Vitamin D Deficiency and Dental Health
Vitamins are an essential part of our health as humans. They are the the fuel that keeps our bodies functioning at peak levels.To keep the utmost oral and…
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Taking Dentistry One Step Further: IABDM
Read article: Taking Dentistry One Step Further: IABDMWe do things a bit differently here at Smiles By Shields. We believe that dentistry is not a medical practice unto itself. We believe that every part of…
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Schedule Your Twice-Yearly Appointment!
Read article: Schedule Your Twice-Yearly Appointment!When it comes to dental health and wellness making twice yearly appointments to your dentist is tantamount to your success. Along with brushing for two minutes twice each day…
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Understanding Canker Sores and Treating Them – Oral Health
Read article: Understanding Canker Sores and Treating Them – Oral HealthCanker sores can be one of the more painful oral maladies that plague our patients. These lesions are extremely common, yet not much is understood about what they…
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Deconstructing Dental Implants
Read article: Deconstructing Dental ImplantsDental implants are quickly becoming one of the most important technologies in dental offices across the United States. With the ability to restore function and aesthetics of a…
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Toothbrushing Tips For Oral Care
Read article: Toothbrushing Tips For Oral CareOne of the most important tasks a dentist has is to educate their patients on how to properly take care of their teeth while they are at home.…
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New Floss In Town
Read article: New Floss In TownAs a Jacksonville, Florida dentist, Dr. Shields sees her fair share of patients who don’t like to floss. No matter how much she recommends this daily ritual, no…
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Taking Care Of Your Teeth as You Age
Read article: Taking Care Of Your Teeth as You AgeSome of the most taken for granted tissues in the human body are the teeth. We just tend to assume that they will always be there for us…
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Banish Bad Breath For Good
Read article: Banish Bad Breath For GoodOne of the more embarrassing occurrences in a person’s life is to be informed that you have bad breath. Thankfully for many people this is a one off…
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Bridging the Gap: All About Dental Bridges
Read article: Bridging the Gap: All About Dental BridgesWhen a person loses a tooth they are met with many options. While dental implants are all the rage, there is still much to be said about the…
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The Flu and Your Dental Health
Read article: The Flu and Your Dental HealthWith a focus on wellness, this Jacksonville, Florida dentist does a lot to remind her patients of the implications overall well being has on their oral wellness. During…
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Dental Implants Promote Dental Wellness
Read article: Dental Implants Promote Dental WellnessDental implants are prosthetic implants that not only revitalize your smile, but can also improve your overall wellness. There are thousands of patients in the United States who…