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Xerostomia: Big Word, Common Problem
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 20, 2024.

Xerostomia might sound like a serious and rare condition, but it’s more common than you think. If you’ve been feeling like your mouth is constantly dry, you may already be Read more
Earth Day
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 19, 2024.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
Five Tips for Taking Tots to the Dentist
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 15, 2024.

Toddlers are notoriously balky about strangers. But their first dental visit should not be cause for fear and tears. Nor should you assume that getting your toddler to David A. Read more
What is an Impacted Tooth?
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 13, 2024.

You may have heard this term the first time you or a friend got your wisdom teeth. That makes sense, as wisdom teeth are the teeth most often impacted in Read more
Dangers of Thumb Sucking
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 12, 2024.

It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. the doctor and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road Read more
Do We Outgrow Tooth Decay?
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 08, 2024.

Short answer: No. But, since an answer that short is hardly worth the time it took you to click on the link, allow us to explain further! We tend to think Read more
What’s in Your Backpack?
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 06, 2024.

Hiking is a great way to appreciate the beauty of nature, to get away from the stresses of daily life, and, of course, to challenge yourself physically. While you’re packing Read more
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 05, 2024.

What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Stamford, Connecticut office, now is an excellent time to schedule Read more
April is National Facial Protection Month
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 01, 2024.

The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read more
Five Things You Should Never Do With Your Toothbrush
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 30, 2024.

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
What exactly is a cavity?
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 29, 2024.

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
Could a Night Guard Be the Answer to Your Dreams?
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 25, 2024.

Have you been having trouble getting a good night’s rest? Sometimes the reason for a poor night’s sleep is obvious. A midnight horror movie. A bedtime espresso. That anchovy and pineapple Read more
What stinks?
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 23, 2024.

Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially Read more
How does a tooth decay?
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 22, 2024.

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
Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 18, 2024.

Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of Read more
Adult Mouthguards
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 16, 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