Looking to Forward To The Future of Dentistry
The practice of dentistry has come a long way since the ancient civilizations used crushed pumice to clean their teeth. Over the past century new technologies have developed…
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Vitamins That Improve Oral Health
Read article: Vitamins That Improve Oral HealthAs a wellness dentist in Jacksonville, Florida Dr. Shields is all too familiar with how whole body wellness can affect oral wellness. She works hard to educate her…
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The Real Cause of Tooth Decay: Acid
Read article: The Real Cause of Tooth Decay: AcidWhen many people learn they have a cavity they wonder where it came from. We’ve been told that sugar is the cause of cavities, but that is only…
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Understanding and Practicing Dental Wellness
Read article: Understanding and Practicing Dental WellnessWellness is not just the absence of disease, but the presence of vitality and health. This is also true when it comes to oral wellness. Just because you…
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Dreaming Of a Tooth Whitening For Christmas?
Read article: Dreaming Of a Tooth Whitening For Christmas?This time of year it can feel impossible to get everything on your list crossed off. However with family coming to town, Christmas photos to take, seeing old…
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Talking To Your Teens About Their Teeth
Read article: Talking To Your Teens About Their TeethAt this Jacksonville, Florida dental practice we care a lot about our dental family, this includes every single one of our patients and their families. If you’re a…
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Time to Schedule a Professional Cleaning
Read article: Time to Schedule a Professional CleaningRegular cleanings are a necessary part of any healthy oral regimen. Now that the year is coming to a close, it’s time to start thinking about scheduling one.…
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How to Care for A Cracked Tooth in an Emergency
Read article: How to Care for A Cracked Tooth in an EmergencyWith the Holidays just around the corner, many people will inevitably be making unplanned trips to their Jacksonville, Florida dentist with a dental emergency. One of the most…
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Top Three Reasons People Have Dental Anxiety
Read article: Top Three Reasons People Have Dental AnxietyFor many people a trip to the dentist can be an anxiety filled excursion. No matter how amicable the dentist, hygienists, and staff are, the sound of instruments…
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Pregnancy and Your Dental Health
Read article: Pregnancy and Your Dental HealthThere are many things in our lives that can have a massive effect on our health and wellness, yet none so jarring as pregnancy. This transformation takes a…
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A New Radiographic Addition to the Smiles by Shields Team
Read article: A New Radiographic Addition to the Smiles by Shields TeamNew equipment is always fun to get, and we here at Smiles By Shields are excited to announce the arrival of a brand new Sirona Digital 3D Panoramic…
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Choosing Veneers
Read article: Choosing VeneersOne cosmetic dental procedure receives a lot of press and confusion. This procedure is the placement of veneers. Many people understand that they are porcelain teeth placed on top…
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