Jeidy Martinez-Pena
Dentist
7480 SW 40 street suite 500 Miami Fl, 33155About
Dr. Jeidy Martinez-Pena is a Dentist practicing in Miami, Fl. Dr. Martinez-Pena specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
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The spaces between my teeth is increasing. What could be causing it?
The answer is a based on a multi-factorial causes that occur through time. With time, our bite changes (gaps between the upper and lower teeth) due to either losing bone, grinding our teeth or just from simple removal of teeth. Our teeth have memory and tend to re-position to their previous location thus creating gaps. Also, after simple removal of teeth, they love to be with companion and tend to shift this causing gaps. Best treatment is to keep a mouth piece of appliance called either a tooth reatainernor night guard. READ MORE
How often should I get a cleaning for my teeth?
Every 6 months should a cleaning be done. READ MORE
Can a normal dentist replace my braces and filling?
By visiting a general dentist he/she can diagnose the need of braces and fillings. They can provide a variety of options for alignment of teeth. READ MORE
I am a 27 years old, and one my adult teeth still hasn't come in. What happens now?
A panoramic X-ray can be taken at the dentist office, it will diagnose any missing teeth or any anomaly of not having a tooth present. It also checks for any bone condition. READ MORE
What are the symptoms of a spreading tooth infection?
Pain, swelling, cold/heat sensitivity, halitosis (bad breath) can all be some of the symptoms of a dental infections. It can easily be spread out mainly through bone and dental cavities. READ MORE
What is the best way to whiten my teeth?
Our teeth have a color based on our genetic dentine. With time, our intake of food stains extrinsically our teeth, which can be removed via tooth whitening (in office and retouch at home whitening system). On the other hand, intrinsic stains (which are genetically predetermined) CANNOT be removed via tooth whitening; but via veneers the color of the entire tooth can be changed. READ MORE
Is bleeding of gums dangerous for a diabetic patient?
Gums (gingival tissue) can bleed due to bacterial presence. Without a dental cleaning, any patient may experience gum bleeding because of bacteria. Diabetic patients are prone to bleeding due to the higher sugar level in their blood, which means higher food for bacteria, thus needing more frequent cleaning. READ MORE
What can I do to help with my bad breath problem?
Halitosis (bad breath) could mean a variety of causes: 1) not having the tongue clean 2) not having a dental cleaning 3) having an uncontrolled bone loss 4) a recurrent tooth cavity 5) a gastro intestinal condition undiagnosed READ MORE
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