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Reaching new patients in the Pembroke Pines region and providing them with the signature exceptional dental care and attention is a task that Dr. Gary Yanowitz and our entire team take very seriously. Informative review sites all across the Internet translate the incredible patient-dedication and awesome results Yanowitz Family Dentistry provides, and perhaps none more broadly than Healthgrades.

Annually on Healthgrades, 20 million unique searches for dental care providers are performed, making it the 3rd largest search category on the site. These searches are from patients who are looking for the best possible dental care and attention available, and a number of those searches are from people right here in the Pembroke Pines, FL. Reaching those patients and helping them receive and maintain the treatment, care, and optimal oral health they need and deserve is our all-encompassing mission.

With Dr. Gary Yanowitz’ new enhanced profile on Healthgrades, more patients can learn about our office and the philosophy and incredible patient care we provide. The reviews for Dr. Yanowitz on his profile are a testament to the genuine commitment Yanowitz Family Dentistry has to its patients and philosophy of care.

On this topic, Dental Products Report recently published an article that features Dr. Yanowitz and our office manager, Maria, titled "I Use That: Sesame Communications and Healthgrades". In the article, Dr. Yanowitz and Maria both speak to how reviews from patients on Healthgrades, as well as how searched the site is for people looking for a new dentist, have gone to grow the practice and help more of our community receive unmatched dental care.

If you’d like to share your own experiences with the Pembroke Pines community on Healthgrades, please don’t hesitate to visit Dr. Yanowitz’ profile on Healthgrades!

Can you believe it's already September? At Gary Yanowitz, DDS, we know that gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease, can be difficult to recognize. Many people don’t recognize the warning signs, bleeding and swollen gums, as a precursor to gum disease. This month, a national campaign is under way to raise awareness about gum health and periodontal disease, and we wanted to help do our part to spread the word!

Dr. Gary Yanowitz will tell you early recognition and action are the most important steps to health gums, and ultimately a health body, too! Studies are published every year linking oral health, including the gums, to the health of other areas of the body, such as your heart. One of the most important steps to improving the care of your gums is recognizing the warning signs for gum disease. These can include:

• Gums that appear red or swollen
• Gums that feel tender
• Gums that bleed easily (during brushing or flossing)
• Gums that recede or pull away from the teeth
• Persistent halitosis, or bad breath
• Loose teeth
• Any change in the way teeth come together in the biting position

If you happen to notice any of these signs with you or your child, please schedule an appointment at our convenient Pembroke Pines, FL office as soon as possible. Dr. Gary Yanowitz and our team can take proactive steps to prevent gingivitis and gum disease, while showing you how to improve gum care in your or your child’s daily oral hygiene habits.

Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last chance to barbeque in the beautiful Pembroke Pines, FL community, head to the lake, and wear your favorite pair of white pants.

About Labor Day

Each year, Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September. It is the one day of year Americans celebrate their achievements in work, which the US Department of Labor says has contributed to prosperity and well-being of America as a whole. Americans have been celebrating Labor Day since the 1880s, and today it is an official federal holiday.

Interesting Facts About Labor Day

• Every year, more than 30 million Americans travel over Labor Day weekend.
• Canada was the first to celebrate Labor Day, and the US soon followed.
• President Cleveland made Labor Day and official US holiday in 1894.
• Labor Day marks the beginning of the NFL and NCAA sports seasons for fans.
• Labor Day marks the end of hot dog season, when Americans consume seven billion hot dogs.

Thanks for being a valued patient of our dental office. Our staff would like to wish you a safe and happy Labor Day weekend. Enjoy your time off!

Putting off your dental visit to Gary Yanowitz, DDS because of fear or anxiety only increases the potential for tooth decay or gum problems. At our office, Dr. Gary Yanowitz and our team offer solutions that allow you to relax, without any pain, so you can keep your mouth healthy. Our solutions can help with many different anxiety issues for both adults and children.

Help with minor anxiety

Nitrous oxide is an excellent choice for most patients. Sometimes referred to as laughing gas, nitrous oxide can be regulated to provide you with the amount of sedation you need. When used before a local anesthetic, the injection will not be uncomfortable and you should not notice any pain during your procedure.

If you plan to use nitrous oxide, you can drive yourself to your appointment. In most cases, you will be fine to drive after your treatment: the sedation wears off quickly. Nitrous oxide can also be used along with other sedation techniques to produce a higher level of sedation.

Oral sedatives are available in a liquid or pill form. If you experience moderate anxiety levels, you can be given a tablet to take before your appointment. This type of sedation will be beneficial in relieving the anxiety that can build before your procedure. However, if you choose this method, you cannot drive yourself to your appointment.

Help with major dental anxiety

If you experience extreme levels of stress and anxiety about dental treatment, you may wish to discuss deep sedation or general anesthesia. With these techniques, you will be barely conscious or unconscious during your procedure. You will not feel discomfort or pain. Once you have experienced dentistry with a sedation technique, your anxiety level may decrease on its own.

People are not born with the fear of a dental exam. Unfortunately, most anxiety issues are due to a bad dental experience or childhood trauma. Sometimes anxiety comes from listening to the tales of others, who may have exaggerated their story. Talk to Dr. Gary Yanowitz and our team about your dental concerns or fears. Let us help you so you can get the dental care you need for a healthy mouth for life.

For more information about overcoming dental anxiety, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gary Yanowitz, please give us a call at our convenient Pembroke Pines, FL office!