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Clear answers from Dentistry of East Colonial
Clear, practical answers from our Orlando dentists. Browse guidance about dental emergencies, preventive care, gum health, orthodontics, treatment costs, and keeping your smile healthy.
Ask the Dentist
- Am I a Candidate for Invisalign or Clear Aligners?
Find out whether Invisalign or clear aligners can treat front-tooth spacing, crowding, or orthodontic relapse and why retainers matter afterward.
- What Is Gum Disease?
Learn how gingivitis progresses to periodontal disease, how dentists detect inflammation and bone loss, and why regular maintenance protects teeth.
- Same-Day & Emergency Dental Care in Orlando
Need a same-day dentist in Orlando? Dentistry of East Colonial offers same-day appointments for patients from Orlando, Winter Park, and nearby communities.
- How We Take Care of Anxious Patients
See how Dentistry of East Colonial supports anxious patients with extra time, gentle explanations, breaks, and prescription anxiety medication when appropriate.
- Sensitivity After Dental Care? What to Expect
Learn what sensitivity can be normal after dental treatment, how sensitivity toothpaste and fluoride rinse may help, and when your bite needs adjustment.
- Tooth Removal: Best Foods and Care Instructions
Learn the best foods after tooth removal plus practical aftercare instructions for protecting the extraction site and knowing when to call the dentist.
- Why Would I Need a Crown Instead of Another Filling?
If a tooth with an old filling breaks, another filling is not automatically the best repair. A small chip with plenty of sound tooth left may be filled again; if the filling is already large and the remaining tooth walls are thin or cracked, a crown may better protect the tooth during chewing. Pain on […]
- Is a Root Canal Safe and Reliable? How It Helps Save Your Tooth
A root canal is a well-established, generally safe way to treat a tooth whose inner tissue is badly inflamed or infected while preserving the natural tooth when it can be restored. The procedure removes the damaged tissue, cleans and seals the canals, then closes and protects the tooth. A crown often helps a weakened back […]
- Dental Bridge vs. Implant: How Long Does Each Take and What Is Right for Me?
A tooth-supported dental bridge is usually the faster route to a fixed replacement for one missing tooth: preparation, a temporary bridge, then the finished bridge after the dental lab makes it, commonly over a few weeks. A single-tooth implant replaces the missing root without preparing the teeth next door, but placement and healing usually stretch […]
- Dental Epinephrine and a Racing Heart: Stress or Shot?
Most reactions around a dental numbing injection are driven by the body's fight-or-flight response, not by a toxic effect of a properly administered injection. Fear of the needle or anticipated pain can make your brain signal your adrenal glands to release epinephrine (adrenaline), which can make your heart race. The epinephrine added to the injection […]
Everyday Dental Care
- Manual vs. Electric Toothbrushes | Which Is Best?
Compare manual and electric toothbrushes, learn proper technique, avoid excess pressure, and understand which option suits children and older adults.
- Care of Teeth During Orthodontic Treatment
Learn how cleanings, dental exams, X-rays, brushing, flossing, and planned wire removal protect your teeth during orthodontic treatment.
- Tips for Whitening Teeth
Learn how to prevent stains and compare professional cleanings, custom whitening trays, prefilled touch-up trays, and in-office teeth whitening.
- Custom vs. Store-Bought Night Guards | Teeth Grinding
Compare custom and store-bought night guards and learn how a guard may help jaw-muscle soreness, painful TMJ symptoms, headaches, and tooth wear.
Insurance and Dental Costs
- What Dental Insurances Do We Take? | Orlando, FL
Dentistry of East Colonial accepts Medicare, VA, PPO, select HMO, DentaQuest Medicaid, discount plans, and offers an in-office discount plan.
- What Options Exist at Dentistry of East Colonial to Help With Dental Costs?
See how Dentistry of East Colonial helps manage dental costs with insurance benefits, discounts, a membership plan, CareCredit, and payment options.
Have a dental question?
Every smile is different. Call 407-362-7705 or request an appointment for advice based on your needs.