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Socket Preservation
posted: Aug. 19, 2025.
Dental implants are a marvel! They look just like your natural teeth, and, even better, they function just like your natural teeth. So, when you’re planning on a dental implant Read more
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Pregnancy: What should I know about my oral care?
posted: Aug. 12, 2025.
the doctor and our team at Amarilis Jacobo know this is an exciting time as you anticipate the arrival of your new little one. We want to take this opportunity Read more
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What to Do When the Tooth Fairy Isn’t on Schedule
posted: Aug. 05, 2025.
August 22 is National Tooth Fairy Day! If the Tooth Fairy is a treasured part of your child’s life, you’re just in time to celebrate! But what to do when Read more
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How do I clean my baby’s teeth?
posted: Jul. 29, 2025.
Creating good dental hygiene habits early in your child’s life is essential to the health of his or her teeth, even when your infant doesn’t have any. By starting now, Read more
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Can my child really avoid tooth decay?
posted: Jul. 22, 2025.
Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break Read more
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Planning Your Vegetarian Diet with Your Oral Health in Mind
posted: Jul. 15, 2025.
If you’ve been following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you know that there’s much more to living a healthy life than simply avoiding meat products. Making sure your diet includes Read more
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How to Handle an Unexpected Dental Emergency
posted: Jul. 08, 2025.
Regardless of the type of dental emergency you experience, it is important that you visit Amarilis Jacobo for emergency dental care as soon as possible. A chipped or cracked tooth Read more
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Celebrate the Fourth with a Smile!
posted: Jul. 01, 2025.
As our nation prepares to observe its birthday, we’d like to share some timely dental tips to help make celebrating the Fourth of July more enjoyable for you and healthier Read more
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Dangers of Alcohol and Oral Health
posted: Jun. 24, 2025.
We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly Read more
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Periodontics and Pregnancy
posted: Jun. 17, 2025.
Periodontal health — which refers to the condition of the structures that support your teeth — is an important part of your oral and overall health. However, periodontal health becomes Read more
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When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?
posted: Jun. 10, 2025.
Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities: It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How? Because Read more
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Dental Tips for Your Summer Vacation
posted: Jun. 03, 2025.
Summer’s here, and it’s time to enjoy a well-deserved break! But even though school’s out, please take a few minutes to learn some tips from the doctor to keep your Read more
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Does Your Child Need Endodontic Treatment?
posted: May 27, 2025.
Baby teeth come with a built-in expiration date. That charming first smile is meant to make way for a healthy, beautiful adult smile. Unfortunately, before they are ready to make Read more
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Chewing Gum: Fact and Fiction
posted: May 20, 2025.
Remember all the things your parents would tell you when you were growing up to scare you away from doing something? Like how lying might make your nose grow, misbehaving Read more
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Troubles with Cementum? Prevent ‘Em!
posted: May 13, 2025.
Our teeth are a lot more complicated than they look. Beneath that shiny white surface is an entire system of different cell tissues working together to keep each tooth vital Read more
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Spring Cleaning
posted: May 06, 2025.
Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re Read more