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• posted: Mar. 21, 2023

If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Andrew E. Floyd, Jr., DMD might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but Read More

• posted: Mar. 14, 2023

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read More

• posted: Mar. 07, 2023

Capturing the Moment At Andrew E. Floyd, Jr., DMD we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2023

Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there's more to it than that. To Read More

• posted: Feb. 21, 2023

In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients at Andrew E. Floyd, Jr., DMD, we proudly screen our patients for Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2023

From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2023

Hearing that you need a root canal can be highly intimidating. What is a root canal? It is the removal of the nerve supply from the tooth. Here, the doctor Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2023

the doctor and our team know that as a parent, you want your child to be as healthy as possible. By now, you probably know that your son or daughter’s Read More

• posted: Jan. 24, 2023

When acids are allowed to erode tooth enamel long enough to leach calcium and other minerals from your enamel and dentin, a process called demineralization occurs. This rapidly leads to Read More

• posted: Jan. 17, 2023

the doctor and our team at Andrew E. Floyd, Jr., DMD frequently get questions about cavity causes and prevention. You brush twice a day and floss regularly. You rinse with Read More

• posted: Jan. 10, 2023

Our team at Andrew E. Floyd, Jr., DMD will tell you brushing on a regular basis is critical for a healthy mouth, but you can definitely overdo a good thing. Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2023

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read More

• posted: Dec. 27, 2022

The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Andrew E. Floyd, Jr., DMD, a brighter smile is quick Read More

• posted: Dec. 20, 2022

Just like natural teeth, the doctor will tell you that dentures have a tendency to get coated with plaque, which is a sticky, transparent film that attracts food and bacteria. Read More

• posted: Dec. 13, 2022

Getting a cavity seems like delayed punishment for eating that special dessert every weekend or for the few days you forgot to floss. When you are doing everything right with Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2022
• oral health

Health insurance is an important part of life, helping to even out the high costs of medical treatment. Without it, many of us would find it extremely difficult to Read More