Total Dental Solutions Blog

Barbara dealt with dental problems for many years and saw all kinds of specialists leading up to her move to North Naples, FL.
When she arrived, she knew she would need to find a highly-skilled dentist to take on her series of oral health complications.
She found that with Dr. Hoop and our team at George A. Hoop, DDS.
Hear Barbara’s moving testimony about how a full-mouth reconstruction in our North Naples, FL dental office gave her a beautiful, confident smile she loves to show off!
Call George A. Hoop, DDS today at (239) 594-8817 or fill out our online form to request a consultation.

Would you like to have a new smile in time for Valentine’s Day? You could if you start your orthodontic care soon!
With Six Months Smiles^®, you could correct your crooked teeth, close gaps in your smile, and feel more confident, too. Six Month Smiles is a great short-term orthodontic option for adults who are primarily interested in creating a more appealing and attractive smile.
This system can work so quickly because it’s focused on fix the most visible teeth in your mouth. For anyone with mild or moderate crowding, gapped teeth, crooked teeth, or an overbite, this may be the perfect solution for you.
If you live in or near Fort Myers or North Naples, FL, George A. Hoop, DDS, would be happy to examine your teeth and let you know if Six Months Smiles or one of our other orthodontic services could work for you.
Fill out our online form today or call (239) 594-8817 to request your appointment. It just might be your first step to a better smile.

We will save money for months or even years to enjoy something that we know won’t last forever — like a new car or truck — or something even shorter — like a week-long vacation.
What if you could get something that does last much, much longer, like the rest of your life, instead? What if you could get a new smile, keep eating the foods that you love, and try new ones, too?
That would probably make your next vacation and your day-to-day life even more enjoyable.
You can do that by investing in your smile. If you are missing one or more teeth, call (239) 594-8817 to learn about dental implants at the office of George A. Hoop, DDS.
Our implants have helped countless people in and around Fort Myers and North Naples, FL restore their smiles and their quality of life.

Restore Your Teeth Completely

Each of your teeth is a single unit, which is divided into a crown (the part above the gumline) and the root (the part below the gumline embedded in your jawbone).
Your roots anchor your teeth in place and add strength to your bite by creating a direct connection from your crown to your jaw. The crowns of your teeth are the tools you use to bite and chew your food. The crowns are also what people see when you smile.
Many replacement teeth are focused on restoring the crowns. Dentures and dental bridges are a few examples of this.
What’s missing is a replacement for the roots of your lost teeth. Implants fill this role. By getting implants, you are recreating the connection between your jaw and your crowns so you can continue eating the foods that you love.
The stability that comes with implants allows your dentures, dental bridges, and dental crowns to function more like natural teeth. Implants make your restorations more secure as well, which means you can keep them even longer.

What You Can’t See Is Just As Important

Many people think about their appearance after losing one or more teeth. This certainly affects your smile, and it can affect your self-confidence as well.
This is understandable. We all want to look our best, and having an empty space where you once had a tooth can have an emotional impact.
Unfortunately, if you fill that gap with a dental bridge or dentures, then you may be allowing another problem to develop. With nothing to replace your missing root, your jawbone may start to shrink.
Without a root or a replacement, your jaw will stop making new bone tissue. This new tissue is essential because it replaces old tissue as it is absorbed by your body. Without new tissue, your jaw will get smaller and weaker.
By getting an implant or implants to support your crown, bridge, or denture, you are replacing your missing roots. Your jaw will continue making new tissue as a result, and your restorations will look, feel, and function nearly as well as your healthy natural teeth once did.

What Are Your Teeth Worth?

Many people have pointed out that we don’t really appreciate something until it’s gone. That’s certainly true of our teeth. Based on our experience, a lot of people don’t realize how much their teeth affect their everyday lives until those teeth are gone.
We want you to keep smiling. We want you to feel comfortable eating what you want to eat. We also want you to be able to speak without worrying that your “teeth” might fall out.
Implants and Dr. Hoop can give you that assurance. But first, you have to schedule an appointment with us at either of our locations in Fort Myers or North Naples, FL. You can do that by calling (239) 594-8817 or contacting us online.

When it comes to sleep apnea treatment, it helps to have a professional who not only treats the condition, but who also understands how you feel.
That’s what you get when you trust George A. Hoop, DDS in Fort Myers, FL.
Dr. Hoop suffered for years with sleep apnea before he got a diagnosis.
Now, he helps patients find solutions that suit their needs and lifestyle with our sleep apnea treatment.

Call our Fort Myers, FL dental office today at (239) 594-8817 or fill out our online form to request an appointment.

You’re looking forward to the new summer season and all the exciting plans you have lined up.
Your friend from college is getting married in a couple of months, you have a long-awaited vacation coming up, and you plan to spend some time splashing around at the beach with family and friends.
Oh, and you really hope to squeeze in an oral surgery in there somewhere!
…Said no person, ever!
Oral surgery at George A. Hoop, DDS in Fort Myers, FL is nothing to fear, of course. In fact, we rely on oral surgery to ensure your mouth stays healthy.
But all of us would like to avoid it if we could, especially in the midst of your busy summer.
Today, we’re hoping to help you avoid oral surgery with some helpful dental health tips!

6 Ways To Avoid Oral Surgery This Summer!

You can have a healthy, fun summer free of dental problems that might land you in the dentist office for oral surgery.
All you need to do is follow these six tips!

#1 – Visit Your Fort Myers, FL Dentist!

You need a great dentist on your team if you want to keep your smile healthy and strong.
That’s what you get when you choose our team at George A. Hoop, DDS!
When we see you for twice annual dental check-ups, we’re able to deep clean those hard-to-reach places inside your mouth and remove hardened plaque that can lead to gum disease.
We also use the latest in dental technology to detect early signs of tooth decay, gum disease, and other threats to your oral health so we can treat it right away in our Fort Myers, FL dental office.

#2 – Don’t Forget To Brush & Floss!

One of the reasons you might need oral surgery is because a damaged or infected tooth has to be removed.
The greatest threat to your teeth and gums that can lead to damage and infection is the bad bacteria in your mouth. They are always lurking, waiting to devour the sweet food particles that get lodged between your teeth after you eat and drink.
The solution is to keep your mouth clean everyday according to the recommendations set by the American Dental Association:
*Brushing twice a day with a soft-bristle toothbrush
*Use a toothpaste that contains fluoride
*Floss every single day
*Stay well-hydrated to avoid dry mouth

#3 – Protect Your Teeth With An Athletic Mouthguard!

This would seem like a no-brainer, yet studies indicate that so many athletes admit to not wearing an athletic mouthguard when they’re practicing or playing a sport.
Even if you’re not required by your school, team, or organization to wear one, a custom-fitted athletic mouthguard from Dr. Hoop in Fort Myers, FL is the best, most effective protection against sports-related oral injuries.

#4 – Don’t Neglect Your Overall Health!

It’s important to take good care of yourself because your overall health is a factor in strong teeth and gums.
That means eating the right kind of foods that are loaded with bone-building nutrients. It means drinking plenty of water to encourage bacteria-fighting saliva production in your mouth.
And it means staying active and finding ways to keep stress to a minimum.
All of these lifestyle forces are at play when it comes to achieving and maintaining a beautiful, healthy smile!

#5 – Don’t Avoid Dental Treatment!

You have a small cavity and tell yourself you’ll make an appointment to get it filled later.
Or you have a crack in your tooth that looks like it might be getting bigger, but your tooth still feels pretty strong, so it’s okay.
This kind of “wait and see” approach is counterproductive to good oral health and a pretty smile! Like all problems, ignoring problems with your teeth and gums will only lead to bigger problems until you get them taken care of.
That’s why you never want to put off dental treatment. Doing so could land you in the dentist office for emergency treatment or oral surgery that you could’ve possibly avoided!

#6 – Don’t Put Off Tooth Replacement!

Losing a tooth may seem like no big deal, especially if the large empty space left behind is somewhere in the back and out of sight.
That’s not the case, though. A single tooth lost as an adult will only result in more tooth loss as time goes by.
That’s because the empty space is an open invitation for bacteria to get inside your mouth, which will cause your jawbone and surrounding gum tissue to deteriorate. Without the healthy bone mass and gum tissue to support the neighboring teeth, they’ll loosen and fall out one by one.
We offer a variety of tooth replacement options, including several types of dental implant solutions, so your smile can stay its healthiest!

Make An Appointment

Okay, time to get real!
Let’s say you do everything right and still wind up needing oral surgery. Then what?
First, you schedule your procedure with Dr. Hoop in our Fort Myers, FL dental office.
That way you can be confident in the quality of care you’ll receive in our capable, caring hands.
Then, you follow Dr. Hoop’s pre and post-op instructions for a smooth recovery and fast healing. With our help, you’ll have a better chance of avoiding oral surgery this summer, and if your smile needs surgery to stay healthy, you’ll know you’ve come to the right place!
Call George A. Hoop, DDS today at (239) 594-8817 or fill out our online form to request an appointment.