A dental crown is indicated in many different situations. Commonly, when a tooth has decayed it will receive a filling. When the decay has reached a crucial level, a simple restoration often will not suffice. A crown can be used in many situations and can provide support for the tooth by encasing it circumferentially.
Ponte Vedra Dental Crowns in One Day
September 7, 2014
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What is the Deal with Flossing? Is it Really Necessary?
August 1, 2014
How often do you floss? According to a survey done in 2008 less than 50% of Americans floss daily and 10% report that they never floss. Another study found that over 70% of Americans would rather go to the grocery store than floss. We would like to dig a bit deeper into the issue of flossing and answer some questions you may have. We hope you learn something and enjoy!
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Bad Breath – Causes, Concerns, and Treatments for Halitosis
July 13, 2014
Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath. There are many causes of bad breath. Halitosis can create difficulties in several ways. Often halitosis can be a sign or a symptom of an underlying disease. The social implications often can be challenging as well. Many people do not even know they have chronic bad breath. We think it is important to enlighten you about some of the facts regarding halitosis.
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Are Your Gums Healthy? Why is it Important?
July 6, 2014
We all have heard the term gingivitis. If you are not completely familiar with the term, gingivitis is gum disease. Whether you have gum disease or not you should understand how it appears and should understand it’s significance. Gingivitis can have enormous implications if left untreated.
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The Ideal Dental Diet
June 21, 2014
Caries, which is the medical term for tooth decay, can be caused by many factors.
Caries essential is a progressive destruction of tooth surface caused by the demineralization of teeth. Genetics, shape of teeth and gums, and diet are among the large contributing factors. The diet is the factor that is most in our control. Most everyone has heard that drinks high in sugar and candy can “rot your teeth”. For those that have wondered if there is more to it we wanted to provide some guidelines.
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Ponte Vedra Dentist; Crowns in One Day. CAD/CAM Dental Technology
June 8, 2014
Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry is dedicated to providing the most current dentistry possible. Recent years have shown us technological advances that have revolutionized dentistry. Digital impressions, CAD/CAM technology, dental implant advances, and crowns in one day are some of the breakthroughs that we have seen recently.
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Tobacco and Oral Health. How Bad is it Really?
June 1, 2014
We all know that we should brush twice every day, floss, eat right, and avoid tobacco products. We have been lucky enough to be raised in a culture where certain guidelines have been established to help us live healthier and longer lives. What many of us do not know, however, is what happens if we ignore those guidelines? Today we hope to address one of those factors, tobacco. We know it is harmful to our health, but what about the dangers it poses to our oral health? We hope you read on, learn, quit if you use tobacco products, or encourage a quitter if you know someone that struggles with tobacco.
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Is a Dry Mouth Destroying Your Quality of Life? Dry Mouth Information and Treatments
May 18, 2014
Dry Mouth Causes, Implications, and Treatment Information
A recent study revealed that over 30 percent of the population over 65 years of age suffers from dry mouth. Dry mouth, known as xerostomia, can significantly decrease the quality of life and lead to many troublesome health consequences.
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How Do You Get Rid of Teeth Stains and Discolorations?
May 6, 2014
According to MSNBC, Americans at this time spend over $1.4 billion annually on over-the-counter teeth whitening products. In addition to this, we spend increasing amounts whitening teeth at the dentist as well as the new “whitening spas”. This is an incredible amount, but is it working?
At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are dedicated to patient education. We want you to know that there are remedies for your specific dental complaints.
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Is the “Hollywood Smile” Too White? Tooth Whitening Tips
April 17, 2014
What is the Hollywood Smile?
You see them nearly everywhere you look; at the grocery store checkout line, billboards, commercials, and magazines. One of the classic presentations of Hollywood style is the Hollywood smile. These smiles are blinding us at nearly every turn and Americans are yearning to follow suit. According to MSNBC, Americans currently spend $1.4 billion on over-the-counter teeth whitening products. Is it too much? Will the white shown on camera look as good in real life? In reality there is a fine line between a white smile that can enhance an appearance significantly and one that has gone too far. (more…)
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