.... read more »

Permanent molars and premolars tend to emerge from the gums in early-to-mid adolescence. Many people have deep textures in the biting surface’s tooth enamel on these teeth. While this can help make them better suited to the task of grinding and chewing, it can also come to trap bacterial residue. As time goes on, this can cause large cavities to... read more »

You probably know that you should do a few things if you’re trying to enjoy a healthy smile. For instance, you might know that you should brush and floss your teeth regularly. Still, do you expect your teeth to weaken as you age? Would you be surprised to hear that you can actually keep your teeth strong as you get... read more »