Why you may want to quit tobacco in 2016
The impact of smoking on the body’s wellness is well-documented: smoking is simply bad for the body from head to toe. And smoking has an especially detrimental impact…
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Read article: Why you may want to quit tobacco in 2016
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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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How to Avoid Overbrushing Teeth
Read article: How to Avoid Overbrushing TeethYou’re so enthusiastic about brushing and oral care that you just can’t help but take it out on your teeth. Brush harder to get them cleaner, right? Wrong!…
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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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How to have the brightest smile in 2016!
Read article: How to have the brightest smile in 2016!Your “new year, new you” resolutions are great! But you know what won’t change? Your teeth! The teeth you have now are the ones you’ll have for a…
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Merry Christmas from Smiles by Shields!
Read article: Merry Christmas from Smiles by Shields!As your Jacksonville FL dentist, we’re proud to be a part of what makes you smile. We know that family time over the holidays is one of many…
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Are onlays an option?
Read article: Are onlays an option?Your Jacksonville FL dentist Dr. Tiffany Shields understands how the many options for approving the appearance of your smile can be confusing. When more than half of a…
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Get your kids sealants for Christmas!
Read article: Get your kids sealants for Christmas!Dr. Tiffany Shields is your Jacksonville FL dentist for sealants to protect the vulnerable areas of your teeth. Your kids may have forgotten to write them on your…
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Pay attention to tooth pain: it could signal larger problems!
Read article: Pay attention to tooth pain: it could signal larger problems!At Smiles by Shields, we don’t see tooth pain as a mouth problem, we see it as a health concern! Check out our interactive tooth chart to see…
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Give yourself the gift of dental implants!
Read article: Give yourself the gift of dental implants!Dental implants are an alternative to bridges and dentures. If you have lost teeth due to periodontal disease, injury, illness, or an accident, dental implants allow your Jacksonville…
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What is prophylaxis?
Read article: What is prophylaxis?If you’ve been told that it’s time for prophylaxis, fear not! The term refers to your regular 6-month cleanings. Prophylaxis is a professional tooth cleaning process that allows…
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Need a reason to floss?
Read article: Need a reason to floss?At every dental appointment, you’re likely reminded of the importance of flossing. And while some people have long been accustomed to the daily routine of flossing, others find…
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