Oral Health Tips

At Beacon Family Dentistry in Jacksonville, FL, we know dry mouth can be a chronic and very uncomfortable condition for many people. If you suffer from dry mouth, Dr. Lysandro Tapnio can help determine the cause and recommend appropriate treatment. If you suffer from this, you know the symptoms all too well… difficulty chewing, swallowing, … Continue Reading »

There are many causes of bad breath. Prevention and treatment depend on the cause(s). If you suffer from bad breath, keep in mind that there is a high success rate for treatment of the problem, so don’t be embarrassed to discuss the problem with Dr. Lysandro Tapnio and his clinical team at Beacon Family Dentistry … Continue Reading »

Using a Waterpik® has benefits for the entire family from age six and above. FDA-approved versions are available for adults and children age 6+. Have you noticed you have difficulty flossing between certain teeth or around back molar? Are the gum pockets around the base of your dental crowns starting to measure deeper when we … Continue Reading »

At Beacon Family Dentistry, in Jacksonville, FL, we are doing our part to raise awareness about oral cancer. If you observe any of the following signs that could be the beginning of a cancerous growth, call us for an oral cancer screening: Reddish patches or whitish patches in the mouth A sore that fails to … Continue Reading »

Have you ever noticed that certain teeth take the impact of most of your chewing? Have you noticed tender and painful facial and jaw muscles, especially when you wake up in the morning? Do you have teeth that appear worn down more than your other teeth? Do you have cracks or tiny fracture lines on … Continue Reading »

There are multiple reasons to replace missing teeth. At Beacon Family Dentistry in Jacksonville, FL, Dr. Lysandro Tapnio encourages patients to replace a lost tooth with a dental implant or traditional bridge as soon as possible. This will do more than repair your smile, it will maintain proper tooth spacing and allow you to properly … Continue Reading »

Jacksonville dentist, Dr. Lysandro Tapnio, has extensive training in the treatment of facial aging with BOTOX® and dermal fillers (Juvederm®, Radiesse®, and Belotero Balance®). He enjoys seeing the smiles of appreciation and joy on his patients’ faces who seek these services. With his medical training in dentistry, he has comprehensive knowledge about the nerves, muscles, … Continue Reading »

Dr. Lysandro Tapnio of Beacon Family Dentistry in Jacksonville, FL, wants you to do everything you can to maintain your oral health. Maintaining your tooth brush is one of the ways you can. Research shows that a new electronic toothbrush head is nearly 30% more effective at cleaning teeth than a head that is months … Continue Reading »

If you suffer a broken tooth, but you did not sustain an injury, you probably feel frustrated and a bit puzzled. In fact, you may not feel any pain. You may notice a broken tooth based on how it feels against the tongue. In some cases, a large filling or cavity can damage a tooth … Continue Reading »