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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Gingivitis prevention tips
Read article: Gingivitis prevention tipsAre your gums red? Swollen? Do they feel tender to the touch? Are your gums receding from some of your teeth? Do they occasionally bleed when you brush?…
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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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Cosmetic procedures and your 2016 budget
Read article: Cosmetic procedures and your 2016 budgetWe all want a movie star smile, but we don’t all have a movie star budget. How can you make sure the smile of your dreams is affordable…
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How to have the brightest smile in 2016!
Read article: How to have the brightest smile in 2016!Your “new year, new you” resolutions are great! But you know what won’t change? Your teeth! The teeth you have now are the ones you’ll have for a…
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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…
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Are onlays an option?
Read article: Are onlays an option?Your Jacksonville FL dentist Dr. Tiffany Shields understands how the many options for approving the appearance of your smile can be confusing. When more than half of a…
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Get your kids sealants for Christmas!
Read article: Get your kids sealants for Christmas!Dr. Tiffany Shields is your Jacksonville FL dentist for sealants to protect the vulnerable areas of your teeth. Your kids may have forgotten to write them on your…
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