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You broke your tooth; now what?
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.
You may have bitten down on a hard food or object, or perhaps you had a cavity that weakened your tooth. Either way, your tooth is now broken, and the
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Dental Filling Options
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.
You’ve made an appointment at our Fernandina Beach, Florida office to treat your cavity, the decayed area has been removed, and the site has been cleaned and prepared for a
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I haven’t been to the dentist in years; what should I expect?
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.
Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient
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Snack Attack
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.
Should a quick bite between meals make us feel guilty? Or worse, make our teeth suffer a greater risk of cavities? Let’s avoid both those possibilities! We have several tooth-healthy
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What NOT to Eat after Wisdom Teeth Extraction
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.
Now that you’re having your wisdom teeth removed at our Fernandina Beach, Florida office, you’re probably looking forward to spending a few days on the couch with a cool dish
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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re
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Five (Easy-to-Keep!) Dental Resolutions for the New Year
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.
It’s a new year! A blank calendar! A traditional time to make a few changes that could change your life for the better. And while we applaud big goals like
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Are you at risk for oral cancer?
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.
Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States, with more than 8,000 dying every year from the disease. Oral cancer has a higher death rate
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Which toothpaste should I use?
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.
Toothpastes come in many forms and boast different flavors, benefits, and endorsements. All are designed to remove surface bacteria and prevent the buildup of plaque that can cause tooth decay.
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Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season
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Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.
Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow.
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Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 21, 2023.
At Amelia Island Dental we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter
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How do I clean my baby’s teeth?
posted: Nov. 14, 2023.
Creating good dental hygiene habits early in your child’s life is essential to the health of his or her teeth, even when your infant doesn’t have any. By starting now,
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National Brush Day
posted: Nov. 07, 2023.
October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day!
Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as
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What kind of toothbrush and toothpaste should my child use?
posted: Oct. 31, 2023.
the doctor and our team know that as a parent, you want your child to be as healthy as possible. By now, you probably know that your son or daughter’s
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Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?
posted: Oct. 24, 2023.
When most patients ask the doctor this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet
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