Bonham Benefits for a Tough Economy!

By now, it’s common knowledge that our country and even the world is facing hard economic times. So, as a community, we need to pull together and make sound economic decisions about our local economy and the way local businesses and residents can work together to strengthen our local economy. We’d like to do our part during this time to make dental care affordable because we know that while we can wait for things to get better, gingivitus and periodontal disease won’t. So we’ve made two major changes to accommodate your needs as a patient: [Read more]

Whoopi Gets It

In October, Whoopi Goldberg (The View) confessed that she takes full responsibility for her oral health and regrets not taking the measures necessary to prevent her from undergoing major gum surgery.  Watch this video clip and see if you are convinced. [Read more]

Lifetime Whitening!

Want to have and maintain that brilliant white smile you’ve always wanted?  Don’t bother wasting your money on consumer-grade whitening strips when you can have the power of professional whitening the rest of your life!

New patients may receive a home whitening kit ($388 value) when they establish at our office with a new patient exam, x-rays, and professional cleaning.  If you are a current patient, you can join too!  Call to learn more about your promotional discounted rate for this program.

It works like this: at your visit we will create a custom tray and afterwards, we will provide a lifetime supply of whitening gel.*  It’s that easy!

• 2 professional cleanings must be maintained annually at our office or else lifetime subscription may be voided.
• May not be combined with any other offer or discount.
• The patient and anMay not be combined with any other offer or discount.y other person responsible for payment has the right to refuse to pay, cancel payment, or to be reimbursed for any other service, examination, or treatment that is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for the free, or reduced fee service, or treatment.

Osteoporosis Affects Your Dental Health

A current complex dental issue is the concern about osteoporosis medications causing healthy bone to die.

There are studies indicating the bisphosphonates in osteoporosis medications can cause a serious dental condition called “osteonecrosis,” a rare condition in which healthy jawbone dies.

Early research shows that certain cancer patients who take an intravenous bisphosphonate are more likely to develop osteonecrosis than other patients.

Here is what is important for you to know if you are taking a bisphosphonate.

Tell us if you take an osteoporosis medication. Having your current medical history is critical when we plan your dental treatments.

You need regular check-ups, especially if you will undergo cancer treatments. Regular exams will help us to identify any unusual oral changes while they are in their early and most treatable stage.

Before you begin any medical treatment, tell your physician and oncologist about dental issues. This will help your medical team plan your treatments and monitor any effects from dental procedures we perform.

Tell us and your doctors if anything out of the ordinary occurs in your mouth. This includes bleeding gums, pain, an infection or an unusual sensation in your mouth.

Update your dental and medical history with me and your medical team. When your medical and dental teams have the same information, we will all be aware of anything that could affect your dental and overall health.

Provide phone numbers. Your physician, oncologist and I may need to confer about your health or care and coordinate our treatment plans.

Because we know so little about the bisphosphonate effect on the body, we should proceed with caution, for today is not as simple as we wish it were.

As always, please call our office if you notice anything out of the ordinary in your mouth. We can examine you and intercede early.

Dr. Carey Bonham to Coordinate “Give Kids a Smile”

Every year, the Pinellas County Dental Association (PCDA) and the Upper Pinellas County Dental Association (UPDCA) participate in the national ADA event called “Give Kids a Smile” (GKAS), which provides education, preventative and restorative care to low-income children who do not have access to care. 

After 3 years of coordinating this event in Pinellas County, Dr. Chris Wujik is passing on the torch to Dr. Carey Bonham of Bonham Dental Arts in Largo.  Dr. Carey Bonham will be in charge of orchestrating volunteers, transportation, and marketing this humanitarian event that is held annually in tandem with National Children’s Dental Health Month in February.
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