Digital Imaging at Smiles by Shields
While a visual examination can uncover some dental problems, it doesn’t reveal all problems. Some dental problems, such as cavities, tooth decay between teeth, or decay underneath a…
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Keeping your Teeth Healthy this Halloween
Read article: Keeping your Teeth Healthy this HalloweenAll the sweet and savory treats served during this Halloween season may be nice, but they can certainly cause problems for your teeth. Luckily, there are a few things…
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Why We Prefer Tooth-Colored Fillings
Read article: Why We Prefer Tooth-Colored FillingsMany years ago, if you went to the dentist and needed to have a tooth filled, your only option was an amalgam filling. Now, thanks to advances in…
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Ozone Therapy and Dental Care
Read article: Ozone Therapy and Dental CareIn the past if you experienced extensive tooth decay and required a filling or root canal you would have to to go through an extensive dental procedure to disinfect…
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Platelet Rich Plasma and Dental Surgery
Read article: Platelet Rich Plasma and Dental SurgeryOne of the biggest drawbacks to needing dental surgery is the amount of recovery time that is involved. Depending upon the type of dental surgery you are having…
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Four Ways Sleep Affects Your Oral Health
Read article: Four Ways Sleep Affects Your Oral HealthEvery day at our Jacksonville, Florida dental practice we work hard to educate patients about their oral hygiene. We clean their teeth, fill cavities, place dental implants and…
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Periodontal Disease and Diabetes
Read article: Periodontal Disease and DiabetesAs a holistic dentist in Jacksonville, Florida we believe that oral health and wellness is tantamount to the wellness of your entire body. A recent study has confirmed…
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Digital Images and Dentistry
Read article: Digital Images and DentistryDuring every dental check up at this Jacksonville, Florida dental office, Dr. Shields will examine each and every one of your teeth for signs of decay. This thorough…
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Physical Therapy For TMJ
Read article: Physical Therapy For TMJAs a holistic dentist in Jacksonville, Florida we think it is important to understand that the health of the mouth can affect the health of the body as…
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Take Care of Your Tongue
Read article: Take Care of Your TongueAs a holistic dental practice in Jacksonville, Florida we believe caring for your oral health will help you maintain your overall health and wellness. We notice that when…
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Fertility Thwarted by Periodontal Disease
Read article: Fertility Thwarted by Periodontal DiseaseAt this Jacksonville, Florida dental practice we know that the health of the mouth is a mirror of the health throughout the body. We practice holistic dentistry and…
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OralID at Smiles By Shields
Read article: OralID at Smiles By ShieldsApril is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and at this Jacksonville, Florida dental practice is celebrating with a new tool, the OralID. The OralID is a new oral cancer…