The Center for Disease Control stated recently that just short of 50% of American adults have some form of periodontal disease. Millions of Americans have gum disease and do not even know it. At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we attempt to educate everyone within reach about these issues with the hopes that we can help the community attain a higher level of oral health. We hope you enjoy and learn something in the process!
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Could You Have Gum Disease and Not Know It?
November 2, 2014
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Professional Teeth Whitening vs. At Home Whitening; What are the Facts?
October 5, 2014
Did you know that Americans spend over $1.4 billion annually on over-the-counter teeth whitening products?
It is a guarantee that not every one of these purchases was researched to determine if these products actually work. Do over-the-counter whitening products actually whiten teeth? Is it worth visiting the dentist and spending the extra money to have professional whitening done?
At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are dedicated to providing everyone within reach oral healthcare education. Today’s blog will hopefully answer many of our frequently received questions about teeth whitening.
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How to Teach Your Children Proper Oral Health Habits
September 21, 2014
At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are dedicated to educating the residents of Ponte Vedra, Jacksonville Beach, Atlantic Beach, Nocatee, and Palm Valley not only with excellent dental care but also with oral health education.
Did you know that most adults have never been educated on the proper methods to brushing and flossing? Several months back we posted a blog that detailed exactly how to properly brush. Why has that education never been provided? First, it was not until the 1940’s that Charles C. Bass began to study brushing and created the Bass method. Before then, even dentists did not have a great grasp on how to properly brush.
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Sports Injuries, Mouthguards, and Your Child’s Oral Health
September 15, 2014
Does your child play sports? If so, you are probably aware that there is a risk for mouth injuries in sports. We hear so much about oral injuries as it relates to football, sometimes so much that it prevents us from seeing how prevalent it is in other sports. Many studies have shown the high levels of occurrence of oral injuries in basketball, skating, hockey, and gymnastics.
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Ponte Vedra Dental Crowns in One Day
September 7, 2014
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.
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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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