Starting Positive Oral Health Habits Young
One of the very best things that you can do for your kids when they’re very young is teaching them good oral care habits. The good news is…
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Proper Disposal of Mercury Components in Dental Offices
Read article: Proper Disposal of Mercury Components in Dental OfficesIn the past, it was common practice for dentists to use mercury filled fillings to treat cavities. While these types of fillings helped to prevent the spread of…
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Outfitting Our Oral Hygienists with Your Allergies in Mind
Read article: Outfitting Our Oral Hygienists with Your Allergies in MindWhile seasonal allergies typically won’t cause you any problems at your next dentist appointment, contact allergies may. A contact allergy occurs when you experience some type of reaction,…
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New Year’s Resolutions for Healthier you and Healthier Teeth
Read article: New Year’s Resolutions for Healthier you and Healthier TeethEveryone has a different approach to New Year’s resolutions, but one thing that everyone can agree on is that oral health is important. The last thing you need…
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Time to Schedule your Annual Dental Cleaning
Read article: Time to Schedule your Annual Dental CleaningAs the holidays approach, complete with their deliciously rich foods and desserts, our dentist, Dr. Tiffany K. Shields, would like to remind you to schedule your annual dental…
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Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?
Read article: Are You a Candidate for Dental Implants?If you have one or more missing teeth and do not want to replace them with bridges or partial or full dentures, there is a third option. Dental…
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Healing Power of the Human Mouth
Read article: Healing Power of the Human MouthWhy is it that when you get a cut on your arm, leg, or hand it seems like it takes days or even weeks to heal, but when…
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What is Bio Testing
Read article: What is Bio TestingThere is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to dental procedures such as fillings and crowns. The materials used during the dental procedure may work for one patient,…
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Understanding the Importance of Regular Dental Visits
Read article: Understanding the Importance of Regular Dental VisitsIt is recommended that you schedule a regular dental checkup every three to six months, but is that really necessary? After all, you brush three times a day…
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Importance of Saliva For Oral Health
Read article: Importance of Saliva For Oral HealthIf you’re like most people, saliva is not something that you spend a large amount of time considering. Still, the clear liquid that many take for granted can…
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Treating Cavities at Smiles By Shields
Read article: Treating Cavities at Smiles By ShieldsCavities are one of the most common dental maladies we deal with on a daily basis at this Jacksonville, Florida dental practice. Understanding how these areas of decay…
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What Is Holistic Dentistry?
Read article: What Is Holistic Dentistry?At this Jacksonville, Florida dental office we practice holistic dentistry. If you’ve never heard of holistic dentistry, we’re not surprised. Ours is a unique subset of the field…