JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA– We are pleased to announce that Dr. Bob Deason and his staff have joined our Jacksonville dentistry practice.

Dr. Deason is a Jacksonville dentist who operated his own successful practice for more than 30 years before becoming part of our office on Jan. 3.

“We couldn’t be more pleased or excited to have Dr. Deason on board,” Dr. Moore says. “His arrival makes it possible for our patients to have access to a number of specialized procedures that now can be performed in-house, rather having to refer them outside the practice.”

Our goal is for SouthPoint Dental Care to be your one-stop shop for addressing your dental care needs

With Dr. Deason comes a wealth of experience in specialties including tooth extraction, dental implant procedures, root canal therapy, periodontal care, TMJ treatment, and Six Month Smiles- a form of accelerated orthodontics.

We understand that families are increasingly concerned these days with saving time and money. Combining these offices means that  Dr. Moore and Dr. Deason can offer additional specialties along with new, expanded hours. These changes make it more convenient to schedule appointments around school and work commitments.

Our goal is for SouthPoint Dental Care to be your one-stop shop for addressing your dental care needs and those of your family. Having Dr. Deason and his staff here will help us achieve that.

As our patient, you will continue to see your same dental hygienist, and you can be assured that you will receive the same warm, caring attention that you have come to expect from us. Our team will maintain its commitment to excellence by combining the most modern technology, added convenience and the knowledgeable, friendly staff that treats you like family.

What do Shaquille O’Neal and Jacksonville dentist, Dr. Michael Moore have in common?

Of course both are talented and charismatic, but they have something else in common. Dr. Moore and Shaq are sufferers of sleep apnea. Snoring is not only annoying, it may be a sign of a very serious medical condition. Check yourself for these sleep apnea symptoms:

• Loud and chronic snoring
• Choking, snorting or gasping during sleep
• Long pauses in breathing
• Daytime sleepiness
• Waking up with dry mouth or sore throat
• Morning headaches
• Restless sleep
• Forgetfulness, difficulty concentrating
• Moodiness, irritablilty, depression

Sleep apnea occurs when the muscles in the back of your throat that support the soft palate, tonsils and tongue relax during sleep.  As a result, your airway narrows or closes as you breathe and breathing momentarily stops.  This deprives your body of oxygen and causes the brain to awaken you briefly so you can reopen your airway.  This pattern can repeat itself as much as 30 times an hour, all night long.  No wonder sleep apnea sufferers experience daytime sleepiness and inability to concentrate.  And there’s always the bonus of irritability for both you and your partner, since it’s safe to say they are not sleeping very well either!

It is important to remember that sleep apnea is a serious problem!  Sleep apnea sufferers have an elevated risk of being involved in a serious car accident. Sleep apnea is a more significant risk factor for heart disease than obesity and high cholesterol.  An 18 year study revealed that sleep apnea sufferers had a death rate nearly twice that of non sleep apneics!

Fortunately, there are more options than ever for sleep apnea treatment, including the development of oral appliances to replace or work with CPAP machines to keep airways open.   Dentists now work hand in hand with sleep specialists to determine a treatment plan to suit each individual.

Jacksonville dentist, Dr.Michael Moore, now offers a home sleep testing device which can easily screen you for sleep apnea. If you suspect you might be at risk, let Dr. Moore know. We can’t promise you’ll get into the NBA, but you will be on your way to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

For more information, check out Shaq’s video about his experience with sleep apnea treatment:

Technically speaking, the dictionary defines halitophobia as an irrational fear of having bad breath.

But is it really irrational when you take into consideration that according to the ADA, a whopping 50%, yes that means half of the US population has bad breath at any one time?  And half of those have chronic halitosis.

For you non-scientists out there, that means there is a 50/50 chance right now that YOU have bad breath!  Social taboos prevent family, friends and even strangers from letting you know that you have ah….well to put it delicately, DRAGON BREATH.  Simply put, they don’t want to hurt your feelings.  So if no one is going to tell you, how are you going to know?  Check out this video.

So what causes this bad breath?  A bad taste in your mouth may be a warning sign of gum (periodontal) disease.  Gum disease is caused by the buildup of plaque on teeth.  The bacteria cause toxins to form in the mouth that are not only stinky but can actually threaten your health.  Gum disease has been linked to serious health complications including damage to gums, jaw bone and even heart disease.

Dry Mouth (xerostomia) is another medical condition that can cause bad breath.  Saliva is necessary to moisten and cleanse the mouth by neutralizing the effects of evil plaque and washing away yucky dead cells that accumulate on the tongue, gums and cheeks. Without sufficient saliva these cells can decompose in your mouth, causing…. drum roll please……..BAD BREATH!

Jacksonville dentist, Dr. Michael Moore has what it takes to banish bad breath!  Using a combination of science, technology and good old fashioned elbow grease, Dr. Moore can put you on the right track to staying in that top 50% of breathers.  So what are you waiting for?  Call SouthPoint Dental Care today and make an appointment.  Our friendly staff will treat you like family and you will leave with a healthy, fresh and confident smile!