Lake Baldwin Dental Blog

Growing up I knew for certain it was a bad idea to eat cookies right before bed. So how was Santa getting away with eating millions of cookies all through Christmas Eve? Why didn’t he have cavities in every tooth? Well, turns out Santa is magic. Unfortunately for the rest of us, we are mere […]

We’re finally getting a taste of fall here in Florida. Most of us welcome a little relief from the heat, and this weekend certainly gave it to us. But just as you’re curling up to enjoy that first sip of nice hot cocoa… uh oh, tooth pain. We’ve talked about sensitivity before, but heat sensitivity […]

We are overjoyed to announce that our hygienist Megan and Dr. Tran got hitched! It’s been a long time coming, and the couple graciously included the entire LBD staff in their beautiful wedding day. Their nuptials kicked off with a gorgeous ceremony at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Dr. Tran came down the aisle with […]

Halloween is next week! That snuck up on us, didn’t it? I have to be honest: Halloween is probably my favorite holiday. And my son is taking right after me. We plan our costumes for months ahead of time, try to jump out and scare each other all through October, and of course we look […]

It’s become our nightly routine: we sit and stare at our adorable little son over the empty dinner table, our own food long finished, and the dishes already rinsed, and plead with him, threaten him, bribe him with sweets. If he will just finish his dinner. It seems like a constant worry. Is he getting […]

A few years ago, I was a dedicated Colgate kid. That is, until one day I brushed my teeth and noticed the insides of my cheeks and lips felt rough. When I looked at my mouth in the mirror, I found that my tissue was sloughing like I had a sunburn. It didn’t hurt or […]

Many patients assume that certain oral health problems are a necessary part of the aging process. Even though tooth loss, recession, and broken or worn teeth can be more likely as we age, none of these dental issues are “just part of getting old.” Getting Older Does Not Mean Getting Dentures! For many past generations, […]

It’s almost the end of hurricane season, which means we’re sliding into fall and hopefully some cooler weather. And before we know it, the holidays will be here! And obviously, this sweet transition into fall makes us all think about one thing: our insurance benefits! …right? If you use dental insurance, be aware of when […]

Most of us here in Central Florida breathed a sigh of relief that Hurricane Dorian took that hard right turn and missed hitting us directly. However, we’re only halfway through storm season, and power outages are always a possibility for us here in the so-called Sunshine State. While we always champion the benefits of a […]

A new school year can mean adjusting to new teachers, new social groups, intimidating course work, and lots of anxiety. With social media and  images of the “perfect” body/hair/makeup/clothes, those teen and pre-teen years can turn into a nightmare of poor confidence and a warped body image. The pressure to excel and be perfect seems […]