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With Summer officially in full swing, that means hot temperatures, pool days, and family vacations! Whether you are travelling with the kids or just some close friends and family, planning your oral hygiene care shouldn’t be overlooked.   Brushing and flossing might take a back seat while travelling; you’re in a new location and out […]

by DR. JOY JACKSON As the temperature begins to rise outside and the water begins to heat up, Florida residents enjoy the summer days and nights by the water. Whether it be the backyard pool, a local lake, or the ocean, swimming and boating are two of the most popular summer activities for people living

by GERALD V. CERDAN, DMD   One little known fact about wisdom teeth: While many patients do need to have their wisdom teeth removed, your wisdom teeth can stick around as long as they don’t cause any trouble with your oral health.  If your wisdom teeth come in straight, have enough room in the mouth

Dr. Tincy Thomas Healthy vision involves several different elements including preventive eye care and appropriate management of existing eye conditions. Prevention begins with your first comprehensive, dilated eye examination. The American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends that infants should have their first eye exam at six months of age and continued yearly from age three unless

By William Nerestant, DDS With June here, that means the Florida summer heat is back and school is out! We pay a lot of attention to dentist appointments and checkups as we get ready to go back to school or during the school year to have a bright smile for picture day, so does that

by SANJA COSIC, MD   We have several locations throughout Polk, Highlands, and Hillsborough counties that serve our pediatric patients.  However, at our Avon Park location, we are celebrating our new center with a FREE Summerfest!  This family-friendly event will be held on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 950 CR 17A

By Shiva Seetahal, MD Cholesterol is a word everyone is familiar with but few can easily explain. Most of us are aware that too much cholesterol is bad for the body and associated with heart disease, but recent insights into the roles of “good” cholesterol and terms such as “trans” fat have created areas of

by GERALD V. CERDAN, DMD Biting and chewing your food.  It’s something we do every day and without thinking.  That’s why when most people have biting issues— where they bite the inside tissue of their mouth— they usually don’t think beyond the few minutes of pain and discomfort it causes.  However, frequent biting (as well

by ARCHANA ANTONY, DDS It’s not easy, but somebody has to do it.  If you have an infant, toddler, or school-aged child, chances are you’ve said this to yourself more than once when it comes to their oral care.  We can not only relate, but we can help.  Of our 12 convenient locations around Polk,

Dr. Trishanna Sookdeo Diverticular disease describes the formation of small pouches in the large intestinal wall called diverticula. These pouches forms as you become older and many do not know that they have it. Some may experience constipation and bloating. Diverticular can also bleed resulting in bright red rectal bleeding or sticky black stools. This