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Using Sippy Cups Successfully
posted: Sep. 17, 2024.
Congratulations! Your child is beginning to leave her bottle behind and has started to use her first sippy cup. And the best training cup is one that makes the transition
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The Effects of Biting Your Nails
posted: Sep. 10, 2024.
Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids
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Summer Smiles
posted: Sep. 03, 2024.
The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still warm, let’s look at
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Adult Mouthguards
posted: Aug. 27, 2024.
You make sure your daughter wears her mouthguard to every soccer practice. Your son doesn’t step on the basketball court without his. Why not protect your smile as well?
Athletes of
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Should You Get Dental Veneers?
posted: Aug. 20, 2024.
Dental veneers are a popular treatment to improve the appearance of your smile. the doctor and our team want to help you understand whether this dental option is right for
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Is dairy crucial to my child's oral health?
posted: Aug. 13, 2024.
Healthy eating, combined with regular physical activity, plays a vital role in your child’s health and well-being. Dairy foods are naturally nutritious, packed with ten essential nutrients that help your
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What Are Dental Sealants?
posted: Aug. 06, 2024.
You’re constantly playing defense. Your child spends two minutes in the morning and two minutes at night carefully brushing and flossing with a fluoride toothpaste. You make sure sugary and
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What is a cavity?
posted: Jul. 30, 2024.
Cavities are the reason why most people fear going to the dentist. But they’re also the reason you should be visiting the doctor on a regular basis.
Specifically, cavities are the
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There’s an App for That!
posted: Jul. 23, 2024.
We live in a tech-savvy world, and dental professionals take advantage of it! Digital imaging, convenient record storage and sharing, even more comfortable denture design—these are just some of the
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Dental Anxiety
posted: Jul. 16, 2024.
If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Amelia Island Dental might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but whatever the
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Periodontics and Pregnancy
posted: Jul. 09, 2024.
Periodontal health — which refers to the condition of the structures that support your teeth — is an important part of your oral and overall health. However, periodontal health becomes
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Don’t let a dental emergency ruin your summer vacation!
posted: Jul. 02, 2024.
For many of our patients at Amelia Island Dental, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from dental emergencies,
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Periodontics and Braces Treatment
posted: Jun. 25, 2024.
Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there's more to it than that. To
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Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
posted: Jun. 18, 2024.
Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. When wisdom teeth come in properly —
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Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology
posted: Jun. 11, 2024.
Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments
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Getting Ready for Summer Sports
posted: Jun. 04, 2024.
With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Amelia Island Dental will be much more active in the summer. Though most of our patients
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