St. Pete Smiles, wishing you a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend, a time to remember and honor the men and women lost while serving for our country. Memorial Day is also the unofficial start of summer, and for many folks in St. Petersburg, Largo and Seminole, getting out of town for three days after being cooped up in the classroom or the office spells sweet, sweet relief.

What about you? What are you up to this Memorial Day weekend? Whether you are headed to a barbecue, a camping trip, or just hitting the great American open roads, we’d like to hear all about it!

Our entire team at St. Pete Smiles wishes you a happy, safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend!

What, exactly, are wisdom teeth?

Wisdom teeth are a type of molar that is found in the very back of your mouth and are the last molars to develop. There are four wisdom teeth: upper left, upper right, lower left, and lower right. These teeth usually appear in late teens or early twenties but may become impacted (fail to erupt) due to lack of room in the jaw or angle of entry. The removal of wisdom teeth has become so commonplace that it is almost a rite of passage for young adults.

Dr. Bracy will tell you that when a tooth is impacted, it may need to be removed. If it is not removed, you may develop gum tenderness, swelling, or even severe pain. Impacted wisdom teeth that are partially or fully erupted tend to be quite difficult to clean and are susceptible to tooth decay, recurring infections, and yes, even gum disease.

In addition to visiting our website with any questions you may have about wisdom teeth, our friends at WebMD have developed a helpful explanation about wisdom teeth and how they impact your health. Also, feel free to give us a call with any questions you have or ask us on Facebook!

Meet Marsha, St. Pete Smiles' Returning Dental Hygienist!

Please join us in giving Marsha a warm St. Pete Smiles welcome. She will be joining us as a dental hygienist. Marsha was a part of the St. Pete Smiles team about 10 years ago, until she left to start a family. Married with 2 daughters now, we are thrilled that we had an opening at the time she wished to return to dentistry.

Welcome back, Marsha!

St. Pete Smiles celebrates Secretary's Day

Last week, Dr. Bracy treated our staff at St. Pete Smiles to a delicious, extended lunch at the Vinoy in celebration of Secretary's Day. In our office, we not only honor our receptionist, Susie, for all her hard work and dedication throughout the year, but we make this our day to honor our assistant and hygienists as well. In addition to the wonderful meal, everyone received a lovely artisan crafted bracelet, each with a unique, beautiful natural stone. Our staff is truly a team when in comes to providing the best care possible for our patients.