Common Flossing Mistakes

In our nearly 30 years as a Jacksonville dental practice, we have seen many success stories of people who either did not floss at all or who did not floss correctly change their ways. As a result, they showed major improvement in the number of cavities they had, the...

Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Dental Supplies

March is here already! And with the onset of spring, many of us have a big house cleanup scheduled. While the kitchens, halls, and bedrooms are getting valuable attention, it’s also a good time to check the dental supplies to make sure everything is tiptop. So in this...

“Natural” Cavity Fighters

Can certain foods help prevent cavities? It’s a question debated throughout scientific and dental communities. In the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers published findings of a recent study that indicate antimicrobial agents in some foods inhibit...

The Ancient (and Helpful!) Art of Tongue Scraping

It’s easy to get caught thinking about only the teeth and gums when you hear the phrase “oral health.” And it’s also easy to focus on these two areas during your dental care routine. But the tongue is part of the equation as well, and tongue scraping is an effective...