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Are you at risk for sleep apnea?

July 29th, 2020

If you are one of the more than 12 million North Americans who suffers from sleep apnea, Dr. Jeffery Spilman and our team want you to know we can help. Sleep apnea, a disorder that causes frequent disruption to your body’s sleep patterns, is also potentially dangerous, as it causes abnormal pauses in breathing or…
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Amalgam Fillings vs. White Fillings

July 22nd, 2020

Many varieties of fillings are available at our St. Petersburg, Florida office. Most people are familiar with traditional amalgam fillings: those big silver spots on top of teeth. Made from a mixture of silver, tin, zinc, copper, and mercury, amalgam fillings have been used to fill cavities for more than 100 years. They offer several…
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Can my body reject my dental implant?

July 15th, 2020

According to the International Congress of Oral Implantologists it is rare that your body will reject your dental implants. However, this does not mean that your dental implant will not fail. A successful dental implant is one that is placed in healthy bone and is properly cared for after the surgery takes place. There is…
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How do I care for my dental implant?

July 8th, 2020

Dental implants are designed to be strong and durable, able to withstand the everyday rigors of chewing and biting, but to keep them functioning the way they should and looking their best, you need to care for them properly. Luckily, dental implant care is fairly straightforward; in fact, your implants can be cared for the…
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