Lake Baldwin Dental Blog

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 […]

As many of our patients and friends are aware, the Dunn family recently returned from a trip to Ethiopia. They met with the birth families of their four adopted children and worked with Jeanie’s non-profit, Haddis Ministries (more on that soon). The family brought wheelchairs for disabled children and donated suitcases, clothes, and supplies to […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control, July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month. You may not be familiar with these relatively common birth defects, but cleft lips and palates can have severe impacts on a child’s well-being. Types of Clefts Clefts and craniofacial defects occur early in pregnancy. As the lobes […]

Today is the anniversary of the attack at Pulse night club here in Orlando. While it still feels very fresh to many of us, it has already been three years since that horrific event. This weekend, the people of our city made good on our ongoing promise to stay Orlando Strong with events and fundraisers […]

Technically, summer doesn’t start for another few weeks. But for all intents and purposes, summer is in full swing here in Central Florida. I don’t know about you, but in the middle of these muggy, ninety-degree-plus days of unforgiving sun, nothing feels better than a nice cold drink. But before you pick out your favorite […]

Have you ever noticed the corners of your mouth getting sort of puffy, red, and crusty? They may even crack or bleed. Angular cheilitis is an inflammation of the lips that not only looks unappealing, but can also burn and itch. But what is it, and how can we get it to go away? Most […]