Toothbrushing Tips For Oral Care
One of the most important tasks a dentist has is to educate their patients on how to properly take care of their teeth while they are at home.…
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Tips on Tooth Whitening
Read article: Tips on Tooth WhiteningBright gleaming teeth are desired by many people, so much so that the tooth whitening industry pulls in billions of dollars every year. From over the counter whitening…
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New Floss In Town
Read article: New Floss In TownAs a Jacksonville, Florida dentist, Dr. Shields sees her fair share of patients who don’t like to floss. No matter how much she recommends this daily ritual, no…
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Female Hormones and Dental Health
Read article: Female Hormones and Dental HealthBeing a woman comes with a mixed bag of life experiences. On the one hand women are capable of bringing life into the world, on the other hand…
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Taking Care Of Your Teeth as You Age
Read article: Taking Care Of Your Teeth as You AgeSome of the most taken for granted tissues in the human body are the teeth. We just tend to assume that they will always be there for us…
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Banish Bad Breath For Good
Read article: Banish Bad Breath For GoodOne of the more embarrassing occurrences in a person’s life is to be informed that you have bad breath. Thankfully for many people this is a one off…
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Bridging the Gap: All About Dental Bridges
Read article: Bridging the Gap: All About Dental BridgesWhen a person loses a tooth they are met with many options. While dental implants are all the rage, there is still much to be said about the…
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Mouth Microbes Affect the Health of your Gut
Read article: Mouth Microbes Affect the Health of your GutIn health and wellness communities everywhere the importance and understanding of the digestive system is becoming more clear every day. As the gastrointestinal tract has been studied, its…
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The Flu and Your Dental Health
Read article: The Flu and Your Dental HealthWith a focus on wellness, this Jacksonville, Florida dentist does a lot to remind her patients of the implications overall well being has on their oral wellness. During…
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Chewing And Your Immune System
Read article: Chewing And Your Immune SystemChewing our food is the main function of your teeth. They are expertly designed to do just that, our incisors to cut, canines to tear, and our molars…
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Getting to Know Your Gums
Read article: Getting to Know Your GumsGingival tissues is one of the most underrated mucosal tissues in your body. Many people worry about the health of their teeth, or if they get a sore…
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Dental Implants Promote Dental Wellness
Read article: Dental Implants Promote Dental WellnessDental implants are prosthetic implants that not only revitalize your smile, but can also improve your overall wellness. There are thousands of patients in the United States who…
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