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What is a crown?

August 1, 2018
Dr. Franklin Rios and our team at Baymeadows Park Dental hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a tooth. Also known as caps, these restorations surround the entire portion of the tooth that is above the gum line. Crowns are custom fabricated to … Continue reading "What is a crown?"

What’s the advantage of Invisalign®?

July 25, 2018
Dr. Franklin Rios and our team know it is natural for you to feel some concern when you need to wear any type of dental device to correct a problem with your teeth. Both braces and Invisalign can produce good results in giving you the smile you’ve always wanted. Both methods can straighten your teeth … Continue reading "What’s the advantage of Invisalign®?"

Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?

July 18, 2018
Depending on how long the thumb sucking or constant pacifier use continues, and how aggressively the child sucks a thumb or the pacifier, it can indeed be an oral health issue. Generally speaking, most children outgrow these behaviors or are able to be weaned off them successfully sometime between ages two and four. When children … Continue reading "Are thumb sucking and pacifier habits harmful for a child’s teeth?"

More Adults Are Opting for Invisalign®

July 11, 2018
These days it’s becoming more and more common to see adults at our Jacksonville office getting their teeth straightened with Invisalign clear aligners — that is, if you can see them! Treatment with Invisalign is effective and aesthetically pleasing for all ages, but adults have certainly taken to them. For some it may be to … Continue reading "More Adults Are Opting for Invisalign®"

Fun Facts for the Fourth

July 4, 2018
The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While your fellow revelers eat hot dogs and wave flags, you can impress them by sharing these fascinating facts and historical tidbits about some of our … Continue reading "Fun Facts for the Fourth"

Teeth Grinding: Not just a bad habit, but a dental concern

June 27, 2018
Perhaps you don’t even know you grind your teeth. Maybe a spouse or loved one woke you up in the middle of the night and made you aware of what was happening. For many people, teeth grinding is a habit and a mechanical reflex; when they’re awakened and informed they were grinding their teeth, they … Continue reading "Teeth Grinding: Not just a bad habit, but a dental concern"
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