The city of St. Petersburg in Florida is an absolutely beautiful location to make a life change. Moving across the country, state or even county means that other life changes happen also — including trying to find a trusted dentist, doctor and other service providers in the area. We at Daxon Dentistry can help […]
Flossing your teeth each day is essential to ideal dental health, but can you floss your teeth too much? The American Dental Association and Dr. Daxon here at Daxon Dentistry recommend that you floss at least once per day to help remove plaque from your gums and teeth. However, some feel that teeth should be flossed twice per […]
Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is typically thought to be caused by stress but is also commonly attributed to misaligned or missing teeth. Chronic teeth grinding most often happens during sleep, making it difficult for those affected by the condition to control it. Teeth grinding should ideally be diagnosed by a dental professional, but […]
Concerned that the foods you eat may cause cavities? Or are you wondering if foods can prevent cavities? Either way, cavities are caused by the protective layer of the teeth, known as the enamel, being worn or eaten away by sugars and starches. However, not all foods containing these ingredients are created equal. Keep reading […]
Perusing the toothpaste aisle can be very intimidating. Do we want minty fresh or evergreen? Do we want baking soda or teeth whitening? For anyone who wants to make the process easy while going organic, check out our complete guide to buying organic toothpaste. First, we should be on the lookout for what ingredients may […]
Phosphoric acid is the chemical found in soft drinks. It’s actually the second most added chemical in the food industry. We know sugar is bad for you and we’ve heard the studies about how soda is unhealthy as well… but how does phosphoric acid really affect your teeth? What Is Phosphoric Acid? Phosphoric acid adds […]
Most humans have 20 primary teeth that will eventually be replaced with a set of 32 adult teeth. Some of you reading this may not have those third molars. If you’re curious to know, here are the top three reasons why some people don’t have their wisdom teeth. Third Molars Usually Surface In Your Late […]
Summer has officially started and it’s the longest day of the year! For native Floridians, we are quite lucky to enjoy sunshine and summer weather most of the year. But, how do you plan on spending the longest day of the year? The following are three ideas that answer the question of what to do […]
After a good night’s sleep, most of us wake up with the unpleasant, but common occurrence known as “morning breath.” Fortunately after a good brushing session, that bad taste in your mouth is history… until food and bacteria wreak havoc again and become odoriferous. You definitely don’t want the reputation of having dragon’s breath! Paying […]
Baking soda is a common household item. We can find it in our fridge, in our cabinets and in a lot of our appliances. Baking soda can actually be found in most toothpastes these days. Many people brush their teeth with baking soda, but does it actually remove stains? Here is some knowledge on what […]