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The Dangers of Gum Recession

By Smiles of Punta Gorda | May 28, 2018

Have you noticed pockets between your teeth and gums? Do your teeth appear longer than before, do they feel loose in your mouth, or have you...

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Is Your Diet Tooth & Gum Friendly? [quiz]

By Smiles of Punta Gorda | May 19, 2018

Perhaps you’re doing a great job brushing and flossing, but if you down a sugary soft drink afterward, your oral hygiene efforts are for naught. The...

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7 Reasons to Choose Dental Implants

By Smiles of Punta Gorda | May 10, 2018

Dental implants are the breakthrough that has revolutionized the question of how best to replace missing teeth. Implants have a host of advantages over dentures and...

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Why Dental X-Rays Matter

By Smiles of Punta Gorda | May 1, 2018

You’re probably familiar with the dental X-ray process. But do you know their purpose during your cleaning and exam? These images enable us to visualize problems...

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Tooth Loss, Dentures, & Nutrition

By Smiles of Punta Gorda | April 28, 2018

A study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association found that people with dentures eat fewer fruits and vegetables than people without them, perhaps...

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