Looking to Forward To The Future of Dentistry
The practice of dentistry has come a long way since the ancient civilizations used crushed pumice to clean their teeth. Over the past century new technologies have developed…
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Vitamins That Improve Oral Health
Read article: Vitamins That Improve Oral HealthAs a wellness dentist in Jacksonville, Florida Dr. Shields is all too familiar with how whole body wellness can affect oral wellness. She works hard to educate her…
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The Real Cause of Tooth Decay: Acid
Read article: The Real Cause of Tooth Decay: AcidWhen many people learn they have a cavity they wonder where it came from. We’ve been told that sugar is the cause of cavities, but that is only…
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Understanding and Practicing Dental Wellness
Read article: Understanding and Practicing Dental WellnessWellness is not just the absence of disease, but the presence of vitality and health. This is also true when it comes to oral wellness. Just because you…
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Talking To Your Teens About Their Teeth
Read article: Talking To Your Teens About Their TeethAt this Jacksonville, Florida dental practice we care a lot about our dental family, this includes every single one of our patients and their families. If you’re a…
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Time to Schedule a Professional Cleaning
Read article: Time to Schedule a Professional CleaningRegular cleanings are a necessary part of any healthy oral regimen. Now that the year is coming to a close, it’s time to start thinking about scheduling one.…
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How to Care for A Cracked Tooth in an Emergency
Read article: How to Care for A Cracked Tooth in an EmergencyWith the Holidays just around the corner, many people will inevitably be making unplanned trips to their Jacksonville, Florida dentist with a dental emergency. One of the most…
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Top Three Reasons People Have Dental Anxiety
Read article: Top Three Reasons People Have Dental AnxietyFor many people a trip to the dentist can be an anxiety filled excursion. No matter how amicable the dentist, hygienists, and staff are, the sound of instruments…
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A New Radiographic Addition to the Smiles by Shields Team
Read article: A New Radiographic Addition to the Smiles by Shields TeamNew equipment is always fun to get, and we here at Smiles By Shields are excited to announce the arrival of a brand new Sirona Digital 3D Panoramic…
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Controlling Inflammation
Read article: Controlling InflammationAt Smiles By Shields we believe that maintaining a healthy body is the most important job you will ever have. This is why we place so much emphasis…
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Healthy Habits Healthy You
Read article: Healthy Habits Healthy YouAt our Jacksonville dental office, we know on thing for certain: healthy smiles equal healthy patients. And, nothing makes a patient healthier than an amazing set of healthy…
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Sleep Apnea and Your Health
Read article: Sleep Apnea and Your HealthAt our Jacksonville, Florida office we practice wellness dentistry. This means that we believe that oral health is but one component of your total health. For you to…