Jacksonville Dental Specialist Blog

Millions of adults in the United States are living with some form of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. While many of them do not know they have it, this poses a problem for dentists, as they must work fast to treat a problem that can worsen quickly and lead to serious complications surrounding a person’s oral and overall health. So, what can be done? Fortunately, there are a variety of periodontal treatments available to restore dental health. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, read on to find out what your periodontist can do to improve your teeth and gums.

Have you considered dental implants to replace your missing teeth? Tooth loss can cause a wide array of problems for your oral and overall health as well as your facial appearance. From a sagging or “collapsed” facial structure to a misaligned bite, it’s important that you opt for a solution that will halt these changes and instead, improve the health and appearance of your smile. Find out more about dental implants and their many benefits.

No matter how much you enjoy the holidays, it can still be a stressful time. Between shopping malls full of hurried and oftentimes, rude shoppers, to family members arguing over politics, you might find yourself rubbing your temples and scrambling to find 5 minutes to yourself. Stress has a unique way of amplifying problems that already exist within your body and mouth, even if you don’t realize it. If you suffer from bruxism or chronic jaw pain, find out just how powerful and harmful stress can be on your oral health and how TMJ Therapy can help you achieve some much-deserved relief.

When a tooth needs to be extracted, it’s important that you take proper measures to ensure your recovery is thorough and effective. A dry socket is one of the most worrisome prospects after a tooth extraction, so if you want to prevent this from occurring, a local dentist shares 4 ways you can take better care of your oral health and keep the pain away.

You’re standing in line, waiting your turn to walk through the metal detector at the airport when suddenly, you remember you have dental implants. Will they set it off? Will they pull you out of line and wave their wand to find the culprit that sounded the alarm? If you’re worried about your upcoming flight and whether your implants will cause all eyes to be on you, read on to learn how these security measures work and if your restorations will even be detectable.

The clock is ticking, and with each day, minute, and second that goes by, 12:00 a.m. on December 31, is growing closer. What does this mean? For individuals with private dental insurance, it means that any unused benefits will disappear, and the deductible and annual maximum will return to zero on January 1. With billions of dollars thrown away each year, don’t let your hard-earned money fall to the wayside. Find out what you can do to keep maximize your dental insurance benefits before you ring in the new year.

November is National Diabetes Month, which means, it’s time to consider your well-being and make sure you’re eating right, exercising, and taking the right steps to manage your blood sugar levels. One way to do this is to maintain good oral health. But what if you are showing signs of gum disease? If you’re concerned that your gums are being negatively impacted by your diabetes, find out how the two are connected and what you can do to achieve better oral and overall health.

You might think a quick brushing and flossing in the morning is “good enough” for keeping decay and disease away, but the truth is, if you want to enjoy a beautiful, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime, you’ll need to do more than speed through your morning routine. In fact, if that is the only time you’re caring for your teeth and gums, you’ll likely end up needing additional dental work at some point in your life. To celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month, try adopting these 4 at-home oral health tips to improve the health and look of your smile.

Chronic jaw pain is, unfortunately, a common problem faced by millions of adults throughout the world. When the temporomandibular joints become inflamed, it not only causes increased discomfort but also problems with your bite and ability to perform normal daily functions such as speaking, chewing, and even yawning. While there are many reasons a person can develop TMJ Disorder (TMD), if you are wearing ill-fitting dentures, your artificial smile could be the culprit behind your pain. Read on to find out just how impactful your tooth replacement restoration can be when it comes to the health of your jaw.  

As a parent, one of the greatest joys is seeing your child go from that beautiful baby with a gummy smile to a sweet (or stubborn) young child with a mouth full of teeth they never stop showing. While most children become toothless as a result of their primary teeth falling out, others never have a full mouth of baby teeth. As your child gets older, you might be wondering why these particular teeth never came in, but did you know it could be a family trait or separate genetic condition? Read on to learn more about why this happens and what your dentist can do to replace a missing permanent tooth.