Mark Makram DDS | Naples Dentist

Dental veneers are a wonderful investment — and if you’ve recently had veneers in North Naples, you will want to make sure you’re protecting your new restorations to enjoy a beautiful, confident smile for as long as possible. But how can you keep veneers from cracking, breaking, and staining? It’s easy when you follow Dr. Mark Makram’s expert advice. Stick around, because we’ve got our top 5 veneer maintenance tips in this week’s blog post!

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Just because you’ve matured, doesn’t mean you’re too old to straighten your smile. In fact, if straighter teeth have been on your mind heavy lately, you may be heading in the best directing for both your oral health and your confidence. Instead of being embarrassed with crooked teeth—or even metal brackets and wires for that matter—try Invisalign clear braces in Naples. Dr. Mark M. Makram offers a revolutionary way to correct the positioning of your teeth without your friends, coworkers—practically anybody—from ever knowing with clear braces.

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If you have gum disease, you’re certainly not the only one. In fact, you’re among the majority of American adults dealing with bleeding, tender gums and persistent bad breath. But how much do you really know about the condition? Take some time to read through Dr. Mark Makram’s FAQ with everything you need to know about gum disease in Naples.

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It looks like spring is arriving sooner than ever in much of the US. As Floridians, we love the warm weather, but it’s also a little strange — and we say when it seems like things in the world are just a little out of whack, your smile shouldn’t be one of them. Your dentist, Dr. Mark Makram, provides porcelain veneers in Naples. So why not celebrate this early-bird spring by giving your smile the makeover it deserves?

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Gum disease is extremely common. So common, in fact, that nearly 50% of all adults in the U.S. have a form of it, with many being completely unaware. This is because in its initial stages, it is very subtle, with symptoms being red, swollen, or slightly sore gums. These can be surprisingly easy to miss, which can lead to advanced gum disease, called periodontitis. Not only is it terrible for your gums and teeth, but it has also been shown to be strongly linked to diabetes, heart disease, and dementia. In the past, many patients needed surgical intervention to treat the infection. However, Dr. Mark Makram can now offer a faster, less invasive solution thanks to PerioLase in Naples. (more…)

If merely thinking about visiting the dentist sends you into a nervous panic, you certainly aren’t alone. Patients of all ages experience some amount of dental fear and/or anxiety. But when your nerves interfere with your ability to receive the preventive care that keeps teeth and gums healthy, it’s time to visit the sedation dentist in Naples. Dr. Mark M. Makram offers oral and IV sedation to help you relax through your upcoming dental treatment.

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You’re sitting looking at your half-eaten sandwich in disbelief. Your jaw feels like you just completed one of those eating challenges on TV. The kind that features a burger with 20 patties and enough fries to feed a family of 4. Yours is just a simple sandwich and some apple slices, but you can feel your jaw throbbing nonetheless. You might be suffering from TMJ pain, or pain in the jaw joints. The question now is what can you do about it? Dr. Makram wants you know about your options for TMJ therapy in Naples. (more…)