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Your dentist in Lakeland will tell you that there are many reasons why a filling becomes loose or comes completely out. Let’s take a look at some common causes, and some tips you can use to help you feel more comfortable until you can see the dentist and get your… Read More…

By now you’ve probably heard of the relatively recent rise in the popularity of vaping as an alternative to traditional smoking. You’ve probably heard that this new craze isn’t as safe as you may have originally thought. New research suggests that vaping has a direct correlation to an increased risk… Read More…

As we get closer to Senior Citizens Day on August 21st, our dental office in Lakeland wanted to dedicate a blog to some of our most treasured and favorite patients — our seniors and their families. Today, we’ll focus on some of the most common oral health risks that tend… Read More…

Dental appointments may not be the highlight of your to-do list, but they are necessary in order to keep your smile and mouth healthy. At our dental office in Lakeland, we go out of our way to do anything we can to make these dental visits easier for our patients…. Read More…

Summer is officially here, and the team at our dental office in Lakeland is ready to soak up the sun and enjoy those long summer nights with family and friends. Besides sunshine and warm days, summer also tends to come with picnics, weddings, and other events packed with yummy foods…. Read More…

Like any type of emergency, a dental emergency can be serious, and you should act quickly. But not all dental emergencies require the same type of treatment. Knowing what to do if you have a dental emergency is key to successful treatment and easing any pain you have. At our… Read More…

It’s very rare that a day goes by at our Lakeland dental office where we don’t rely on the power of x-rays to help us plan for or even complete a case. We’re able to get a good look at everything from your teeth and gums to your jaw bone… Read More…

We believe in doing everything we can to help you have a healthy smile at our Lakeland dental office, and that includes helping you decide what nutrients are good for your teeth. Today, we thought we’d focus on calcium because it’s beneficial for strong bones and teeth. #1: Calcium can… Read More…

It’s always scary whenever we hear the word ‘cancer.’ Despite advancements in cancer treatment, it continues to affect millions of people every year. Oral cancer, while not as widely talked about as other cancers, is still very serious and can be deadly. During this Oral Cancer Awareness Month, our dental… Read More…

Do you or someone in your family grind their teeth? Did you know you could be grinding your teeth and not even know it? At our dental office in Lakeland, we see so many side effects of teeth grinding (also known as bruxism) on teeth of patients of all ages…. Read More…

It’s probably safe to say that most people know that they need to eat healthy for their bodies and their teeth to be able to function properly and perform optimally for an entire lifetime. (Well, except maybe toddlers and young kids who would take candy over carrots any day.) In… Read More…

While bad breath can be embarrassing, there may be a bigger cause for concern if it’s something that affects you every day. The team at our dental office in Lakeland knows that bad breath can be a temporary problem… or… even a sign of something more serious. Join us as… Read More…

Toothaches can happen at any time, anywhere, and to anyone. When they do make an appearance, they can cause severe pain and leave us wanting immediate relief. At our dental office in Lakeland, we understand the discomfort associated with a toothache and are here to share our top five tips… Read More…

Wisdom teeth are often a topic of concern for many patients, and we get asked a lot of questions about these sometimes pesky teeth. How do you know if you need to have your wisdom teeth removed? What happens if you don’t extract wisdom teeth? Does the procedure hurt? We… Read More…