How To Overcome A Fear Of Going To The Dentist
January 20, 2015
Remember That Dentists Are Here To Help Everyone knows a friend or family member who fears to go to the dentist. This fear can be the result of previous traumatic experience or often the fear of the unknown. People with this fear will do just…
Keep ReadingWhich Holiday Treats May Lead To Cavities?
December 18, 2014
Moderate Cookies, Candies & Sweets This Holiday Season ‘Tis the season of holiday celebrations, which means cookies, candies and sugary treats are flooding our surroundings. If you find yourself indulging in these sugary treats make sure to spend extra time on your oral hygiene. It’s…
Keep ReadingNeed A Teeth Cleaning Before Year’s End? Check Your Insurance
November 21, 2014
Do Dental Benefits Roll Over? The year is coming to an end, which means that most insurance benefits will be renewed in January. Unfortunately, these benefits don’t roll over into the new year and most insurance companies will pay for two cleanings and exams per…
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How To Get Real Whiter Teeth
November 17, 2014
Stop Dreaming & Get Whiter Teeth Do you know someone who always talks about wanting whiter teeth? Have your teeth been dark your whole life, potentially due to antibiotic exposure during tooth development? Have you been drinking coffee, tea, or red wine for decades and…
Keep ReadingAre You Suffering From Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
September 22, 2014
Are You One Of The Millions Of Americans Suffering From OSA Sleep Disorder? Obstructive Sleep Apnea, or OSA, occurs while an individual sleeps and their tongue rolls backward, blocking their airway. This blockage can occur from 10-100 times an hour for up to 90 seconds…
Keep ReadingProviding Your Child With Proper Tooth Care
September 9, 2014
How To Ensure That Kids Receive Proper Dental Care Teaching your child the importance of tooth care is vital as he or she grows older. By providing your child with good tooth care, as early as their first baby teeth show, you can help your…
Keep ReadingThe Narwhal’s Mysterious Unicorn Tooth
April 21, 2014
What Is The Narwhal’s Unicorn Tooth? Have you heard about the mysterious narwhal and its unicorn tooth? Our dentists in Gainesville have always been curious about these enigmatic creatures. Often seen migrating off the coast of Canada in the Arctic waters, these unique whales bare…
Keep ReadingThe Benefits Of Chewing Gum
April 21, 2014
Does Chewing Gum Have Benefits For Dental Health? What is good and bad about chewing gum? The habit of chewing gum dates back to the Greeks and Mayans chewing sap from native trees. While gum now comes in many flavors and types, not all gum…
Keep ReadingHow To Detect Oral Cancer Early
April 17, 2014
Celebrate Oral Cancer Awareness Month With A Dental Checkup April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, approximately 43,000 people will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer this year. Smoking and tobacco use have always been major risk factors for…
Keep ReadingThe Myth About Losing Teeth As You Age
March 14, 2014
What's The Correlation Between Aging & Losing Teeth? Once upon a time, everyone assumed you would lose your teeth as you age. This could not be further from the truth. With the necessary care, we can keep our teeth for our entire life. A healthy mouth…
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