Author: Dr. My-Huong Ta, DDS

Dr. My-Huong Ta, DDS is the founder of Siesta Village Dentistry in Siesta Key, Florida. She provides cosmetic, general, implant, periodontal, and LANAP laser dentistry for patients in Siesta Key and Sarasota, FL.

What is Botox? Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Jaw pain / soreness, jaw clicking or popping, headaches such as dull aches to chronic migraines, teeth grinding, jaw clenching BOTOX® is used as an alternative treatment for TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint) disorders and associated jaw tension and pain. When injected into facial muscles afflicted with soreness and discomfort, BOTOX® […]

Why is PRP Important and Why Would Someone Need It? Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a new approach to tissue regeneration and it is becoming a valuable tool to promote healing in many procedures in dental and oral surgery, especially in aging patients.   PRP is so exciting because it allows your body to utilize normal healing pathways at a […]

What is SomnoDent A SomnoDent sleep apnea oral appliance is a premium, custom-fitted dental device developed for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. It is an effective, comfortable, and durable alternative to CPAP therapy or corrective surgery. By simply wearing a SomnoDent while sleeping, your lower jaw (mandible) will be moved forward into a comfortable position, […]

All-on-4 Implants What are All-on-4 dental implants? All-on-4 implants are a permanent set of fabricated teeth set on dental implants surgically placed into your jaw. They look, feel, and function like natural teeth. All-on-4 dental implants: Are permanent teeth that can be brushed and cleaned like natural teeth Do not have to be taken out Do […]

What are Dental Implants? Dental implants are replacement tooth roots. Implants provide a strong foundation for fixed (permanent) or removable replacement teeth that are made to match your natural teeth. How Successful Are Dental Implants? Success rates of dental implants vary, depending on where in the jaw the implants are placed but, in general, dental […]

What is Invisalign? Invisalign uses a series of customized, clear aligners to straighten teeth faster and with fewer office visits than traditional braces. Thousands of orthodontists in the United States and Canada use Invisalign braces to accurately and effectively treat their patients. Invisalign aligners are: Nearly invisible – Invisalign aligners cannot be readily seen while you are […]

Veneers Consisting of ultra-thin, wafer-like shells that are placed on the front surface of teeth, veneers are one of the best cosmetic dental treatments for quickly improving the look of a person’s smile. Veneers are great for correcting problems with spacing, visibly damaged teeth, misaligned teeth, crooked teeth, discolorations and more. Veneers are custom-built using […]

Tooth-Colored Fillings A tooth-colored filling is a dental treatment that is designed to restore teeth that have experienced mild damage or decay, often caused by a cavity. While most cavities can be dealt with quite easily, leaving them untreated can lead to serious consequences. Food particles and harmful bacteria can use cavities to access the […]

When a tooth is severely damaged or causing significant problems for other teeth, we may decide to remove it entirely. This process involves numbing the area and then carefully removing the tooth from the socket in a way that minimizes discomfort. From there, our team will quickly get to work with initiating the healing process […]