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Prosthodontics is a dental specialty focused on the creation and fitting of artificial replacements for teeth and other oral or maxillofacial tissues. To become a Prosthodontist, a graduate of a four-year dental school attends a three-year graduate program to learn this specialty. Wha Read More

Best Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth in 2016 For anyone with sensitive teeth, drinking or eating can be agony. Eating an ice cream cone can send intense, shooting pain through your mouth. Even enjoying a cup of coffee can be impossible. Tooth sensitivity is caused by the underlying lay Read More

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 a Read More

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 f Read More

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 grind Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 P Read More

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 Surf Read More