If you have a toddler who has not been to a dentist, we urge you to consider making an appointment today by calling Dr. Wayne C. Harper at 352-867-7181. The best time to start dental check-ups for young children is when their teeth first appear. This may seem a bit early, however it is a […]
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Do Veneers Make Teeth Look Bigger?
Categories: Porcelain Veneers
A well-designed veneer does not make your tooth look larger – unless you want it to. A veneer can correct many cosmetic dental problems and is a minimally invasive restoration. During the placement of some porcelain veneers, an extremely thin layer of enamel is removed from the tooth. If you have teeth with damage, discoloration, […]
Want A Reason To Smile All The Time?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
If you are not happy with your smile, we invite you to consider a complete smile makeover. 1. Look and feel younger. 2. Improve your oral health. 3. Increase your confidence. 4. Smile all the time! Hello, I am Dr. Wayne Harper. Welcome to my dental blog. I serve my patients at my dental practice, […]
Dental Sealant Q & A
Categories: General Dentistry
Q. What are dental sealants? A. Dental sealants are permanent plastic barriers applied to the biting surfaces of teeth. They prevent cavities by filling in the grooves and fissures where food particles are particularly difficult to remove. Most Gainesville pediatric dentists and family dentists offer sealants to their patients. A. Do sealants significantly reduce tooth […]
Dr. Wayne C. Harper Smile Makeovers: It’s Not Just About Your Teeth
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
I have been creating spectacular smiles at my Ocala cosmetic dental practice since 1985. Each one of my Gainesville smile makeover patients values their new smile almost as much as I value their trust. My loyal patients, along with my dedicated dental team, have made my professional career particularly rewarding. Working as a dentist in […]
Children’s Cavities Are Not ‘Just A Part Of Growing Up’
Categories: General Dentistry
Today’s dental blog focuses on a preventative treatment often used to help impede the development of cavities in children. Dental sealants are a thin coat of clear resin that is applied to the biting surfaces of teeth, usually the rear molars. The back teeth are more prone to cavities because is difficult to reach them […]
Less Is More In Dentistry
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, General Dentistry
There are significant new developments in Florida dentistry: stronger, natural-looking materials; improved techniques; more effective diagnostic methods; and more precise instruments. Combine these with the experience and expertise of Dr. Wayne Harper and you’re left with less of what used to make people dread going to the dentist. Less Pain Improved painkillers, lasers, and industry-leading […]
What’s The Latest With Veneers?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
One of the latest breakthroughs in Ocala cosmetic dentistry is prepless veneers. Though thousands of Marion County and Fort McCoy smile restoration patients who have received traditional veneers are happy with the results, some Florida dental patients have delayed this procedure because they do not want to lose healthy tooth structure. Ocala prepless veneers are […]
Gainesville Dental Patients, Take Care Of Your Toothbrush!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
The common household toothbrush. Every Ocala home has at least one, and hopefully all Ocala residents are brushing their teeth after each meal. While cosmetic dentistry and a complete smile makeover seem to be all the rage these days, daily brushing is still the most important thing you can do for your oral health. It […]
Dr. Wayne C. Harper Guide To Healthy Tooth Enamel
Categories: Oral Health
Here at Dr. Wayne C. Harper, we want your teeth to last a lifetime! Tooth enamel is one of the hardest parts of the body, but it is non-renewable so it is important not to not neglect or abuse our teeth. Daily teeth and gum care is the best way to protect tooth enamel. Even […]