Matthew Nawrocki, DMD, MS Blog

If you’re more likely to frown than smile when you look in the mirror, is it because you don’t like the way your teeth look? Countless individuals are plagued by flaws like chips, cracks, and discoloration that make them self-conscious about their pearly whites. Fortunately, you’re not doomed to suffer forever with those imperfections. Using porcelain veneers, your cosmetic dentist in Orange Park may be able to makeover your smile and boost your confidence. Let’s talk more about this remarkable treatment.

(more…)

Technology is at the heart of modern society. Our gadgets, gizmos, and nifty thingamabobs make our lives more efficient, more entertaining, and just all around better. The technological revolution has even reached into dentistry, changing the way we place dental implants in Orange Park. Would you like to know a bit more about the remarkable tools we use to ensure that your implant procedure is as seamless as possible?

(more…)

You’re zooming through life, tackling the day-to-day responsibilities that eat up chunks of your time. In the midst of carrying out your usual routines, you find yourself falling short in some areas – one of them being your oral care. Since you’re burning the candle on both ends, you may sometimes miss that second session of toothbrushing or preventive care from your dentist, realizing that these aren’t the healthiest habits. As a result, you may have developed cavities, but how could you know for sure? Do they hurt? Are there any visible signs? These and other questions will be answered as you continue reading.

(more…)

There are many tooth-replacement options available to your dentist these days, but unfortunately none of them offer the same level of functionality and aesthetic quality that dental implants in Orange Park do. When you’re trying to get the best bang for your buck and solve multiple dental issues simultaneously, dental implants can pull them off seamlessly. When you think about it, it’s like you’re having a cosmetic treatment and a restorative treatment performed at the same time.

To make things simple, your dentist gives three reasons why dental implants are the right investment for improving your mouth.

(more…)

Are you one of the many adults who experience white spots on the surface of their teeth? Or maybe you are a parent concerned about the same on your child’s smile. If so, you’re probably wondering why white spots appear — and if there is anything you can do to make them go away. The answer is: it depends, and yes! Keep reading, because your dentist in Orange Park has more information on those pesky white spots below.

(more…)

Have you ever been faced with a dental accident and didn’t know what to do? There’s a certain sense of fear and uncertainty when it comes to dental emergencies.

For future reference, your emergency dentist in Orange Park has put together a quick guide to help you recognize when you need to visit the dentist right away.

(more…)

As long as people have had mirrors, they have wanted to look younger. It’s just natural for a person to want to maintain their youthful appearance as the years go by, but nature is often no help in this regard, so people turn to other solutions. For some, the most direct way to drastically improve their appearance involves invasive cosmetic surgery. While expensive, time-consuming, and painful, it is certainly effective. However, if you’re wanting to turn back the clock without going under the knife, your cosmetic dentist in Orange Park may have exactly what you need, giving you dramatic results without the expense or uncomfortable recovery period in just a fraction of the time. (more…)

Most people don’t know a lot about dentistry lingo (excluding, of course, us dental nerds). Sometimes, that can leave you at a loss for what’s really going on with your oral health — you’re reclined in the examination chair trying to figure out what “occlusal surface” is right as your dentist has moved onto the next three words you don’t understand.

(more…)

Avoiding the dentist for tooth pain is never a good choice for your dental health. It’s even worse to ignore the physical signs of dental issues. Your oral health could really be in jeopardy. What options do you have once you’ve realized you have a dead tooth?

Your dentist in Orange Park can help you understand why a tooth may “die” and how to help a dying tooth.

(more…)

No matter how well you care for your teeth with excellent hygiene and preventive care, everyone is vulnerable to tooth decay and injury. If it happens to you, there’s no need to worry — your restorative dentist in Orange Park is Dr. Matthew Nawrocki! In this week’s blog post, he explains the what, why, and how of restorative care. Stick around for everything you need to know about how he and his team can rescue your smile with top quality services and an expert touch.

(more…)