(305) 857-3731If you have a crooked tooth, odd spaces between your teeth or a poor bite, you might be considering all of your orthodontic options. Orthodontics is a specialty in dentistry that realigns your bite and teeth for the best possible look and function. Did you know that our ancestors actually had naturally larger jaws? This meant they had more room … Read More
Types for All Stripes: Teeth Whitening
Whiter, brighter teeth are on the top of everyone’s smile wish list – and for good reason! White teeth look young and healthy. The good news is that teeth whitening is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to improve your smile, and the results are almost immediate. If you’re already taking good care of your oral health, whitening your … Read More
Dental Inlays & Onlays
Cracked, broken, and decayed teeth require restoration or they will break down further until they become infected and/or require extraction. At Miami Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry, our goal is to preserve your natural teeth for as long as possible. Depending on the extent and location of the damage, we will likely recommend an inlay, onlay, or crown. Different levels of … Read More
The Story of Caries Prevention
If we told you that your mouth is the site of a constant battle between teeth and bacteria, would you believe us? Alright, maybe it’s not that dramatic, but the fact that teeth are always at risk of developing dental caries is no exaggeration. In case you’ve never heard about caries, Dr. Bana is going to take this opportunity to … Read More
Welcome Back!
Dr. Bana and the staff and Miami Sedation and Cosmetic Dentistry are pleased to have you back in our office. Your safety and comfort are a top priority, and we have made a few important changes we would like to share with you that you can expect at your next appointment. We wipe down all office surfaces frequently, and staff … Read More
Invisalign in Miami: What to Expect & How to Get Started
Read the video transcript At Miami Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry, Dr. Bana begins the Invisalign process by using the iTero Element scanner to give you a 3D representation of what their teeth look like currently, along with a simulation of what you can expect them to look like after the process has ended. Molded impressions and photographs will also be … Read More
Are Dental Implants Painful?
Read the video transcript One of the most common questions that is asked about Dental Implants is “are they painful?”. In this post, Dr. Bana will address this question and hopefully put your mind at ease. He has been doing Dental Implants for over twenty years, and he has been asked about this often. Read on to find out more! … Read More
Next Level Sterilization
Dr. Ramon Bana was raising the bar on practice sterilization before the spread of Covid throughout the US. In fact, he was implementing new methods of clean air circulation back in January without even knowing how important it would truly be!
Forget Your Fears with Sedation Dentistry
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dentist! Miami Sedation & Cosmetic Dentistry knows that some folks avoid the dentist’s chair like the plague. According to studies at the Dental Fears Research Clinic at the University of Washington, as many as 8% of Americans are too afraid to go to dentists and 20% are too anxious to visit a dentist for anything … Read More
Cone Beam-What? Translation: Better Dental Experiences
Dr. Ramon Bana, your trusted Miami dentist, is passionate about finding ways to improve the patient experience and achieve lasting results when it comes to the health and appearance of your smile. This requires continuous learning and investing in the types of advanced technologies that will stand the test of time—because keeping up with trends can be exciting, but optimal … Read More