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Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?
- posted: Mar. 26, 2024
Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten Read More
Periodontal Disease Associated with Cardiovascular Risk
- posted: Mar. 19, 2024
We all know that brushing your teeth and flossing regularly keeps your smile sparkly and bright, but did you realize that cleaning your teeth can actually help your heart? Recent Read More
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
- posted: Mar. 12, 2024
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read More
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
- posted: Mar. 05, 2024
Capturing the Moment At Keith Mellovitz, DDS we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little Read More
What’s the Big Deal about Sleep Apnea?
- posted: Feb. 27, 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
Suffer from tooth discoloration? Don’t panic!
- posted: Feb. 20, 2024
Like many other parts of the human body, teeth age. You may look at old photos and realize your smile was significantly brighter in the past than it is now. Read More
Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
- posted: Feb. 13, 2024
From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show Read More
Should Adults Continue Fluoride Treatments?
- posted: Feb. 06, 2024
Many adults wonder if they should continue to receive fluoride treatments. Our team at Keith Mellovitz, DDS wants to set the record straight about the usefulness of fluoride treatment for Read More
Hypersensitive Teeth
- posted: Jan. 30, 2024
It is common to experience dentine hypersensitivity, with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. Why does it happen and how do you know if this sensitivity is something to be Read More
Can sealants benefit you?
- posted: Jan. 23, 2024
Molars are difficult to reach when brushing your teeth because they’re full of crevices, caves, and pits that can provide the perfect environment for decay. Sealants are the perfect fix Read More
Adults Can Get Cavities, Too
- posted: Jan. 16, 2024
There are some things we just don’t miss about being a kid. Getting grounded? A thing of the past. Curfew? Not happening. Confiscating our cell phones? As if. Cavities? While Read More
Make Brushing With Your Child Fun!
- posted: Jan. 09, 2024
It’s no secret that kids and adults have different priorities: your duty is to raise a happy, healthy child, but your little one’s only priority may be to have fun. Read More
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
- posted: Jan. 02, 2024
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read More
Five (Easy-to-Keep!) Dental Resolutions for the New Year
- posted: Dec. 26, 2023
It’s a new year! A blank calendar! A traditional time to make a few changes that could change your life for the better. And while we applaud big goals like Read More
Relax with Sedation Dentistry
- posted: Dec. 19, 2023
the doctor and our team at Keith Mellovitz, DDS understand that many of our patients have a fear of dentistry. You may be concerned about experiencing pain from sensitive teeth Read More
What kind of toothbrush and toothpaste should my child use?
- posted: Dec. 12, 2023
the doctor and our team know that as a parent, you want your child to be as healthy as possible. By now, you probably know that your son or daughter’s Read More