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What is the Best way to Replace Missing Teeth? The Definitive Guide to Dentures

July 13, 2015

Filed under: Restorative Dentistry — Tags: , — pontevedra @ 9:21 pm

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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The Truth About Sleep Apnea and Snoring: The Dental Alternative to CPAP

July 9, 2015

Filed under: Sleep Apnea — Tags: , , — pontevedra @ 9:30 pm

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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Pregnancy and Oral Health: Must Know Information for Prospective Mothers!

July 1, 2015

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , — pontevedra @ 9:35 pm

At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are dedicated to oral health education for our patients. Our blog serves as a venue for this education. If you would like to learn more about a vast array of topics related to dentistry and oral health, we encourage you to browse our past posts. When brainstorming a topic for today’s post, it occurred to us that we have not provided a thorough guide to pregnancy as it relates to oral health. We hope this answers some common questions and allows the reader to recognize the importance of oral hygiene and a relationship with your dentist during pregnancy!

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TMJ and TMD: What is TMJ? Do you have jaw pain?

May 29, 2015

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , , — pontevedra @ 9:52 pm

You may have heard someone state that they have TMJ. The truth is that they are correct. You and I also have TMJ. Everyone has TMJ. TMJ is short for temporomandibular joint. This is the jaw joint. At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are dedicated to educating the public about oral health and other current issues in dentistry. Today we would like to briefly tackle jaw pain, TMJ, and TMD. We hope you learn something and enjoy!

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How do Diabetes, Hypertension, and Obesity Affect Your Oral Health?

April 30, 2015

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , — pontevedra @ 9:18 pm

Did you know the CDC reports that more than 29 million American suffer from diabetes? Did you know that another 86 million Americans suffer from pre diabetes? That is nearly one in three Americans! Additionally, over 70 million Americans have hypertension. Finally, the NIH states that more than 35% of Americans are obese. What this means is that there is a very high probability that you or someone you love suffers from one of these three medical problems. At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are dedicated to not only providing the highest quality dental care to our patients but also to educating all within reach about oral health issues that we feel are important. Today we will tackle some serious oral health implications tied to the presence of these three maladies.

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Are Baby Teeth Important?

April 19, 2015

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , — pontevedra @ 9:25 pm

Do we really need to brush baby teeth? After all, they are just temporary and we get a brand new pair after the baby teeth fall out. Do baby teeth get cavities?  When should a child first see the dentist? Does my child have the correct amount of teeth? There are so many questions that parents ask regarding the oral health of their children. If you are asking questions like these we want you to know that you are not alone and not without resources. At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are dedicated not only to providing excellent dental care but also to the education of everyone within our reach. In today’s blog post we will discuss the “baby” teeth.  We hope you learn something and enjoy.

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The Fluoride Controversy – Is Fluoride Beneficial or Detrimental? Dental Facts About Fluoride

March 29, 2015

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , , — pontevedra @ 9:28 pm

The Center for Disease Control groups water fluoridation with immunizations, understanding tobacco as a health hazard, and motor vehicle safety in the list of the “ten greatest public health achievements in the 20th century”. At the same time many organizations tell Americans that fluoride is poison and that we are being “medicated by force”. What is the truth? At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are committed to public education about oral health and other issues in dentistry. Today we will tackle fluoride by reviewing some of the myths and the facts. Our hope is to answer and clarify many of the questions and uncertainties. We hope you enjoy!

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Childhood Caries: Dental Decay is a Real Problem

March 17, 2015

Filed under: Children's Dentist — Tags: , — pontevedra @ 9:34 pm

Do you have children? If so, have you spent the time to properly educate yourself about your children’s teeth? At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry we dedicate ourselves to the education of everyone within reach about oral health issues. We utilize our blog as a method to provide that education. Feel free to visit our past blog topics to learn more about a variety of oral health topics. Today we would like to discuss childhood caries.

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Why Do People Avoid the Dentist? Could These Issues Be Destroying Your Oral Health?

March 7, 2015

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: — pontevedra @ 9:38 pm

At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are dedicated to providing dental and oral health education to all within reach. Our blog posts are a venue for these educational services. In addition, Dr. Townsend and Dr. Harth attempt to provide the best possible dental treatment to all of the patients from Ponte Vedra and surrounding communities. This blog post attempts to consider both of these things together and address a challenging subject-why people avoid the dentist.

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How to Properly Brush and Floss; This May Change Your Oral Health Forever

February 22, 2015

Filed under: General Dentistry — Tags: , — pontevedra @ 9:48 pm

Did your dentist is hygienist teach you how to brush and floss? If you are like the majority of Americans, the answer is probably no. Brushing and flossing techniques, if learned by instruction at all have traditionally been passed down from parents or caregivers. The problem is that most people have been taught incorrectly. At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we strive to educate all within reach about oral health issues. As a result, we routinely post educational blog topics. Feel free to read more in our past blogs!

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