What is orthodontic care? Orthodontic care is the correct alignment process of the misaligned teeth, using orthodontic tools as necessary. The process is called teeth straightening, and dental braces are the orthodontic tools for it. Dental braces for children include brackets, wires, and rubber bands. These usually pose no risk of injury. Over time, the wire is twisted to put …
What is a root canal treatment? A root canal treatment is a curative dental treatment. This involves taking the pulp and surrounding tissues of a tooth out and filling the area with a dental filling. It is one of the most common dental procedures and is usually a result of severe dental cavities. It is also called endodontic therapy in …
The food you feed your child can have a lasting effect on his or her oral health. In fact, diet plays a major role in whether a child develops cavities and decay, which can lead to many dental visits and potential tooth loss. So what should you feed your child to ensure he or she has a healthy smile for …
There are so many adults and teens in our Jacksonville office who would love to have their teeth straightened but that are unwilling to go through the long and unsightly process of traditional metal braces. Well, that’s where Invisalign® and Invisalign Teen® come to the rescue; the most advanced clear aligner systems in the world! There are several reasons why, …
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 wean off the behaviors in …
As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three practices in combination will help you avoid tooth decay and keep bacterial infections at bay. At Baymeadows Park Dental, we’ve noticed that it’s usually not the toothbrush or floss that …
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been established, but there are multiple theories to explain the link between heart disease and periodontal disease. One theory suggests that oral bacteria may affect heart health when it enters the …
At Cypress Point Dentistry, we believe that a beautiful smile is a healthy smile. It’s our goal to help our patients achieve and maintain optimum oral health, and consequently, the smile they’ve always dreamed of. We offer a full range of cosmetic dental services and are able to treat crooked teeth, chipped teeth, worn teeth, dwarf teeth, congenitally missing teeth, …
Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us at Baymeadows Park Dental to remind our patients that the way you care for your teeth at home doesn’t just affect your oral health; keeping your mouth healthy is vital …
A brilliant, beaming smile instantly boosts your confidence. Many people dream of having pearly whites, but everyday activities like coffee or tea and certain foods can stain and darken teeth. It might sound very easy to use over-the-counter teeth whitening strips, but they often disappoint in delivering long-lasting, vibrant results compared to professional treatments. If you are looking for a …
