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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"

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"

Getting your braces off is exciting. You’ve been working on your new smile for months or years, and it’s time for the trips to our Jacksonville office to pay off. Can you imagine how bad it would be to discover that your teeth are straight, but that there’s decay? Caring for your smile while wearing … Continue reading "Caring for Your Smile While Wearing Invisalign®"

It’s estimated that up to four million people at any one time are wearing braces in the United States and Canada. But Dr. Franklin Rios and our team at Baymeadows Park Dental know that braces have come a long way from the early days of orthodontics, so much so that these days, options are available … Continue reading "Invisalign® Q&A"

It’s summer—that wonderful time of year when fresh and delicious produce abounds. Dr. Franklin Rios will tell you that your teeth, gums, and tissues all rely on an appropriate mix of vitamins and minerals to maintain good oral health no matter what time of year. In previous studies, nutrients in fruits and vegetables such as … Continue reading "Healthy Summer Foods"

You have done a lot of work to get the perfect smile. You wore your Invisalign aligner trays and cared for your teeth, and now your treatment is done. You still need to take care of your teeth to keep your beautiful smile. Keeps these things in mind when you think about your oral care … Continue reading "Caring for Your Smile after Invisalign® Treatment"