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How Cancer Treatment Affects Your Mouth

added on: September 28, 2020
cancer patient

As we head into the month of October, we tend to see pink ribbons everywhere in support of breast cancer research and breast cancer patients. Cancer is one of those scary words nobody wants to hear, and it can cause feelings of uncertainness and weariness of what treatment will bring…. Read More…


Should You Be Scared to Get a Root Canal?

added on: August 25, 2020
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You’ve been told that you need what’s often referred to as the worst dental treatment out there — a root canal. Those two words can make any dental patient retreat in fear, and we understand why. However, while you may be feeling uneasy or flat out scared, it may help… Read More…


What’s Considered a Dental Emergency?

added on: April 13, 2020
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There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world today, including whether or not you should see your dentist in Lakeland. We’re here to help. As of April 1, 2020, the American Dental Association (ADA) has recommended that dentists across the country suspend all routine dental care to help reduce the… Read More…


3 Ways to Prevent Bad Breath

added on: February 24, 2020
bad breath

We’ve all experienced the embarrassment of bad breath at some point in our lives. Maybe it was after a hearty dish of garlicky pasta or your morning cup of coffee. Or perhaps it’s something you deal with every day. Either way, we think it’s pretty fair to say that nobody… Read More…


The Surprising Connection Between Gum Disease & Heart Disease

added on: February 7, 2020
heart month

Every February, we celebrate Heart Health Month to raise awareness of how we can both evaluate our risk for heart disease as well as what we can do to reduce that risk. While it may seem out of character to hear your dentist in Lakeland talk about heart health, the… Read More…


Cough Medicine & Oral Health

added on: January 30, 2020
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Everyone knows how miserable the common cold can be. When we come down with a case of the sniffles or an annoying cough, we’re willing to do almost anything to make it stop. While medications to treat the symptoms of a cold can help suppress a cough or ease a… Read More…


How The Great American Smokeout Can Help You (& Your Kids) Stay Healthy

added on: November 22, 2019
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The Great American Smokeout is hosted on the third Thursday of every November. Its purpose is to help smokers set a day to work towards a smoke-free life. As you probably know, quitting smoking can help you get healthier, but it can also protect your children’s health, too. The truth… Read More…


Things To Do To Prevent the Flu

added on: November 18, 2019
woman with the flu

Every year millions of Americans get knocked down by the flu and suffer the miserable sniffles, annoying coughs, and unbearable body aches. Flu season usually runs from about October through February, but this year, your dentist in Lakeland is here to provide you with some things you can do to… Read More…


National Dental Hygiene Month is Here!

added on: October 25, 2019
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There’s a lot to be thankful for as we move into this part of 2019, but October is also a time when the entire nation comes together to observe National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a special part of the year when you, along with your dentist is Lakeland, can… Read More…


You CAN Relax at the Dentist! (We’ll Show You How)

added on: October 17, 2019
young woman in dental chair

  Nothing gives some people more dread in their stomach than knowing they need to see their dentist in Lakeland soon. It doesn’t matter if it’s a regular visit and cleaning or a first-time appointment to establish care, there’s a good chance you or someone you know feels anxiety no… Read More…


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