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• posted: Oct. 15, 2024

You make sure your daughter wears her mouthguard to every soccer practice. Your son doesn’t step on the basketball court without his. Why not protect your smile as well? Athletes of Read More

• posted: Oct. 08, 2024

We all remember hearing this: “Finish your milk, it’s good for your bones!” If you have kids of your own now, you may catch yourself repeating many of the things Read More

• posted: Oct. 01, 2024

the doctor, as well as our team at Mary C. DeMello, DMD, PC, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end Read More

• posted: Sep. 24, 2024

Many people dread going to the dentist. Dental visits have the reputation of being painful and uncomfortable, and it is common for people to compare unfortunate situations such as having Read More

• posted: Sep. 17, 2024

At Mary C. DeMello, DMD, PC, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's Read More

• posted: Sep. 10, 2024

If you have a child who loves arts and crafts, try some of these creative projects with a dental twist. One of these activities is sure to give your child Read More

• posted: Sep. 03, 2024

September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Read More

• posted: Aug. 27, 2024

Periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent health issues in America, with the Centers for Disease Control reporting it affects approximately 65 million people, or roughly 47 percent of Read More

• posted: Aug. 20, 2024

Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into Read More

• posted: Aug. 13, 2024

While there is no definite evidence that if your prevent gum diseases, like periodontitis, that you may be able to prevent a heart condition or heart disease. The only thing Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2024

Whether you’ve lost a tooth from decay, are preparing for dentures, or were born with a gap where a tooth should have been, you could be a candidate for dental Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2024

the doctor and our team at Mary C. DeMello, DMD, PC frequently field questions about cavities and what causes them. Patients will typically ask, “I brush twice a day and Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2024

When you chip a tooth badly, it can be a very nerve-wracking situation. the doctor and our team want to provide you with some information that can help if you Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2024

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: Jul. 09, 2024

Today, the doctor and our team at Mary C. DeMello, DMD, PC thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have osteoporosis or Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2024

For many of our patients at Mary C. DeMello, DMD, PC, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from Read More