Extensive clinical experience, coupled with the extensive training process, creates a special understanding of the functional and esthetic requirements for creating a natural smile, replacing missing teeth and preserving a healthy mouth
Absolute dedication to staying abreast of the changing dental landscape through continuing education. The cumulative hours we spend in continuing education yearly exceeds the state requirement by six times
We are proud members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, charter members of the Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (Dr. Troxel is past president), we are the only office in the Keys to use a phase contrast microscope in the diagnosis and monitoring of periodontal disease. This valuable instrument lets us know the quantity and quality of the bacterial load under the gums where the action is. We believe it essential to enabling our patients control their periodontal disease progress. Support from some of the best dental lab technicians in the world
Collaboration We strive to establish a lasting relationship as partners with our clients where we work together to create a lifetime of oral health. This kind of relationship is based on mutual understanding, effective communication and trust.
Individuality We believe that only you know what is right for you. We are here to help you understand what your current status is, the possible choices for the future and the consequences of those choices. We prefer to create an individualized treatment plan based on each clients long-term personal goals.
Technical excellence We use only the very best materials on the market and the most up to date methods for providing the most beautiful lasting product possible. Our liaison with some of the best specialists in South Florida and some of the best laboratory technicians in the world provide essential support in creating a stellar outcome.
is a persistent feeling that there is not enough saliva in your mouth, making talking and eating difficult or embarrassing. Reduced saliva flow, which causes dry mouth, can damage mouth tissue, cause dental decay and contribute to bad breath.
Why is Saliva Important? Saliva lubricates and protects your mouth from infection by bacteria. It also coats your teeth and protects them from acids that can cause decay. Saliva helps with swallowing and chewing food. Some of the common problems associated with dry mouth include a constant sore throat, burning sensation, problems speaking, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness or dry nasal passages. Left untreated, dry mouth can damage your teeth. Without adequate saliva to lubricate your mouth, wash away food, and neutralize the acids produced by plaque, extensive decay can occur.
Symptoms Dry mouth sufferers often dont notice that they are suffering from dry mouth until their saliva flow has already dropped by 50%. Symptoms of dry mouth include: a feeling of soreness in the mouth; stickiness to the touch and cracking at the corners of the mouth; a red and parched mouth or pebbled look to the tongue; difficulty eating dry or spicy foods; food just not tasting like it used to; difficulty speaking; a tendency to wake up more often during the night; bad breath.
Dr. Fred Troxel was born in Allentown PA, to a Pennsylvania Dutch sea captain and an army nurse from Memphis (they met during the invasion of N. Africa). He attributes much of his success to this blend of German technical excellence and perseverance with southern gentleness and hospitality.
Five years as a counselor and scientist at Seacamp brought him to Big Pine Key during high school and college in the late 60s. After finishing at FSU, he moved on to the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, graduating in 1973. Continued visits to the Keys during the next few years, as he furthered his dental education, led him to believe the Keys were where he wanted to be long term. Forty years later, he believes it to be one of the best choices he ever made, right up there with choosing dentistry as a profession.
Fred has two children, Wilson and Corbin, born one year apart to the day in 1994 and 1995. His wife Rita, is the original founding member of Key Wests first professional theater, Greene Street Theater and recently retired as Film commissioner for The Florida Keys & Key Wests Tourist Development Council. Apart from dentistry and his family, Fred has a passion for fishing and snorkeling. He is the three time Bonefishing World Champion. Dont ask him about it if you are in a hurry.