Memorial Day: Parades, remembrance, and the unofficial start of summer!
- posted: May 24, 2023
“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read More
The Five Most Common Reasons for Emergency Visits
- posted: May 17, 2023
An emergency usually evokes panic, and for good reason. Emergencies don’t discriminate when it comes to time or place. They’ll happen during your vacation, at home, while you’re shopping for Read More
Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
- posted: May 10, 2023
"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read More
The Best DH in Baseball
- posted: May 03, 2023
Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice Read More
Teens and Gum Disease
- posted: Apr. 26, 2023
You have a lot going on. School. Sports. Activities. Family. Friends. Teens lead busy lives and have busy schedules, so you need to budget your time and energy. One thing Read More
Thumb Sucking, Pacifiers, and Your Baby's Teeth
- posted: Apr. 12, 2023
Sucking is a common instinct for babies and the use of a pacifier or their thumb offers a sense of safety and security, as well a way to relax. According to Read More
This April, Let’s Celebrate National Facial Protection Month!
- posted: Apr. 05, 2023
Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these two Read More
Dental X-rays: The Inside Story
- posted: Mar. 29, 2023
We’re all friends here, so if you sometimes feel a bit nervous before your dental appointment, no judging! Ask us about any worries you might have. We are happy to Read More
Stress and Your Oral Health
- posted: Mar. 22, 2023
Stress symptoms—which include high blood pressure, severe aches, and insomnia—may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is the culprit when in Read More
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
- posted: Mar. 15, 2023
Millions of people, around Mystic, Connecticut and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may Read More
My gums are shrinking!
- posted: Mar. 08, 2023
Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed that your teeth looked longer? Does it seem like your gums are shrinking? This condition is called recession—many adults have it. Read More
March is National Nutrition Month!
- posted: Mar. 01, 2023
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
Root Cavities
- posted: Feb. 22, 2023
When we don’t keep up with our dental hygiene, plaque buildup can result in three kinds of cavities. Pit and fissure cavities are found on the tops of molars, where Read More
What exactly is biofilm?
- posted: Feb. 15, 2023
Biofilm is a protective home for bacteria that’s composed of microorganisms. Biofilm can be found in wet places such as ponds, sewers, and bathroom drains, and it also grows on Read More
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
- posted: Feb. 08, 2023
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read More
