O’Brien Smiles offers comprehensive dental solutions to maintain optimal oral health for patients throughout Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, and Bradenton. Contact our office for more information.

Lakewood Ranch, FL dentist Dr. Allison O’Brien welcomes new patients. Contact our office to schedule an appointment.

With dental X-rays (radiographs), we can view your teeth and surrounding structures with remarkable accuracy and in a way the human eye cannot. X-ray images provide the information we need to plan your dental treatment. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Dentist in Lakewood Ranch, Dr. Allison O’Brien, offers a variety of preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dental solutions to best care for the needs of you and your family. Contact our office for more information.

O’Brien Smiles is located at 8936 77th Terrace E #103, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202.

Dr. Allison O’Brien practices at O’Brien Smiles, 8936 77th Terrace E #103, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202.

Dentist in Lakewood Ranch, Dr. Allison O’Brien, offers a variety of teeth whitening solutions to give you a whiter, brighter, more confident smile. Contact our office for more information.

O’Brien Smiles offers comprehensive cosmetic dental solutions, including bonding, porcelain and Bioclear veneers, and gum contouring, to improve the appearance of your smile while maintaining optimal oral health. Contact our office for more information.

Dentist in Lakewood Ranch, Dr. Allison O’Brien, follows American Dental Association guidelines to help patients prevent tooth decay. These include twice-daily tooth brushing, daily flossing, avoiding sugar, and maintaining twice-yearly professional cleanings.

It is recommended that people floss at least once a day to ensure that food does not build up between teeth and form harmful plaque. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Typically, you will be asked to bring a photo ID and a copy of your insurance details (if any) to your first appointment. Sometimes, you can complete your new patient forms ahead of time. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

The American Dental Association recommends that most people visit the dentist every 6 months. However, specific needs may require more frequent visits. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

O’Brien Smiles offers Invisalign® and Clear Braces to correct misalignment of the teeth. Contact our office for information or to schedule a consultation.

Lakewood Ranch, FL orthodontic patients are welcome at O’Brien Smiles. Contact our office to schedule an appointment.

Invisalign® is a non-invasive, aesthetic solution for straightening teeth. If your teeth are crowded, gapped, or misaligned, Invisalign® can offer a healthier, more attractive smile. At O’Brien Smiles, we can help you achieve a beautiful, healthy smile with Invisalign®. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Allison O’Brien, contact our office.

The length of your orthodontic treatment will depend on your individual treatment plan and goals. During your consultation with Dr. Allison O’Brien, we will discuss your options. Many factors affect the duration of orthodontic treatment, including your treatment goals, the condition of your teeth, type of treatment, and how well you comply with the treatment plan. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Clear aligners, such as Invisalign®, can yield rapid results for patients with minimal malocclusions, but Clear Braces are also an effective option. Teeth must be moved slowly to prevent damage to the tooth roots. Strict compliance with your prescribed treatment plan will keep the timing on track. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Orthodontic treatment is recommended strictly on a per-case basis. Visit us in Lakewood Ranch to learn more about options that best align with your goals.

Some patients may experience a reversion of their treatment if retainers are not utilized properly. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Orthodontic treatment can begin at any age, but the typical age for an initial consultation is 7, with treatment beginning between ages 8 and 14. Certain conditions are treated more easily while the jaw is still growing. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Orthodontists specialize in aligning teeth and jaws to maintain a straight and natural-looking smile. In addition to four years of dental school, they receive additional education focused on diagnosing and treating teeth and jaw misalignment. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

We offer two convenient options to fit your goals and lifestyle:
Invisalign®
Clear Braces
Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

O’Brien Smiles offers oral surgery solutions, including extractions and bone grafting, to restore optimal oral health. Contact our office for more information or to schedule a consultation.

We use the latest dental anesthetic and sedation techniques, including nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation, to block discomfort during treatment. Depending on the procedure performed, you may feel some discomfort when the anesthetic wears off. We will advise you on the most effective way to treat any post-operative pain. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

At O’Brien Smiles, Dr. Allison O’Brien can evaluate your needs and perform many oral surgery procedures, such as extractions and bone grafting, without a separate referral. Contact our office for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Allison O’Brien will work with you directly to determine the best treatment for your needs. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Any treatment involving a surgical incision in the gums is considered oral surgery. This can include procedures such as extractions and bone grafting performed on the teeth, mouth tissues, and jaws. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Many procedures can be completed comfortably right in our Lakewood Ranch office, while more complex cases may be performed at a hospital or outpatient surgery center. Dr. Allison O’Brien is on staff at the Manatee Surgery Center for patients who need this level of care. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

X-rays are typically used as a preliminary tool to determine the extent to which surgery is required. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Oral surgery typically takes between 45 and 90 minutes, but this varies according to the complexity of the procedure. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Depending on your procedure and the methods used, it is recommended that you rest for at least 48 to 72 hours. For some procedures, however, it may take up to a month for soft tissue to fully heal. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

O’Brien Smiles offers nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation options, discussed with you based on your medical history and the specific procedure. Contact our office for more information or to schedule an appointment.

O’Brien Smiles offers comprehensive solutions for treating periodontal (gum) disease, including deep cleaning, scaling and root planing, and saliva testing. Contact our office for more information.

Lakewood Ranch, FL dentist Dr. Allison O’Brien welcomes new patients for periodontal care. Contact our office to schedule an appointment.

A periodontist is a dentist with 2-3 years of additional training focused specifically on the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Bleeding gums are often a sign of gingivitis, or inflammation of the gums. It’s a common and mild form of gum disease, caused by a buildup of plaque at your gum line. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Treatment of bleeding gums depends on the cause. Common treatments include improved oral hygiene, professional teeth cleaning, or scaling and root planing procedures. Paying more attention to proper brushing and flossing can stop gums from bleeding if the problem is related to dental hygiene. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Signs of gingivitis, the mildest and most treatable form of periodontal disease, include reddening, swelling, and bleeding gums. Other symptoms are chronic halitosis (bad breath), sensitive teeth, and difficulty or pain with chewing. At this point, professional periodontal treatment can prevent the gingivitis from advancing to periodontitis. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Periodontal disease has been linked to diabetes, heart/kidney disease, Alzheimer’s disease, asthma, osteoporosis, and some forms of cancer. Research continues into the cause-and-effect relationship between gum disease and other health conditions. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Gum disease is another term for periodontal disease. Both terms refer to the same bacterial infection of the gums. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

O’Brien Smiles offers root canal therapy for diseases of the tooth pulp. We strive to help as many patients as possible retain their natural teeth. Contact our office for more information.

Root canal therapy treats the center, or pulp, of a tooth that is inflamed, infected, or dead. The pulp is a soft substance consisting of nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue. Root canal treatment is preferable to tooth extraction because it allows the natural tooth to remain. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

At O’Brien Smiles, Dr. Allison O’Brien can evaluate your tooth and perform root canal treatment directly, without a separate referral in most cases. Contact our office for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Recovery typically lasts a few days, but in some cases may take a couple of weeks. Each situation is different. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Endodontic treatment includes performing root canal therapy and other procedures relating to the tooth pulp. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Root canal therapy is the most common, but not the only, procedure that falls under endodontic treatment. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Becoming an endodontist requires an additional 2-3 year specialty program after graduation from an accredited dental school. Many general dentists, including Dr. Allison O’Brien, also perform root canal treatment as part of comprehensive restorative care. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

An apicoectomy is a minor treatment that involves removing the infected tip of a tooth root, then sealing the interior of the tooth to prevent further infection. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

O’Brien Smiles offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), including custom oral appliances that serve as CPAP alternatives. Contact our office for more information.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious condition that causes a person to stop breathing multiple times during sleep. It’s estimated that 22 million Americans have sleep apnea, and 80% of them are undiagnosed. If you suspect you have sleep apnea, contact our office for a consultation.

Sleep apnea symptoms include loud snoring or gasping during sleep, insomnia, daytime fatigue, and headache. This disorder has also been linked to cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, acid reflux, and obesity. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Sleep apnea treatment will vary based on the type of sleep apnea. At O’Brien Smiles, we offer custom oral appliance therapy (OAT) as a comfortable alternative to bulky CPAP machines. Other options may include diet changes, positional therapy, and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. Contact our office for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Dentist in Lakewood Ranch, Dr. Allison O’Brien, offers sleep apnea treatments for local patients through dental sleep medicine. Contact us to schedule a consultation today.

A series of tests may be conducted to determine the severity of your sleep apnea. Certain physical features or body types can make a person more likely to have sleep apnea, including a prominent overbite, obesity or significant and recent weight gain, a short, large neck, a nasal breathing obstruction, or very crowded teeth. If you think you may be suffering from sleep apnea, contact us today.

Sleep apnea treatment will vary based on the type and severity of sleep apnea. Options include diet changes, positional therapy, oral appliance therapy (OAT), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, and surgery. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

There are 3 types of sleep apnea: obstructive, central, and mixed. The most common form of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.

It is estimated that 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, and 80% of them are undiagnosed. Contact O’Brien Smiles for more information or to schedule an appointment.