The Ortega Boulevard Dental Blog
Notes, tips, and information about dentistry, orthodontics, things happening at the office, and anything that could impact your smile.
Nutrition Links Oral Health and Overall Well-being
More and more, dentistry and nutrition are overlapping. Recently, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics published a paper that recommended a heightened level of nutritional awareness in order to maintain oral health and overall well-being. So in...
When to Replace Those Silver Fillings
During routine checkups, many people ask us about replacing their old, silver fillings with “that tooth-colored stuff.” In this post, we wanted to explain a little history behind this issue and lay out some of the points that make it a complex...
New Research Urges Avoidance of Highly Acidic Beverages
Research published in the Journal of Dentistry in August offered some of the most eye-opening warnings about highly acidic beverages like sodas, sports drinks, and fruit juices. A team from the University of Adelaide in Australia demonstrated that...
Eat This Not That: Football Season Edition
America loves football. Florida is a football-crazed state, both in terms of players and fans. And Jacksonville? We might just be the craziest of the bunch. Now our office is as excited as anyone else for this upcoming season, but we also know that...
Back-to-School Tips
Many of our Jacksonville area students headed back to school earlier this month. It’s an exciting and hectic time, to be sure, but it’s also a time of heightened oral health risk for our kids. So in this article, we want to relay some tips and best...
All About Tooth Extractions
In an earlier post, we described our approach to wisdom teeth extractions. But when do permanent teeth need to be removed? In this post, we’ll define when an extraction is necessary and the services we offer to fill the new gap and maintain your...
Hooray! Hooray!
We are proud to announce that Dr. Rittenberg has been voted by his peers as one of Jacksonville's Top Dentists in 2014!
Selecting a Dentist – Part 2
If you’re new to the Jacksonville area and are visiting this page as part of your search for a new dentist, we want to say: “Welcome!” We also want to help. Last week, we discussed the important points to research before deciding on a dentist to...
Selecting a Dentist (Part 1)
Many people use blogs as a way to get to know a dentist. If you’re new to the Jacksonville area and are visiting this page as part of your search, we want to say: “Welcome!” We also want to help you. Below is a checklist of questions you should...
Medication and Your Teeth
Your natural teeth are meant to last a lifetime, but many factors complicate the issue. And while sugary foods and beverages are the most common and talked-about reasons, your medication can also play a big role in determining how your teeth look...
Cosmetic Dental Treatments Can Help Career Success
It’s never too late to pursue career success. Whether you’re in the job hunt fresh out of school or after years of doing different work, job seeking is always a tough road to hoe. Surprisingly, your dentist is a key asset in the hunt. In this post,...
Our Before/After Photos: See the Difference!
In our last post, we discussed the benefits of Invisalign and detailed our Summer Special for this popular cosmetic dentistry service. Yet Invisalign is just one procedure we offer to help people achieve the smile of their dreams. Take a look below...
Summer Tip: Beware of Energy and Sports Drinks
Thanks to summer’s heat, energy and sports drinks like to rev up their flashy ad campaigns. They bill themselves as quick, easy ways to stay up longer, feel more energetic, or replenish after exercise. But these drinks pose several risks to the...
Our June Invisalign Special
We’re offering an amazing opportunity to our Jacksonville patients this June! By contacting our office this month and scheduling a complimentary Invisalign consultation, you’ll get the chance to save $1025 on this popular treatment. Invisalign...
“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...
Focused on Your Comfort
We understand the dental office is not the most favorite place to visit for many patients. To counteract this sentiment, we’ve gone to great lengths to make our office as welcoming, comfortable, and inviting as we possibly can. Here is a top 10...
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