Link between periodontitis and atherosclerosis
Dr. Tiffany Shields is your Jacksonville dentist committed to your total body wellness. And that link between dental health and overall health becomes clearer each day. New research…
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Read article: Link between periodontitis and atherosclerosis
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Ancient tooth plaque reveals ancestor diet
Read article: Ancient tooth plaque reveals ancestor dietAt Smiles by Shields, we see dental health as one component of your total body health. Part of what leads to health is a diet rich in vitamins…
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Early intervention saves you money AND protects from unnecessary procedures
Read article: Early intervention saves you money AND protects from unnecessary proceduresAt Smiles by Shields, we offer preventive care designed to keep your mouth at its optimal performance and to keep your total body health in balance. It’s important…
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What is “healthy” when it comes to your teeth?
Read article: What is “healthy” when it comes to your teeth?With the proliferation of so-called “healthy” foods on the market, your Jacksonville dentist Dr. Tiffany Shields reminds you that health can be a relative term. Foods marketed for…
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Dental Health and Overall Health: Tightly Linked!
Read article: Dental Health and Overall Health: Tightly Linked!As your Jacksonville, Florida dentist Dr. Tiffany Shields promotes oral health, which has proven to be linked to your overall health. That’s why Dr. Shields takes the time…
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Bleeding gums? Call us.
Read article: Bleeding gums? Call us.The team at Smiles by Shields is concerned with your dental health and overall well-being. One of the common concerns of our patients who come to us after…
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Sedation dentistry
Read article: Sedation dentistryAs your home for dental wellness in Jacksonville, Dr. Tiffany Shields and the team at Smiles by Shields are proud to offer sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry is appropriate…
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Packing a dental-friendly lunch
Read article: Packing a dental-friendly lunchWhether you’re packing lunch for the office, the school, or the beach, be sure to focus on foods that benefit oral health. Your Jacksonville dentist Dr. Tiffany Shields…
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Stress can age your smile
Read article: Stress can age your smileIn our high-stress environments, Dr. Tiffany Shields and the team at Smiles by Shields want to remind you that stress-management is important for preserving your youthful smile. The…
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Acid Reflux and your dental health
Read article: Acid Reflux and your dental healthYour Jacksonville dentist Dr. Tiffany Shields is committed to dental care and total body wellness. And that means working alongside your physicians in managing chronic illness and taking…
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Arterial plaque and plaque in the mouth
Read article: Arterial plaque and plaque in the mouthYour Jacksonville dentist Dr. Tiffany Shields is committed to your overall wellness, and that includes one of your most important organs: the heart! And heart health may be…
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What is an abscess?
Read article: What is an abscess?Your Jacksonville dentist Dr. Tiffany Shields is your local resource for all of your oral care needs, including those painful moments when you need attention quickly. Though it…
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