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Headaches: The Dental Connection
- posted: May 16, 2023
Many people suffer through headaches for years without getting to the root cause of their problem. If you find yourself constantly popping painkillers to get through the day, it might Read More
Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
- posted: May 09, 2023
Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for Read More
The Best DH in Baseball
- posted: May 02, 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
Women's Hormones and Oral Health
- posted: Apr. 25, 2023
At Keith Mellovitz, DDS, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are susceptible to Read More
Preventing Toddler Tooth Decay
- posted: Apr. 11, 2023
You do everything you can to protect your toddler with safeguards large and small. Installing that complicated car seat. Figuring out which sunscreen is best for delicate skin. Spending weeks Read More
April is National Facial Protection Month
- posted: Apr. 04, 2023
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
What is biofilm?
- posted: Mar. 28, 2023
Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read More
Top Ten Ways to Improve Heart Health
- posted: Mar. 21, 2023
The human heart truly appreciates it when we eat healthy foods, don’t smoke, and exercise regularly. But there’s something else that can improve your heart’s longevity and you may not Read More
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
- posted: Mar. 14, 2023
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
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
- posted: Mar. 07, 2023
At Keith Mellovitz, DDS, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read More
I chipped a tooth. What can I do?
- posted: Feb. 28, 2023
You just crunched down on a piece of hard food when you suddenly realize there is something hard still in your mouth. Your nightmare is confirmed when you retrieve a Read More
How do I know if I’m at risk for oral cancer?
- posted: Feb. 21, 2023
Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s Read More
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
- posted: Feb. 14, 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
Top Five Ways to Improve Heart Health
- posted: Feb. 07, 2023
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
The Benefits of a Bright Smile
- posted: Jan. 31, 2023
Having a nice, bright smile can affect the way you look, and in turn, improve how you feel about yourself. With the help of the doctor to provide you with Read More