Preventing gingivitis
No, it’s not from eating too much gingerbread at holiday season. Gingivitis happens when bacteria collects at the gum line and causes redness and inflammation. Your team at…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Read article: Happy Thanksgiving!Happy Thanksgiving from your Jacksonville FL dentist at Smiles by Shields! We want to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to our patient family for being such…
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Your smile is one of a kind!
Read article: Your smile is one of a kind!Your Jacksonville FL dentist Dr. Tiffany Shields is inspired by the unique aesthetic of each individual mouth. Did you know that even identical twins won’t have identical teeth?…
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Does your to-do list include a dental cleaning?
Read article: Does your to-do list include a dental cleaning?Dr. Tiffany Shields believes in the importance of regular teeth cleanings. While some people leave dental cleanings at the bottom of their to-do list, we thought it was…
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What’s the proper way to brush?
Read article: What’s the proper way to brush?Your Jacksonville FL dentist takes dental health seriously, and that includes brushing your teeth using proper technique. Though we’ve all been told that brushing your teeth is important,…
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Afraid dental care will break the bank? The opposite is true!
Read article: Afraid dental care will break the bank? The opposite is true!Dr. Tiffany Shields is your Jacksonville FL dentist to help you discover how wellness dentistry is a cost-saving expenditure. It turns out that investing in your smile can…
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Overdue for your 6 month checkup?
Read article: Overdue for your 6 month checkup?If you’re overdue for your biannual cleaning, be sure to get back on track before the holidays with your Jacksonville FL dentist at Smiles by Shields! The new…
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Schedule your pre-holiday teeth whitening now!
Read article: Schedule your pre-holiday teeth whitening now!If you’re like most of us, your holiday calendar is already filling up with parties, events, and family gatherings. You know you want to look your best this…
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Say cheese for a stronger smile
Read article: Say cheese for a stronger smileDid you know that the snacks you choose can impact your oral health? Nutrition is essential for good health, and your Jacksonville FL dentist Dr. Shields wants you…
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What to do AFTER the Halloween candy
Read article: What to do AFTER the Halloween candyAt Smiles by Shields, we know this time of year ushers in more candy and more bacteria-feeding sugar than many of us normally allow in our diet. If…
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Trick-or-Treat? Avoid Starchy, Sugary Snacks!
Read article: Trick-or-Treat? Avoid Starchy, Sugary Snacks!At Smiles by Shields, we recommend a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and dairy in order bolster dental health: cheese, vegetables, and fruit all provide benefits for your…
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e-Cigarette research and dental health
Read article: e-Cigarette research and dental healthYour Jacksonville dentist Dr. Tiffany Shields is monitoring efforts to fund research into the effects of e-cigarettes and dental health. Dental researchers want to know the oral effects…