Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
- posted: Oct. 15, 2024
Two studies – one conducted in Washington State, and whose findings were published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry in 2004, and another conducted in Madrid, Spain, and whose findings Read More
A Prescription for Oral Health
- posted: Oct. 08, 2024
You and your dentist are essential partners in making sure you have the best dental care. You do your part by eating a tooth-healthy diet, brushing and flossing as recommended, Read More
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
- posted: Oct. 01, 2024
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read More
Heart Disease and Oral Health
- posted: Sep. 24, 2024
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than 200 million Americans suffer from some degree of inflammation of the gums. Over the past decade, researchers have Read More
Headaches, TMJ, and Dentistry
- posted: Sep. 17, 2024
That ache in your head may stem from your jaw. If your jaw falls out of alignment, you could have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. It's not clear what causes TMD. Read More
What is a cavity?
- posted: Sep. 10, 2024
Cavities are the reason why most people fear going to the dentist. But they’re also the reason you should be visiting the doctor on a regular basis. Specifically, cavities are the Read More
What was your favorite part of summer?
- posted: Sep. 03, 2024
It's the end of summer, and fall is just around the corner. Soon the temperatures will cool down, the leaves will start to change, and the doctor and our team Read More
Solutions for Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
- posted: Aug. 27, 2024
Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common side effect of many medications. It can also be a side effect of cancer treatments, or the result of certain auto-immune diseases. the Read More
Is dairy crucial to my child's oral health?
- posted: Aug. 20, 2024
Healthy eating, combined with regular physical activity, plays a vital role in your child’s health and well-being. Dairy foods are naturally nutritious, packed with ten essential nutrients that help your Read More
Cleaning Your Baby’s Teeth
- posted: Aug. 13, 2024
In the eyes of most parents, nothing is cuter than their baby’s smile. Did you know your little one’s smile (that is, his or her oral health) actually plays a Read More
Ease up on your gums — don’t brush your teeth too hard!
- posted: Aug. 06, 2024
A lot of patients go at their teeth like they were sanding an old floor—that is to say, way too hard! Brushing too hard is probably the most common mistake Read More
Need Another Reason to Stop Biting Your Nails?
- posted: Jul. 30, 2024
Painful nails and cuticles, ruined manicures, reluctance to shake hands—there are so many good reasons to overcome the nail biting habit. But did you know that biting your nails is Read More
What is hyperdontia?
- posted: Jul. 23, 2024
When a child is born, he or she will have 20 primary teeth and 32 permanent teeth. But sometimes kids are born with additional teeth, and our team at DiPiero Read More
Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?
- posted: Jul. 16, 2024
When most patients ask the doctor this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet Read More
Diastema, or, Mind the Gap!
- posted: Jul. 09, 2024
Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children as they Read More
Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
- posted: Jul. 02, 2024
On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of Read More