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May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
- posted: May 07, 2024
The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family Read More
How to Choose the Best Mouthwash
- posted: Apr. 30, 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
Is periodontal disease genetic?
- posted: Apr. 23, 2024
One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball Read More
Make Every Day Earth Day
- posted: Apr. 16, 2024
Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read More
Aging and Oral Health
- posted: Apr. 09, 2024
As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one-fourth of Read More
Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
- posted: Apr. 02, 2024
April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read More
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