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10 Ways to Help Your Child Build Good Dental Habits

Pediatric Dentistry Park Avenue Dental Gainesville, FL

We all know the importance of a good dental hygiene routine, but sometimes it can be a challenge to build the habit, even for adults. If you help your child build good dental habits at a young age, it will make it easier to maintain those habits as they grow. Helping your child now will… Read more »

Sensitive Teeth: Causes & Remedies

Sensitive teeth are becoming a growing problem in the United States. The Academy of General Dentistry reports that 40 million adults suffer from sensitive teeth. If you are curious about tooth sensitivity and the causes and remedies, read on to learn more.

Can a Dental Night Guard Help Your TMJ?

If you are experiencing chronic pain in your jaw, your dentist may prescribe a dental night guard to treat your condition. While TMJ disorder can be treated in a variety of ways, the most common and effective treatment is a dental night guard. What is TMJ Disorder? TMD stands for temporomandibular disorder, which is related… Read more »

Sleep Apnea and Your Oral Health

What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep Apnea is a medical condition characterized by periods of cessation of breathing throughout the night. Typically, sleep apnea occurs as a result of an obstruction in the flow of oxygen, often due to the size of the tongue and/or jaw. Depending on the type of sleep apnea, the condition may… Read more »

Dentistry Fun Facts

At Park Avenue Dental, not only do we provide you with great dental care, but we also strive to educate our patients. Here are some interesting and surprising facts that our team wanted to share with you!   Fun Facts You Should Know About Your Oral Health With flu season upon us, make sure you… Read more »