There are multiple reasons for having a tooth extraction. No matter what your reason is, Gulf Coast Dental is here for you. We promise comfort, compassion and excellence to our customers, and our team of dentists is here to provide you with quality care for your teeth. That’s why we offer tooth extraction services for…
We’ve all been victim to that mysterious ache in our jaw or teeth when we wake up. It can make sleep difficult and even last into the day, causing pain while eating and talking. But what exactly could be happening to cause toothaches in your sleep? Gulf Coast Dental is here to answer all of…
The holiday season is the perfect time to indulge in your favorite sweet treats like pumpkin pie or sugar cookies. However, if you do not take care of your oral health while consuming all of those desserts, cavities can sneak up on you. There are a few things that you can do for cavity prevention…
For some people, the idea of getting wisdom teeth removed is terrifying. Wisdom teeth are your third molars that typically need to be removed so that they don’t cause any bacterial or over-crowding problems. The average age to get wisdom teeth removed is between 17 to 21 years old. I remember when I got my…
Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. Smiles get wider and brighter when you’re confident about your teeth. One of the largest flaws with teeth are the gaps that may be between them, especially the front two teeth. This gap is called diastema. The Problem: Diastema Diastema is when a…
As a new parent, you’re told over and over about the importance of check-ups and regularly scheduled doctor appointments from the moment your child is born. Dental care is just as important to the overall health of your child – but determining the best time to take your child to a pediatric dentist isn’t as…
Have you been thinking about getting dental implants? If you’re wondering if the procedure might be right for you, read below to find out if you’re a proper candidate and what dental implant surgery entails. Who are Dental Implants for? Dental implants are designed for patients with a variety of dental defects. You may be…
When it comes to pregnancy, new mothers have been trained to question everything in order to protect the overall well-being of themselves and their baby. There is such a long list of things a mother has to avoid or take caution in doing during their pregnancy, but going to a dentist does not fall on…
We all have wisdom teeth at one point in life, and we have all had a good laugh from the viral videos taken by family and friends of patients after wisdom teeth removal. If you haven’t had your wisdom teeth removed yet, you might be wondering when it’ll be your time to shine. If only…
When we think of anesthetic or anesthesia, we typically think about going under. That can be a common fear for most, especially if you put the word dental or dentist in front of it. This doesn’t have to be the case, however. Dental anesthetic is not a form of going under at all. In more…