The Ortega Boulevard Dental Blog
Notes, tips, and information about dentistry, orthodontics, things happening at the office, and anything that could impact your smile.
Oral Cancer Symptoms and Prevention Tips
In our last post, we provided some updated facts and statistics about oral cancer as part of our support of National Oral Cancer Awareness Month. In this post, we’ll extend the conversation by detailing some of the most common symptoms of the...
Update on the Fight Against Oral Cancer
Every April, the Oral Cancer Foundation launches a major awareness program to make sure as many people as possible are aware of the disease and what can be done to fight against it. In this article, we’ll help support this cause by providing some...
Q & A on Tooth Decay
The basics are widely known: brush your teeth twice a day; floss at least once; and use fluoride mouthwash at least once as well. But despite wide spread knowledge of these oral health staples, dental caries is still a national epidemic. According...
The Strengthening Link Between Gum Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Medical research has shown a strong correlation between the presence of gum disease in a patient and a higher rate of stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, heart disease and numerous other health problems. Recently, more research is pointing to a...
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...
March Is National Nutrition Month
In a previous blog post, we talked about how nutrition links oral health and overall wellbeing. And since the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics sponsors National Nutrition Month every March, now is the perfect time to emphasize some nutritional...
The Connection between Diabetes and Oral Health
Oral health should be paramount for everyone, but it is especially important for those who suffer from diabetes. In fact, the National Library of Medicine says: “The risk of periodontitis is increased by approximately threefold in diabetic...
The Benefits of Mini Implants
Our office is proud to offer mini dental implants as an alternate solution to traditional implants for patients looking to replace a missing tooth or secure a denture. Only certain dentists can offer such a solution, because the procedure requires...
A Sparkling Smile for Valentine’s Day
There are only three weeks until Valentine’s Day. Is your smile ready? If you’re planning to go on a first date or renew a romance with a 1000th date, here are three treatments we offer that will make your smile glisten for the big day. Our ZOOM...
Healthy Oral Care Habits for 2015
Last week, we told you how visiting our office could help with some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. But many people – especially those who spent money on dental treatments in 2014 – have resolved to focus on oral care this year. In this...
Helping You Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution
The toughest thing about a New Year’s resolution is sticking to it. We are only one week into 2015 and many people are already wavering on their pledge. So in this post, we show you how we can help you maintain your resolution all the way to 2016....
Brighten Your Smile for Holiday Photos
It’s that time of year when many Jacksonville families are planning to take the perfect photo for their holiday cards. And nothing says “holiday cheer” better than a bright, sparkling smile! So in this post, we’ll provide some quick teeth whitening...
Preventive Dentistry Tips
We’ve learned a lot in the 25 years of our practice. So in this post, we detail some of the most effective tips, tricks, and advice we’ve given our patients over the years to help them avoid serious – not to mention expensive – dental conditions....
The Effects of Smoking on Teeth
November 20 will mark the American Cancer Society’s next Great American Smokeout. This is the day the society pinpoints for smokers to quit the habit. In this post, we’ll seek to help the society’s goal by taking a look at Jacksonville’s smoking...
Veneers Continue to Rise in Popularity
According to a recent report from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), more patients are requesting porcelain veneers than ever before. In fact, this cosmetic dental service is second only to teeth whitening in terms of popularity in...
Women’s Dental Q and A
Dental health risks change depending on a person’s age and gender. In a previous post, we described some of the most important dental risks facing older adults in the U.S. This post lists answers to some of the most common questions we hear from...
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