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When do children usually lose their baby teeth?
- posted: Jan. 07, 2025
Many parents have concerns about their children’s teeth not falling out on time. the doctor and our team are here to answer any questions parents may have about when children Read More
New Year's Day Around the World
- posted: Dec. 31, 2024
New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary Read More
Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches and Abscesses
- posted: Dec. 24, 2024
You never know when a dental problem may arise. Unfortunately, they don’t necessarily occur during office hours. the doctor can provide you with the proper information and treatment options to Read More
When to Replace Fillings
- posted: Dec. 17, 2024
A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount Read More
Make your child’s next visit to our office great!
- posted: Dec. 10, 2024
If you have been bringing your baby in for regular checkups since that first tooth arrived, you might expect that he or she is already familiar with the doctor and Read More
Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
- posted: Dec. 03, 2024
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read More
Questions on Dental Implants? We’ve Got You Covered.
- posted: Nov. 26, 2024
Whether you’ve lost a tooth from decay, are preparing for dentures, or were born with a gap where a tooth should have been, you could be a candidate for dental Read More
Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?
- posted: Nov. 19, 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
Minimally Invasive Dentistry
- posted: Nov. 12, 2024
As the field of dentistry advances and the use of technology in the field increases, the concept of minimally invasive dentistry has emerged. Preservation of a healthy set of natural Read More
Getting Ready for Winter
- posted: Nov. 05, 2024
Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read More
Periodontal Health during Pregnancy
- posted: Oct. 29, 2024
Congratulations! Your pregnancy is a time of joy and excitement—and a time to take special care of yourself. You’ve discovered that pregnancy brings many physical changes, but it may still Read More
Sleep Apnea: What a Dentist Can Do
- posted: Oct. 22, 2024
You find yourself drowsy and irritable all day. Or you have trouble sleeping, and when you do, you snore loudly throughout the night punctuated with silent pauses where you aren’t Read More
How to Subtract Those Added Sugars
- posted: Oct. 15, 2024
Sugars are the simplest carbohydrates, and are found naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products. Our bodies require these simple carbs for energy. (Even better, we don’t just get Read More
What's the best dental floss?
- posted: Oct. 08, 2024
Dental floss is similar to a lot of products that depend mainly on the consumer’s preference. Fact is, floss comes in a wide variety of flavors, coatings, and other variations, Read More
Year-End Insurance Reminder
- posted: Oct. 01, 2024
the doctor, as well as our team at Keith Mellovitz, DDS, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the Read More
What happens during my hygiene appointment?
- posted: Sep. 24, 2024
Regular visits to the dentist are important for people of all ages. Seeing the doctor as recommended provides preventive care for oral diseases. If a disease is already present, early Read More
