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Should I have TMD treated? Why?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 23, 2024.
TMD occurs when your bite is not properly aligned. It can cause the jaw to experience unnatural stresses and prevent it from resting properly when your mouth is closed. If
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How do I overcome my dental anxiety?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 16, 2024.
Do you feel anxious before every dentist appointment? If the answer is yes, you are not alone—more than 75 percent of Americans feel anxious when visiting their dentist. Today, the
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I’ve lost a filling; now what?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 09, 2024.
Dental fillings usually protect our teeth, but sometimes they need to be protected, too. If you lose a filling, contact our Winter Park, Florida office immediately and let us advise
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Summer Sports and Mouthguards
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 02, 2024.
School’s out and you’ve emptied your gym locker until next fall. But while you’re stowing away the football gear, the basketball warm-ups, the field hockey sticks, and all the other
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How to Handle an Unexpected Dental Emergency
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 25, 2024.
Regardless of the type of dental emergency you experience, it is important that you visit Acuña Dentistry for emergency dental care as soon as possible. A chipped or cracked tooth
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Does chronic stress impact periodontal health?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 18, 2024.
Many studies over the past several years have focused on this question. Since we will all face stressful situations during our life, it is a good question to ask. This
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Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 11, 2024.
By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not
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June is National Smile Month: Show off your smile!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 04, 2024.
The community health awareness group Oral Health America has reported that 82 percent of adults are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay or cavities,
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Your Toddler’s First Dental Visit
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 28, 2024.
It’s common for toddlers to be wary of strangers, but their first experience at the dentist shouldn’t be a scary one. the doctor and our team have five tips for
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Memorial Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 21, 2024.
Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as
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Plaque Attack? Let’s Fight Back!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 14, 2024.
Plaque is a sticky subject! It sticks to the enamel of our teeth above and below the gum line, and it collects around fillings, braces, and other dental work. Plaque
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Spring Cleaning
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 07, 2024.
Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re
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The Science of Sugar
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 30, 2024.
Some languages have many different words for love. Some have many different words for snow. One language even has different words for a tasty layered sandwich. Is that a hoagie
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Morning Sickness and Your Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 23, 2024.
Whether it’s your first child or you’re an experienced mom, pregnancy is an exciting time—which you’ll be able to enjoy much more once the days of morning sickness are over.
Morning
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Every Day is Earth Day
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.
During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a
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Oh no, not the dentist!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.
If you or your children suffer from dental anxiety, you aren’t alone. According to the Cleveland Clinic, between nine and 15 percent of Americans admit to feeling sufficiently afraid of
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