Entries by Dr. Megan Moshea, DDS

 Should I Get a Metal or Porcelain Crown?

If you have a tooth that’s been cracked or broken, your dentist may recommend getting a dental crown. Having a dental crown can protect your remaining tooth enamel and help restore functionality to your mouth. You may have been experiencing pain or discomfort because of your injured tooth. If that’s the case, having a dental […]

4 Reasons to Consider Dental Implants

Your teeth fit snugly in your mouth. Did you know that each tooth helps keep your other teeth in place? If one tooth is missing, this can affect all the other teeth. If you’re missing a tooth, it’s important to replace your missing tooth with a prosthetic tooth. Talk to your dentist in Jacksonville, FL. The […]

Why Are My Gums Receding?

Healthy gums fit snugly around the teeth. Gums that are unhealthy can pull back from the teeth, exposing more tooth enamel over time. This is called gum recession. Gum recession can be a symptom of disease or injury. When this happens, your teeth roots can become exposed over time, leading to damage. If this happens to you, […]

Is It Safe to Get Dental X-Rays? 

You may have heard that dental X-rays expose you to radiation. This is why your dentist covers you with a special apron when getting dental X-rays: so you can be protected from excess radiation. If you’re a patient getting treatment from a dentist in Jacksonville, FL, you may have questions about the safety of dental X-rays. […]

Dental Veneers 101 – What Patients Want to Know

Have you considered dental veneers in Jacksonville, FL as an option for cosmetic smile correction? If so, you may have quite a few questions. Take a look at some of the first questions most patients ask about dental veneers during a consultation. Can you get dental veneers to cover points of decay? Dental veneers are common and […]