Palm Beach Smiles

03/25/2026

Here's another nice comprehensive case. Patient is 80 years old and decided now is the time to have the smile he wants. He enjoys performing as a jazz guitarist in front of an audience. He had a few missing teeth. He also didn't like the color and arrangement of his teeth. He's so happy now. "I have a better smile now than when I was in my 20s!"

We restored his entire mouth (upper and lower arches).

This type of case requires serious experience and knowledge. Attention to detail and working closely with the patient's expectations create a life-changing result. Whether you're 30 or 80 years old, it's never too late.

03/25/2026

Here's a neat case! A sixteen year old patient whose 12-year-old cousin tossed a snorkeling mask at her and accidentally hit her in the mouth... on a Saturday... in the Keys. Her very worried mom called me and we met them at the office (they drove 3 hours!). Instead of reducing the tooth even more to accommodate a crown, we did a very conservative bonded filling. No additional tooth reduction! For a young patient like this, a conservative approach is really important.

Of particular artistic note: It's not just about matching the colors. Look at how the surface anatomy and reflections match the other teeth. Also look at the shape of the tooth, particularly the edge and how that matches the other teeth. If you look closely, you can also see custom surface staining ("white clouds") to match the other teeth. It's all the little things that add up to a big result.

She was able to go to school on Monday with nobody the wiser! And three years later, it's still there and looking great!

08/16/2021

Dr. Barr has some very interesting new information about COVID and Dentistry. Watch this 3-minute video!

Dr. Michael Barr provides an update on the ACTUAL science of COVID in the dental office setting. The results may surprise you! Spoiler alert: Dentistry ha...

06/14/2021

We're back! We've been back, of course, as we never left. But, we're back on Facebook. :-)

There's never been a better or safer time to take care of your oral health, which is connected to the rest of your health.

Give us a call! We're all still here... Dr. Barr, Jo-Ann, Sandy, and Kim! 561-736-2377. Or visit us at www.PalmBeach-Smiles.com

10/17/2020

Hmmm..... This article confirms what Dr. Barr has been saying all along. The dental office is, by far, the safest place you can be.

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/why-dentists-are-reporting-a-low-rate-of-covid-19

09/09/2020

The third most common cause of tooth loss... cracked or split teeth. Large existing fillings can weaken teeth, leaving them more prone to cracking, breaking, or splitting. Cracked teeth can be quite painful. If it hurts when you bite down on something, you may have a cracked tooth. Come see us!

When I reopened my dental practice in early June, the tooth fractures started coming in: at least one a day, every single day that I’ve been in the office.

06/20/2020

MIT study: Dental offices in top 3 safest places to be for COVID!

06/10/2020

Dr. Robert Murphy is a professor of infectious disease at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and the executive director of The Institute for Global Health. "Dentists are experts at infection control."

04/29/2020

Palm Beach Smiles is ready to re-open! Here is a message from Dr. Barr, which may answer some of your questions about COVID and infection control:

04/08/2020

If you have a toothache or broken tooth that's causing discomfort, give us a call! We're IN the office during regular hours. If you need us, we'll get you in and taken care of!

03/26/2020

Hi, everyone! Just a note to say we are OPEN. As in open open. Not answering a phone remotely. We're actually IN the office (during normal business hours). If you have urgent dental needs, give us a call. We can help.