Can children be at risk for periodontal disease?
posted: Sep. 17, 2024.

You want to check all the boxes when you consider your child’s dental health. You make sure your child brushes twice daily to avoid cavities. You’ve made a plan for Read more
Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?
posted: Sep. 10, 2024.

Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. Read more
Summer Smiles
posted: Sep. 03, 2024.

The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still warm, let’s look at Read more
I’m on a diet and getting MORE cavities!
posted: Aug. 27, 2024.

Health gurus rave about replacing unhealthy food choices with healthy ones in your diet. If you want to maintain your beautiful smile as well as your waistline, choose foods that Read more
Seal of Approval
posted: Aug. 20, 2024.

Outside activities? You slather your kids with sunscreen. Biking? You don’t let your child leave the house without a helmet. Youth sports? You provide mouthguards and padding and headgear and Read more
How to Choose the Best Mouthwash
posted: Aug. 13, 2024.

As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three Read more
Five Things You Didn't Know About Cavities
posted: Aug. 06, 2024.

Most people know when they have a cavity—they can either see it on their tooth or... ouch! They can feel it! But there are certain things that many of our Read more
Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation
posted: Jul. 30, 2024.

We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our Danbury, Connecticut office for checkups and necessary dental work. Read more
Good Dental Hygiene Gives You Better Overall Health
posted: Jul. 23, 2024.

What do you think of when you hear the term dental or oral hygiene? Brushing and flossing tend to come to mind, since that is what the terms imply. What you Read more
Flossing Fixes
posted: Jul. 16, 2024.

A length of floss plus your teeth is about as low-tech as it gets. But, as with so many other “simple” skills, it helps to learn just the right technique Read more
Infant Teething Remedies: What Might Help—And What to Avoid
posted: Jul. 09, 2024.

Some lucky babies wake one morning displaying a brand new tooth to the complete surprise of their unsuspecting parents! But your happy baby is irritable and drooling. Or your hearty Read more
Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
posted: Jul. 02, 2024.

On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of Read more
Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
posted: Jun. 25, 2024.

By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not Read more
Easing Your Allergies with Latex-Free Dentistry
posted: Jun. 18, 2024.

Imagine this scenario: you go to the dentist to have a cavity filled, and an hour after the procedure you have a runny nose, scratchy throat, and your arms are Read more
What’s the Big Deal about Sleep Apnea?
posted: Jun. 11, 2024.

What’s the big deal about a little snoring during the night? Or feeling a bit drowsy during the day? Or an occasional bout of insomnia? If your sleep problems are Read more
Healthy Summer Foods
posted: Jun. 04, 2024.

It’s summer—that wonderful time of year when fresh and delicious produce abounds. the doctor will tell you that your teeth, gums, and tissues all rely on an appropriate mix of Read more