Bridge Your Teeth Gap: All about Dental Bridges
If you are missing one or more consecutive teeth, a dental bridge can help to “bridge the gap!” There are both cosmetic and health purposes for a dental…
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Read article: Bridge Your Teeth Gap: All about Dental Bridges
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Health Value of Regular Dental Examinations and Cleanings
Read article: Health Value of Regular Dental Examinations and CleaningsYour teeth and overall dental health are a key part of your overall wellbeing and quality of life. Regular at-home care such as brushing and flossing are necessary…
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Sedation Dentistry: What You Should Know
Read article: Sedation Dentistry: What You Should KnowMany people – at least 36% of all Americans – say that they have dental anxiety, and another 12% have severe anxiety regarding dental care. At Smiles By…
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How Different Types of Beverages Affect Your Teeth and Health
Read article: How Different Types of Beverages Affect Your Teeth and HealthWith summer here, many of us are looking to relax in the shade, often with a cool beverage in hand. Especially in Florida, a cold sports drink or…
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Most Important Things to Know About Dental Crowns
Read article: Most Important Things to Know About Dental CrownsWhat is a Dental Crown? Anatomically, the term “crown” refers to the visible surface of a tooth after it develops below the gums and erupts into place. In…
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The Benefits of the Fotona Laser
Read article: The Benefits of the Fotona LaserIf you are looking for a dentist in Jacksonville, FL., you may be looking for a dental office that offers the latest and greatest in technology. One of the…
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What to Expect From A Dental Hygienist
Read article: What to Expect From A Dental HygienistWhen you schedule an appointment for your twice-yearly routine dental cleanings, you are likely given an appointment first, with a dental hygienist. After you see the hygienist, you…
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Do I Have Sleep Apnea?
Read article: Do I Have Sleep Apnea?Sleep apnea is typically thought of as an issue that a sleep specialist addresses, not a dentist. However, dentists, especially a cosmetic dentist in Jacksonville, offer treatments to…
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How To Care for A Cracked Tooth
Read article: How To Care for A Cracked ToothDepending on its severity, a broken or cracked tooth might not be an “emergency.” However, it is always serious enough that you’re going to want to pay a…
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Electrolytes and the Importance of Hydration
Read article: Electrolytes and the Importance of HydrationMaintaining the right electrolyte balance in your body is very important for good health. Keeping hydrated with electrolytes can help your body thrive in a number of different…
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What Makes A Good Candidate For Veneers?
Read article: What Makes A Good Candidate For Veneers?Dental veneers have the ability to transform the look of your teeth and conceal imperfections like chips or discoloration. These thin, custom-made shells are adhered to the front…
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Annual Holistic Dental Cleanings Improve Your Health & Smile
Read article: Annual Holistic Dental Cleanings Improve Your Health & SmileThere are wide-ranging views about whether one, two, or more annual dental cleanings are adequate for healthy teeth and oral hygiene. Some studies indicate that a single visit could be…
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