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Ocala

2130 SW 22nd Pl Ste 101

Ocala, FL 34471-7754

(352) 291-9360

Lecanto

601 North Lecanto Highway

Lecanto, FL 34461

(352) 249-3284

The Villages

8564 E. CR 466 #307

The Villages, FL 32162

(352) 391-5365

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  • Tooth Decay
    Category: Conditions

    What is tooth decay? Tooth decay is another name for the disease known as "caries", or cavities. A cavity is the result of your tooth enamel, dentin, or cementum being destroyed over long-term exposure to harmful bacteria and other germs. Cavities, while not life threatening and highly preventable,

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  • Dental Emergencies/Injuries
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    Many of us at one time or another confront a minor dental emergency such as a children's knocked out tooth or a bitten lip or tongue. Common sense and staying calm should get you through most of these kinds of dental emergencies. Here are some other tips:ToothachesRinse your mouth out with warm water

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  • Teeth grinding
    Category: Conditions

    Also known as "bruxism", Grinding or clenching your teeth and the resulting excessive wear of the enamel can lead to a host of dental problems.In many cases, teeth grinding occurs unintentionally during sleep. Teeth grinders, or bruxers, often also bite their fingernails, pencils and chew the inside

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  • Endodontic Disease
    Category: Conditions

    Endodontic disorders are generally diseases or injuries that affect the root tip or nerve of the tooth and the structures called the pulp chamber, pulp, and root canal of the tooth. In many cases, it is caused by severe decay or injury that causes an abscess or infection in the tissue below the tooth,

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  • Cracked tooth
    Category: Conditions

    A cracked tooth can be caused by a number of things: a traumatic injury such as that incurred in a sports-related activity; grinding teeth or jaws (which apply undue pressure on the top and side surfaces of the tooth and surrounding gum tissue); biting down or chewing hard objects such as ice or hard

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  • Sensitive Teeth
    Category: Conditions

    If you wince with pain after sipping a hot cup of coffee or chewing a piece of ice, chances are that you suffer from "dentin hypersensitivity", or more commonly, sensitive teeth. Hot and cold temperature changes cause your teeth to expand and contract. Over time, your teeth can develop microscopic cracks

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  • Problems w/ braces/retainers
    Category: Conditions

    If a wire is causing irritation, cover the end with a small cotton ball, beeswax or a piece of gauze until you can get to the dentist. If a wire gets stuck in the cheek, tongue or gum tissue, do not attempt to remove it. Contact your dentist immediately. If an appliance becomes loose or a piece of it

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Ocala Office Hours

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8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Lecanto Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday:

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wednesday - Sunday:

Closed

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Monday, Saturday, Sunday:

Closed

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8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday:

Selected Hours, Some Fridays

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2130 SW 22nd Pl Ste 101

Ocala, FL 34471-7754

(352) 291-9360

601 North Lecanto Highway

Lecanto, FL 34461

(352) 249-3284

8564 E. CR 466 #307

The Villages, FL 32162

(352) 391-5365

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