Omega-3s and your dental health, from Advanced Dental Concepts

Recently, our staff at Advanced Dental Concepts came across an article about the dental health benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids of marine origin. A new study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association reveals that omega-3 fats such as salmon and tuna cut the numbers of oral disease bacteria.

Advanced gum disease, known as periodontitis, is a chronic inflammation caused by the accumulation of bacteria at the gum line. The condition can lead to bone and tooth loss. While this is encouraging news, our doctors and staff at Advanced Dental Concepts want to remind you that self–examination is another simple way of looking after yourself. If you are unsure about self-examining your mouth, please give us a call and schedule an appointment!

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Advanced Dental Concepts, giving thanks this holiday season

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season just around the corner, our staff at Advanced Dental Concepts would like to stop for a moment to say how thankful we are to have you in our dental family. We realize that our practice here in Pace, Florida thrives because of great patients like you. We are the lucky ones because we not only help keep you and your smile healthy, but we also have the pleasure of knowing you and your loved ones.

As always, if you know anyone we can help, just let us know. We promise to give them the same quality care that we have given you.

We hope that this Thanksgiving and holiday season brings fond memories. Thank you for being part of our family.

Why is having a great dentist so important? Dr. Faulkner explains

Why is having a great dentist so important to not only your oral health, but your overall health as well? Dr. Forrest Faulkner explains in the above video!

More and more people are realizing that healthy teeth & gums are essential to their overall health - a great smile can change your appearance, as well as confidence!

A great dentist can change your life! At Advanced Dental Concepts in Pace, Florida, we are committed to providing optimum care for all our patients in a compassionate manner. Give us a call today at (850) 304-0027!

7 Things Your Teeth Say About Your Health

Happy Monday! Did you know that your teeth, gums and surrounding tissues have a lot to say about your overall health? We came across an interesting MSNBC Health article over the weekend titled, "7 Things Your Teeth Say About Your Health."

1. Flat, worn teeth plus headache
Sign of: Big-time stress

2. Cracking, crumbling teeth
Sign of: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

3. Sores that won't go away
Sign of: Oral cancer

4. Gums growing over teeth
Sign of: Medication problems

5. Dry mouth
Sign of: Sjogren's syndrome, diabetes

6. White webbing inside cheeks
Sign of: Lichen planus

7. Crusting dentures
Sign of: Potential aspiration pneumonia

We encourage you to read the rest of the article and give us a call immediately if you experience any of these symptoms!

What are patients saying about Advanced Dental Concepts!

At Advanced Dental Concepts, your health and comfort are foremost in our minds. If you know us, you know we love hearing from our patients as they begin the journey to a complete and healthy smile - just check out what a few of them are saying about our office and their ongoing treatment!

"I have been going to Advanced Dental Concepts for the last 15 years and have always had great experiences. The staff is wonderful and have always gone above and beyond to make my experience pleasurable. They are more than just a dentist office, they are a real part of our overall health care community. Also, I have noticed they are always up to date on the latest techniques. I would recommend them to anyone." ~ Angel

"Dr. Spurlock is the best dentist I have ever seen. Cracked a filling yesterday, I was able to get in, get it fixed and back out in less than a hour. As always his awesome staff was courteous and helpful. I gladly pay the out of network costs to continue seeing him." ~ Tony C.