Smile more! It’s good for you.
Your smile reveals a lot about you. At Shane McDowell, DMD, we believe that smiling is one of the most powerful gifts we are given, and...
Smoking is bad for your teeth, too!
According to The Center of Disease Control, more than 16 million Americans suffer from a disease caused by smoking and another half...
The ALS Oral Care Guide
With all of the recent awareness of ALS, at Shane McDowell, DMD., we want to provide some tips on how patients who suffer with ALS can...
The Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth
We know that celebrating with friends and family can sometimes come in tandem delicious food, which may or may not be good for your teeth...
What you should know before whitening your teeth
If your eyes are the window to your soul, perhaps your mouth is the window to your thoughts, feelings, and dreams. Every day we want to...
No More Metal Fillings!
A few decades ago, dental cavities were filled with a mixture of different metals. Today, dentists are using more tooth-like materials...
I lost a tooth: now what?
When you’re a kid, losing teeth is not a big deal—it’s another chapter of your life that is exciting and indicates you are growing up....
Teeth abnormalities: more common than you think!
Everyone’s teeth are different- the size and shape of normal teeth varies, especially molars. However, sometimes a patient may have...
Summertime Dental Care
Ahhh… it’s summer time again! Time for us to kick back, spend some time enjoying the great outdoors. In Southwest Florida, we’re lucky...
A Toothache… Might be a Tooth Abscess
Patients may feel that their toothache is run-of-the-mill, however, if you have a severe, continuous toothache, you may have an abscessed...
