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What to Expect if You Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Forever
- posted: Mar. 28, 2023
It’s easy to miss a dental appointment. Life and duties intervene, and suddenly you have to push your appointment back once, then again, or forget about it. We get that. These Read More
Is a Crown Necessary for My Child’s Baby Tooth?
- posted: Mar. 21, 2023
Part of the charm of your child’s smile is those delicate, diminutive baby teeth. We enjoy those smiles while we can, because soon enough, primary teeth make way for the Read More
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
- posted: Mar. 14, 2023
Millions of people, around Winter Haven, Florida and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read More
March is National Nutrition Month!
- posted: Mar. 07, 2023
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read More
Why Are We Recommending a Periodontal Consultation?
- posted: Feb. 28, 2023
The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in our Winter Haven, Florida Read More
Five Things You Didn't Know About Cavities
- posted: Feb. 21, 2023
Most people know when they have a cavity—they can either see it on their tooth or... ouch! They can feel it! But there are certain things that many of our Read More
Valentine's Day History
- posted: Feb. 14, 2023
Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read More
Choosing the Dental Filling Option that's Best for You
- posted: Feb. 07, 2023
Did you know there are as many types of dental fillings as there are flavors of ice cream? Okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration. Still, when you visit the dentist with Read More
Headaches, TMJ, and Dentistry
- posted: Jan. 31, 2023
That ache in your head may stem from your jaw. If your jaw falls out of alignment, you could have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. It's not clear what causes TMD. Read More
Dental Anxiety
- posted: Jan. 24, 2023
If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Dental Solutions of Winter Haven might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but Read More
Avoid Brushing After Every Single Meal!
- posted: Jan. 17, 2023
Here is some surprising yet worthwhile advice you might be hearing for the first time: Brushing after a meal can be incredibly bad for your teeth if you do it Read More
Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
- posted: Jan. 10, 2023
the doctor and our team at Dental Solutions of Winter Haven get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their Read More
Going Green for the New Year
- posted: Jan. 03, 2023
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read More
Resolving to Eat Better in the New Year
- posted: Dec. 27, 2022
It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself. Read More
Diet and Dental Health: What to eat and what to avoid
- posted: Dec. 20, 2022
You are probably aware that guzzling soda and drinking those sugary Starbucks Frappuccinos aren’t particularly good for your dental health. But how much thought do you give to the effects Read More
What is gingivitis, and how can I treat it?
- posted: Dec. 13, 2022
Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease that results when bacteria in your mouth cause inflammation in your gums. This is a common condition, and you can treat it Read More
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Carlos A. Polo, D.D.S., M.S. Jose G. Cruz, D.D.S.
f 863.582.9755
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6390 Cypress Gardens Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL 33884