Jacksonville Dental Specialist Blog

Dental implants are the premiere option in tooth replacement, and they require plenty of strong, healthy bone structure to be successful. Your dentist may recommend a ridge augmentation after tooth extraction to encourage the proper fusion between the implant post and the jawbone. But why? Because it’s crucial for a sturdy, long-lasting tooth replacement. Keep reading to learn more about this common preparatory procedure — and why it may be necessary before getting dental implants in Jacksonville. (more…)

If you’re missing a tooth or even several, the best thing you can do for your smile is replace them as soon as possible. These days, replacing teeth is simple thanks to advanced technology. It’s even simpler when you have a dental team behind you that not only has the resources and training that you need, but has a practice that is equipped with the modern tools needed to place dental implants successfully. If you’re interested in replacing your teeth with dental implants, you can learn more about the process and how your dentist in Jacksonville uses modern practices to complete a successful placement. (more…)

Have you ever considered how much of your health depends on your diet—whether it’s healthy or unhealthy? The things you eat—or if you don’t decide to eat at all—can directly affect how strong your smile is. Your dentist in Jacksonville wants patients to pay attention to what they put into their bodies, and how even holding back from eating can deteriorate your mouth. It’s just important to us that you feel confident in your smile and your ability to maintain a healthy diet. Let’s take a better look at the nutrients you need for a healthy mouth and what will happen if you avoid them. (more…)

If you’ve been wanting to make multiple improvements to your smile, you’ve probably been doing some research on cosmetic dentistry. You want straighter teeth, a brighter smile, and an overall “better” look but don’t want to pay for a variety of procedures. If that sounds like you, you’re in luck. For imperfect front teeth, porcelain veneers in Jacksonville are a wonderful investment. Not only can porcelain veneers mask multiple flaws, but they don’t stain! You heard right—they don’t stain! With porcelain veneers, you won’t have to worry about getting a whitening treatment every year or so to renew your new sparkling smile. But why won’t your new dental veneers stain? Let’s explore the science behind your stain-resistant veneers. (more…)

If you’re missing 1 to 3 teeth, dental implants can help restore your smile. Depending on your level of tooth loss, a single dental implant may work for you, or you may need to explore other options—like a 3 unit bridge. If you are living with missing teeth or need to have one or more teeth extracted, reach out to your dentist to better understand your restorative options and give you a real reason to smile! (more…)

If you have missing teeth, you know the most important thing to do for your overall and oral health is find a long-lasting, natural-looking way to replace them. If you’ve discussed this problem with your dentist, their first recommendation was probably dental implants in Jacksonville. Although dental implants are one of the best ways to replace missing teeth, there are a few things that patients must know before moving forward with this procedure. For instance, the state of a patients jawbone plays a part in preparing for the dental implant procedure. (more…)

Believe it or not, your parents may have given you more than your height and hair color. You may have actually inherited oral health problems depending on your family’s genetics. That’s right, oral health issues can stem from your family tree’s hereditary base. That means you may be at higher risk for developing certain conditions, despite how good your dental hygiene practices are.To get a better picture of your risks, find out if your relatives have a history of any of the following conditions. (more…)

If you’re looking for a dentist with a specific specialty—or not—you can get swamped with so much information on the internet that you can begin to feel defeated. Thankfully, your dentist in Jacksonville at Jacksonville Dental Specialists is here to define general/cosmetic dentists from dental specialists. Hopefully, after reading this article, you’ll be one step closer to determining who you truly need to see during your next dental appointment. (more…)

When you speak with someone, your smile is probably one of the first things they notice about you.  Over time, your smile will lose its white color and begin to dull naturally due to things that are both in and out of our control. We all know having a whiter, brighter smile can help make great, long-lasting first impressions and would like to keep them that way. That’s why Jacksonville Dental Specialists offers teeth whitening both in our office or with professional whitening kits at home. Your dentist in Jacksonville offers effective, dramatic results that can boost your self-confidence by improving your smile. (more…)

Have you ever seen someone with a sunken facial appearance? There could be a multitude of reasons for that, one of them being bone loss. If you want to keep your smile full and healthy, it’s important to understand the dangers posed against your jawbone like periodontal disease and tooth loss. Your dentist in Jacksonville, either Dr. Nawrocki or Dr. Aguila, work to keep your mouth healthy and inform patients on ways to avoid dental issues like these. In the cases that your oral health may decline, we’re here to help you rejuvenate your jawbone’s health. (more…)