November 9, 2015
We are here this week to talk about a dental topic that has been increasing in popularity in recent years—how to obtain the perfect smile. Many patients visit our dental office with the common goal of attaining that “Hollywood Smile.” Perfect teeth can mean drastically different things to different people, however, and our goal is to help our patients achieve their individual goals when it comes to getting the look that they desire. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Americans place an extremely high value on the smile. Over 99% of surveyed adults believe that a nice smile is an important social aspect and a slightly smaller percentage believe that an attractive smile can make a person appear more attractive to members of the opposite sex. We want to help you achieve the smile of your dreams so that you can appear more attractive, youthful, successful and confident.
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October 15, 2015
Our blog topic of the week is cosmetic dentistry and we are here to dispel a common myth that many people may believe—all dentistry is cosmetic dentistry. In recent years, the increasing demands for a perfect, “Hollywood” smile have led many Americans to seek out dental treatment that is considered cosmetic in nature. Traditionally, general dentists have had the overarching goal of improving the health or functionality of a patient’s dentition. However, with increasing demands for dental work that is designed to improve upon appearances, many dentists have started to treat patients cosmetically. (more…)
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September 16, 2015
In our blog entry today we are going to talk about an incredible technological advance that has taken place in dentistry in recent years—crowns in one day. According to the American Dental Association, huge strides have been made in the past few years which utilize digital dental technology for clinical applications. At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are dedicated to our patients and one of our primary goals is to keep our patients up to date on the latest dental technology and capabilities. One way that we educate our patients is with our blog. If you would like to read more about the crowns in one day that we offer, please visit the services section of our website. If you are interested in having dental crowns made using the latest dental technology, please feel free to contact us at any time electronically, schedule an appointment consultation here, or call (904)285-7711. We hope that you are as excited as we are about this awesome new technology and that you will learn something interesting from the article today.
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In recent years, dentists have really stepped up oral health education. Blogs, pamphlets, and magazine articles have given curious patients a terrific amount of information to digest. That said, we could always do better. At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, one of our goals is to provide oral health and dental education to everyone within reach. Our blog serves as a great venue for this education. Today we felt compelled to provide a condensed guide to all things oral health. If you have questions, feel free to contact us any time electronically or call us at (904)285-7711.
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September 1, 2015
We are here today to talk about the importance of establishing a positive relationship between your child and their dentist at an early age. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the recommended age that a child should first see a dentist is before their first birthday. We like to recommend that our patients bring their children to the dentist when their first tooth comes in or by their first birthday—whichever comes first. At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are committed to our patients and want them to feel as comfortable as possible, no matter how young they are. We are also dedicated to educating our patients on some of the most important topics related to the field of dentistry. One way that we continually educate our patients is with our blog. Today, we are going to answer some frequently asked questions about children’s oral health and also provide some tips on supporting your child during their dental appointments. We hope that you find this blog entry useful and informative. If you still have unanswered questions, however, please feel free to contact us at any time electronically or call (904)285-7711.
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August 29, 2015
Do you or someone you love suffer from jaw pain, headaches, facial pain, or pain in the jaw joints (TMJ)? At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, education about dentistry and oral health topics is important to us. Our blog serves as a wonderful venue for this education. Today we would like to discuss pain. While this is not meant to be all encompassing, it could be useful as a starting point to help those that suffer. If you have further questions or would like to discuss your particular situation, feel free to contact us any time!
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August 17, 2015
In our blog this week, we would like to dive into the topic of dental implants and talk about the various ways that they can be used to replace missing teeth. According to the American Dental Association, some of the largest technological advances in dentistry in the past 40 years have been related to dental implants. Many patients complain about the difficulties that they encounter when adapting to life with removable appliances, including complete dentures and partial dentures. We are here today to talk about some of the different ways that dental implants can be used to improve both dental health and overall quality of life. (more…)
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July 29, 2015
In our blog entry today, we are going to talk about the benefits of having straighter teeth and ways that we can help you achieve and straighter smile at Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry. Have you ever wished that your teeth could be straighter? Most people think that braces should only be worn by children or teenagers while they are still growing. According to the American Dental Association, healthy teeth can effectively be treated with orthodontics at any age. At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we frequently update our blog in order to provide our patients with the most up to date dental information and treatment options. We are committed to patient education and are happy to answer any questions that you may have electronically or on the telephone at (904)285-7711. If you are interested in adult braces and would like to learn more about Invisalign, please visit the Invisalign section of our website for additional information.
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July 13, 2015
Today we are going to cover the various denture-related treatment options that exist at Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry. Did you know that there are more than 35 million Americans who do not have any teeth at all and over 170 million people who are missing at least one tooth? According to the American College of Prosthodontists, the number of people with missing teeth is expected to increase over the next twenty years. At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are committed to our patients and offer many treatment options for missing teeth. Our blog serves as a powerful dental education tool for our patients. If you have multiple missing teeth or no teeth at all and are interested in treatment options to replace them, please contact us at any time electronically or call (904)285-7711.
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July 9, 2015
According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. Those are staggering numbers. At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, our blog serves as an educational tool for all things dentistry. Today we felt compelled to discuss snoring and sleep apnea. If you suffer from either of these problems or if a loved one suffers, we encourage you to read on. Dentistry has brought about some terrific advances in sleep apnea treatment. We hope you enjoy!
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