Oral bacteria and your health
Most people are conditioned from childhood about the importance of removing bacteria from the mouth by brushing, flossing, and rinsing with mouth wash. We have come to understand…
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Overnight snoring and tooth decay
Read article: Overnight snoring and tooth decayIf you or your partner are known to snore overnight, we’ve got some unfortunate news: scientists have linked mouth breathing during sleep with increased levels of tooth decay.…
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Even sugar-free drinks can damage teeth, study finds
Read article: Even sugar-free drinks can damage teeth, study findsDentists have been touting the benefits of reducing sugary drinks for decades. But did you know that focusing on sugar content may not be enough? It turns out…
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Tooth decay risk doubles in children exposed to secondhand smoke
Read article: Tooth decay risk doubles in children exposed to secondhand smokeSmoking is bad for your oral health on its own merit, but did you know that smoking can also cause dental problems for the children subjected to your…
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Periodontal disease linked with breast cancer
Read article: Periodontal disease linked with breast cancerPreventing periodontal disease is important in the prevention of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other illnesses. But new research has now linked periodontal disease to breast…
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Does access to dental insurance prompt better oral healthcare?
Read article: Does access to dental insurance prompt better oral healthcare?Particularly during campaign season, we often hear about the cost of healthcare, access to healthcare, and how dental care fits into these issues. Candidate Bernie Sanders, for example,…
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Been a while since your last cleaning? Here’s what to expect.
Read article: Been a while since your last cleaning? Here’s what to expect.Even if it has been years since your last regular dental cleaning, we want to reassure you that an oral cleaning is a simple, pain-free procedure designed to keep…
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What your tooth pain is REALLY saying
Read article: What your tooth pain is REALLY sayingDid you know that there are pain meridians located throughout the body? These meridians mean that problems in one location can be manifested by pain in an entirely…
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Why you may want to quit tobacco in 2016
Read article: Why you may want to quit tobacco in 2016The impact of smoking on the body’s wellness is well-documented: smoking is simply bad for the body from head to toe. And smoking has an especially detrimental impact…
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After all the holiday sugar, give your teeth some attention!
Read article: After all the holiday sugar, give your teeth some attention!It’s the start of a brand new year and it’s time for the patients who overindulged in sweets to start coming in with toothaches! We often see people…
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How to Avoid Overbrushing Teeth
Read article: How to Avoid Overbrushing TeethYou’re so enthusiastic about brushing and oral care that you just can’t help but take it out on your teeth. Brush harder to get them cleaner, right? Wrong!…
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Merry Christmas from Smiles by Shields!
Read article: Merry Christmas from Smiles by Shields!As your Jacksonville FL dentist, we’re proud to be a part of what makes you smile. We know that family time over the holidays is one of many…