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As a Florida dentist, we know how many of our clients forget about keeping their teeth clean for the holidays. Usually, the first post-holiday appointments show a lot of tooth damage from snacking and other less savory uses of teeth. You need to keep your teeth working even after the holidays, so taking care of them is an important consideration. That’s why we deiced to cover the twelve most vital tips for keeping your teeth healthy through...

 November, for every Florida dentist, means it’s TMJ awareness month. TMJ is short for temporomandibular joints, and the associated dysfunction is shortened to TMD. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), over ten million Americans suffer from this condition. Despite that, few people know anything substantial about TMJ/TMD, what it means, what the symptoms are, and how to cope with it. ...

 Everyone that comes into this Florida dentist wants a brighter, whiter smile. However, the world of teeth whitening is pretty complicated. From DIY methods that rely on questionable science to understanding the impact of teeth whitening on your chompers, it can be challenging to separate the myths from the truth. Luckily, this dentist in Florida likes to tell our clients about the threats to their teeth before making any rash ...

As a Florida dentist, we see a lot of tooth damage because of sugar consumption. It’s nothing to be ashamed about – sugar is a delicious addition. It’s also played a significant part in many places’ history. The New York Times mentions that sugar transformed both the tastes of Europe and the economies of the Caribbean colonies it grew on. Today, sugar’s so readily available that you often get it in thi...

As any Florida dentist knows, taking care of your teeth starts when you’re a kid. Kids Health notes that more than a quarter of kids between the ages of two and five have at least once untreated cavity. Keeping kids’ teeth healthy throughout their lives relies on parents being aware of the best way to deal with their kids’ teeth. Teaching kids the right way to do things starts early on. As a responsible paren...

 Everyone’s excited about summer celebrations. And, to be fair, there’s a lot of reason to anticipate them. Between the parties and outdoor cookouts (even with social distancing), there’s a ton of things to look forward to. The last thing that people think about during summertime activities is if a particular food negatively affects their teeth. If you’ve ever asked a dentist in Florida about what happen...