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A healthy mouth is essential for overall health and can also help prevent medical diseases. Your mouth provides a snapshot into what's going on throughout your body. Routine dental screenings can provide early detection for diseases and problems that need to be addressed. According to the Academy of...

THE END OF THE YEAR ISapproaching fast! Before year's end,our teamat Dental Care of Mid Florida wants to remind you to take a look at your dental insurance benefits! Insurance Benefits Typically Don't Roll Over To Next Year Each yearyour dental insurance company probably gives you a maximum amount...

Halloween's coming which means sweet treats in the weeks ahead. It's no surprise that sugar damages your teeth. When sugar gets trapped on your teeth, the natural bacteria in your mouth feeds on sugar and breaks down the enamel on your teeth. The longer sugar lingers on your teeth the more likely da...

If you ever wake-up with sore teeth or a stiff jaw, chances are good you are grinding your teeth at night. Bruxism (teeth grinding and or clenching) effects between 30-40 million Americans each year and the good news is its very treatable. For many, bruxism results from stresswhile others simply do...

Have you ever experienced a sharp pain in your teeth after you drink a hot drink or bite in something cold? Chances are you are experiencing sensitive teeth. The root cause of sensitive teeth is when your gums recede and expose the soft level surface (called dentin). This layer has thousands of tiny...

Selecting a tube of toothpaste may seem like a trivial purchase but one that has important implications for your teeth. The options for toothpaste have grown exponentionally; the market has exploded with endless options. Since toothpaste is critical for dental health, it's important to consider thes...

Music is one of the best ways to motivate your little ones while teaching them healthy habits like brushing their teeth. This makes the process more fun by teaching them to brush and floss using silly songs and games. Here are some of our favorites: Brushy, Brush from Seasame Street Tooth Brushi...

You've probably heard the phrase "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" but did you know eating apples can also improve your dental health? That's right, not only are apples rich in nutrients, they have many benefits for your teeth, mouth and gums. Apples are known as nature's toothbrush. Eating ap...

Kids are back in school, sports are back in session and kids are thirsty. Sports and energy drinks are a five billion dollar a year industry marketed as a healthy alternative to soda (which they're not). Each year, more than 62% of teens drink one or more energy drink a day. Adults drink them to bur...

GOING BACK TO SCHOOL means more friends, more sports, and more smiles! While you may be busy buying notebooks, gel pens, lunch boxes and backpacks; make sure to schedule a checkup to keep your kids' smiles shining bright! "Back-to-school time is the perfect time to incorporate good oral health habit...

Bad breath stinks, literally. Halitosis, commonly known as bad breath, has several root causes including the breakdown of foods, tobacco usage, severe dieting/malnutrition, certain medications, or poor oral health. Sometimes bad breath can be directly related to foods such as garlic, onions, or coff...

It's always exciting when a baby grows their first teeth and oral care is vitally important for babies and toddlers. Even before a baby develops his or her first tooth, you can begin caring for their teeth by simply using a wet wash cloth or gauze around a child's gums and mouth. As your baby's te...

Between vacations, summer camps, slumber parties and backyard BBQs, it's easy for your family to get out of your normal routine. While summers are meant to be unscheduled, don't get so busy that you neglect your health. These three simple habits will help you and your family enjoy summer to its full...

Salads are the perfect food for summer!They are easy to prepare, you don't have to turn on your ovento cook, AND salads help slim down your waistline and with the right ingredients promote healthy teeth.Salads shouldn't be limited to lettuce and dressing;the more colors, flavors and textures you add...

A dream team is when the blend of two or more people's talents and vision surpasses allexpectations. A dream team can go further, reach more people, have a greater impact and grow more united overtime. This dream team is what Dr. Foresee and Dr. Owen have together. Their combined skills and goals m...

  Any good dental practice can trace it's success backto it's roots - the dentistswho began the work and set the standard for others to follow. Dr. Ron Owen is the heart and soul of Dental Care of Mid Florida we love to talk about what a unique and fascinating man he is. Here atthedental officewe th...

No matter how often you go to the dentist, we can't changewhat happens at home. Many timespoorat homeoralhygiene is the cause of oral pain and problems. Only you can createpositive at-homeoral routines that prevent teeth decay and much more. That being said, we have the best patients in the world....