All About Crowns
Has your dentist recommended a dental crown? Here is what you need to know. A dental crown restores a tooth’s look and function. In other words, a crown…
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Proper Disposal of Mercury Components in Dental Offices
Read article: Proper Disposal of Mercury Components in Dental OfficesIn the past, it was common practice for dentists to use mercury filled fillings to treat cavities. While these types of fillings helped to prevent the spread of…
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Outfitting Our Oral Hygienists with Your Allergies in Mind
Read article: Outfitting Our Oral Hygienists with Your Allergies in MindWhile seasonal allergies typically won’t cause you any problems at your next dentist appointment, contact allergies may. A contact allergy occurs when you experience some type of reaction,…
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All About Professional Dental Cleaning
Read article: All About Professional Dental CleaningThere is nothing better in the world than the feeling you have after you come from a professional dental cleaning appointment. Even though you brush and floss every…
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Dealing with pesky canker sores
Read article: Dealing with pesky canker soresCanker sores can be a painful and annoying distraction. We’re happy to help you understand a bit more about how canker sores develop, how they can be treated,…
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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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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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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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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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Dr. Shields Featured on Channel 4
Read article: Dr. Shields Featured on Channel 4Wednesday, July 8 your favorite dentist, Dr. Shields will be featured on Channel 4 News at 12:30 pm, so set your DVR. You won’t want to miss it!…
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The dental bridge: when and why it’s recommended
Read article: The dental bridge: when and why it’s recommendedAny time you’re missing teeth, your Jacksonville FL dentist will recommend a replacement strategy. Your teeth work together for many daily functions from eating to speaking. With missing…