

Fun Facts About Fillings
Dental fillings are a part of our everyday lives here at Shane McDowell Dentistry in Fort Myers. Left untreated, tooth decay can cause...


What is a cavity?
Tooth decay is another way of describing the word “cavity.” A cavity is actually the result of getting bacteria stuck on your teeth,...


How to clean your tongue to reduce bad breath
If you are worried about bad breath and you didn’t already know, brushing your tongue is one of the easiest ways to remove bad breath...


The nightly grind: symptoms and causes of bruxism
Bruxism is a condition in which a person unconsciously grinds or clenches his or her teeth. Oftentimes, bruxism occurs during the early...