How do I handle my child’s dental emergency?
- posted: Apr. 12, 2022
With children undergoing developmental dental changes and engaging in rough-and-tumble activities, dental emergencies can sometimes arise. If your child knocks out a tooth or experiences any type of oral discomfort, Read More
Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
- posted: Apr. 05, 2022
April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read More
How Often Should You Have Your Teeth Cleaned?
- posted: Mar. 29, 2022
That’s a good question! But first, we’re going to do that roundabout thing where we consider other questions before circling back to our original topic. Trust us, we’ll get there! Why Read More
Fewer Adults are Visiting the Dentist
- posted: Mar. 22, 2022
Our team at Mary C. DeMello, DMD, PC recently learned that in the decade between 2000 and 2010, the amount of adults who regularly visited their dentist declined, according to Read More
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
- posted: Mar. 15, 2022
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
Dental-Healthy Snacks for Your School-Aged Child
- posted: Mar. 08, 2022
Kids are constantly active and constantly growing. No wonder they’re constantly hungry! When it’s time for a snack, here are some tips to make between meal treats timely, tasty, and Read More
March is National Nutrition Month!
- posted: Mar. 01, 2022
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read More
Proper Brushing Techniques
- posted: Feb. 22, 2022
Brushing your teeth properly removes the food particles and bacteria that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. However, you do not want to scrub your teeth or gums Read More
Make Tooth Brushing Fun
- posted: Feb. 15, 2022
The best brushing routine for parent and child is two minutes of gentle brushing in the morning and two in the evening. But if the longest four minutes of your Read More
The Origins of Valentine's Day
- posted: Feb. 08, 2022
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read More
February is Heart Month
- posted: Feb. 01, 2022
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read More
Five Things You Should Never Do With Your Toothbrush
- posted: Jan. 25, 2022
When’s the last time you gave your toothbrush any serious thought? Sure, you use it every day (and ideally twice), and you know that with a dollop of toothpaste it Read More
Protect Your Enamel from Dental Erosion
- posted: Jan. 18, 2022
We know that the foods we eat and drink can have a definite impact on our smiles. Staining is an unhappy side effect of many of our menu favorites. That’s Read More
What exactly is a cavity?
- posted: Jan. 11, 2022
We all know how discouraging can be it to hear you have a dental cavity. Knowing how cavities form can help you prevent them from popping up in your mouth. Read More
Going Green for the New Year
- posted: Jan. 04, 2022
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read More
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