Jul
24
2018
Dr. Sebastian Castellano Explains a Bonding Experience Between You and Your Smile
Sebastian J. Castellano, D.D.S. Dental Blog, Dental Technology 0
Dr. Sebastian Castellano Explains a Bonding Experience Between You and Your Smile What is dental bonding? Dental bonding is the application in which a tooth-colored plastic composite resin to repair a tooth to improve a person’s smile. It is a cost-effective and easy cosmetic solution to for decayed, chipped, fractured, sensitive or discolored tooth. It may also be considered to close spaces between teeth, change the shape of teeth, or to protect an exposed root of a tooth when gums recede. Consult with Dr. Castellano to determine the best cosmetic approach to your particular situation. What is the procedure? There
Apr
14
2018
Dr. Sebastian Castellano Offers Sports Safety Tips for National Facial Protection Month
Sebastian J. Castellano, D.D.S. Dental Blog 0
Dr. Sebastian J. Castellano, South Tampa Dentist, Offers Sports Safety Tips for National Facial Protection Month Calling all MVPs, team captains, full roster players, practice squads, coaches, teachers and parents/caregivers. Five of the nation’s top dental associations want to remind everyone to play it safe during recreational and organized sports to help prevent serious, painful facial injuries that can take the fun out of the game. Take five, and take in these five simple safety tips. Five simple safety tips to avoid facial and dental injuries 1. Mouth guards are a must. Mouth guards are significantly less expensive than the
Nov
30
2017
The Vicious Cycle of Diabetes and Oral Health
Sebastian J. Castellano, D.D.S. Dental Blog 0
November is National Diabetes Month Things People with Diabetes Need to Know About Dental Health Did you know that 1 in 5 cases of total tooth loss is linked to diabetes. This number may seem high, but the breakdown is simple: too much glucose in the blood can cause oral health issues. High glucose levels in the saliva allow harmful bacteria to grow. When this bacteria mixes with food particles, plaque is formed. Plaque can cause bad breath, cavities, gum disease and even tooth decay. Visit the American Diabetes Association for more information about Diabetes and Dental Health. http://bit.ly/ADiabetesAssoc Diabetes and