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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The Fluoride Controversy – Is Fluoride Beneficial or Detrimental? Dental Facts About Fluoride
March 29, 2015
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Childhood Caries: Dental Decay is a Real Problem
March 17, 2015
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
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
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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What is a Root Canal?
February 14, 2015
At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we have dedicated this forum to dental education. In speaking with patients week after week, we have found that there are many topics that the public as a whole are unfamiliar with. Each week we detail another aspect of dentistry and oral health. If you would like to learn more about a variety of subjects, feel free to visit our past blog topics.
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Troubling Information that Will Make You Want to Brush and Floss More
January 19, 2015
Most Americans know that you are supposed to brush twice per day and floss once per day. Many do not know why or what would happen if they quit brushing and flossing. At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we care about our patient’s oral health and understand that education about oral health can save money, time, and headaches. Our dental blog is a forum for dental education. If you would like to learn more, feel free to visit past blog topics.
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Dental Implants are the Present and Future of Tooth Replacement
January 8, 2015
At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are dedicated to educating Ponte Vedra and surrounding communities about oral health issues. In today’s blog, we feel it necessary to discuss dental implants. If you would like to read more about a wide variety of dental topics, feel free to check our or past blog topics.
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What is Pain Free Dentistry? Can it be Obtained?
December 30, 2014
Are you afraid of the dentist? If so you are not alone. Many people are afraid of the dentist and unfortunately that makes many people avoid the dentist. The major outcome of this is that they do not receive the care they should get and end up spending much more money as well as much more time in the dental chair later on. Many of our older patients tell stories about dental visits in years past where there was no anesthetic given, the dentist did not seem to care about their comfort, or one of many other reasons they are now afraid of dental visits.
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All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth – Some Funny and Interesting Dental Facts
December 17, 2014
The holidays are here. It is a time when many children are dreaming of sugar plums and presents under the tree. Written in 1944 by Donald Gardner, the lyrics of the song “All I want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth” are about a child who would like to speak clearly and whistle but cannot due to missing teeth. He was a 2nd grade teacher that asked the students what they wanted for Christmas. He noticed that almost all of the children answered with a lisp due to at least one missing front tooth.
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The Ultimate Guide to Toothpastes! Are You Using the Right Products?
November 29, 2014
We as humans have been using toothpaste for centuries. There is evidence that the Egyptians created a special formula to clean teeth in 4 AD. You would think that this timeline has given us ample opportunity to perfect the product. That said, why can the toothpaste section be so daunting? Is there one toothpaste that is perfect for every scenario? At Ponte Vedra Complete Dentistry, we are committed to educating all within reach about oral healthcare issues. We hope you learn something! We welcome questions, comments, and new patients.
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