When most people think of complications of diabetes, they think of an increased risk of blindness, limb amputation, heart disease, and neuropathy. However, Dr. Jeffery Spilman and our team want you to know that emerging research is revealing a possible connection between uncontrolled diabetes and dental problems. Whether you have type 2 diabetes or type…
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At Spilman Dentistry, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Dr. Jeffery Spilman would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the St. Petersburg, Florida area to the national level! When Americans sit down to dinner on the last Thursday of November, the day that Abraham Lincoln designated as the…
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Dental implants are a surgical procedure done by Dr. Jeffery Spilman right here at our St. Petersburg, Florida office. Screw-like parts made of titanium are inserted into your jaw bone and act as the root of your tooth. An artificial tooth will be placed on top of the screw, usually made out of ceramic or…
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Sometimes, despite our best care, we lose a tooth. If it is a front tooth, it will probably be a high priority to replace. But if a missing tooth doesn’t show when we smile, what’s the hurry? Let’s look at the reasons why prompt replacement with an implant is always a good idea, no matter…
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