An Ounce Of Prevention for Oral Health and Total Wellness
Perhaps if Benjamin Franklin would have told George Washington, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” he would not be known as the president with…
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Spring Into A Better Oral Health Routine
Read article: Spring Into A Better Oral Health RoutineWe all know that keeping a regimented oral health routine is important to keep our teeth clean and healthy. We also know that keeping that routine a routine…
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Could dental offices become cancer screening grounds?
Read article: Could dental offices become cancer screening grounds?Advances in cancer detection are undergoing trials in China, and the impact for cancer screening during dental visits could be significant. It turns out that saliva may hold…
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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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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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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…