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A Brighter Smile for the New Year
posted: Dec. 26, 2023.
The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Amarilis Jacobo, a brighter smile is quick and easy! Given the Read more -
Chipped Your Tooth? Now What?
posted: Dec. 19, 2023.
Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what Read more -
Canker Sores and Stress
posted: Dec. 12, 2023.
Canker sores are painful lesions that form in the soft tissues of the mouth, usually along the inner lips, under the tongue, and along the cheek walls. They are usually Read more -
Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
posted: Dec. 05, 2023.
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more -
What's the connection between gum disease and diabetes?
posted: Nov. 28, 2023.
People who have diabetes are usually familiar with many of the other health risks they face, including damage to the nerves, eyes, heart, and kidneys. But did you know that Read more -
Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 21, 2023.
At Amarilis Jacobo we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at Read more -
Famous Dentists in History
posted: Nov. 14, 2023.
Every six months or so you head down to your local dentist for a teeth cleaning, but have you ever thought that your dentist could one day be famous? Well, Read more -
Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 07, 2023.
Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more -
Proper Flossing Techniques
posted: Oct. 31, 2023.
Of all the dental hygiene techniques you can use at home to promote clean teeth and good oral health, flossing is likely to be the one that troubles most people. Read more -
Forget Something? It’s on the Tip of Your Tongue!
posted: Oct. 24, 2023.
Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Ah! Your tongue! Read more -
What to Expect if You Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Forever
posted: Oct. 17, 2023.
It’s easy to miss a dental appointment. Life and duties intervene, and suddenly you have to push your appointment back once, then again, or forget about it. We get that. These Read more -
Something To Chew On
posted: Oct. 10, 2023.
Chewing gum can be a sticky problem. We’re not talking about etiquette, or nutrition, or how to get rid of the darned stuff when you don’t have a trash container Read more -
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 03, 2023.
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more -
The Connection Between Your Mouth and Your Heart
posted: Sep. 26, 2023.
At Amarilis Jacobo, we know your dental health is closely connected to your overall health. We also know that the mouth can oftentimes be the first place to show signs Read more -
What kind of toothbrush and toothpaste should my child use?
posted: Sep. 19, 2023.
the doctor and our team know that as a parent, you want your child to be as healthy as possible. By now, you probably know that your son or daughter’s Read more -
Make your child’s next visit to our office great!
posted: Sep. 12, 2023.
If you have been bringing your baby in for regular checkups since that first tooth arrived, you might expect that he or she is already familiar with the doctor and Read more