Coastal CT Dentistry

Back to School and Dental Hygiene

Ah, the hustle and bustle of going back to school! As we head back into school mode, there are lots of things on the “to do” list to get done before the first day rolls around.  Every student should be equipped with these essentials: Backpack Notebooks Markers, pens, pencils Dental cleaning Dental cleaning?!?  Yes!  Healthy […]

#LifeHacks: Alternative Uses for Everyday Dental Items

 Life Hacks – The Dental Edition! Today we’re sharing our office’s best tips, tricks and secrets to making difficult tasks easy and fixes for the most annoying problems. Get ready to have your mind blown because ALL of these use dental related items! Denture Tabs Did you know they can also be used to help […]

Health Issues That Can Affect Your Teeth

People with gum disease have a 40% increased risk of developing a chronic health condition. Bacterial build up on your teeth and gums give you a greater probability of infection which may then spread throughout other areas of your body.

Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Oral cancer is nothing to take lightly. Causing one death every hour, there will be approximately 45,750 new cases diagnosed this year alone.

3 Tips to Spring Out of the Winter Blues!

Happy Spring 2015 As we move out of winter, you may be changing your frame of mind from “Snuggly winter days…” to “Time for spring cleaning!” Have you ever considered a dental spring cleaning? If you can spring clean your home, why not your teeth?! Here are three easy points to focus on: Healthy eating […]

Helping Your Kids Create Good Oral Hygiene Habits

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and we’re dedicated to raising awareness! In America, 51 million hours of school is missed every year due to oral health issues. Although every month should be important when it comes to a child’s dental health, February is the one dedicated to it. Here are things to keep […]

How to Improve Your Dental Health

Now that we are trying to adapt to writing “2015”, have you given any thought to a New Year’s Resolution?  If you haven’t, it isn’t too late.  And even if you have, you can never have too many!  Typically, dental hygiene and dental aesthetics aren’t usually considered when it comes to reflecting on self improvement.  […]

Your Guide to Holiday Elves

After decades of dreaming about becoming a dentist, Hermey the Elf was named DDG (Dental Do-Gooder) in November by the president of the American Dental Association ADA)!

Common Dental Myths Debunked

Facts About Dental Myths With the magnitude of information available to us these days, it’s harder than ever to separate facts from myths; especially when it comes to your health. There are a million dental related myths that might steer you in the wrong direction when it comes to a healthy smile. It’s important to […]

Candy Alternatives for Trick-or-Treaters

The fall season brings an amazing amount of fun activities for you and your family. From the excitement of Halloween, to school fall festivals, kids and parents alike look forward to the cool weather and family memories. Unfortunately, Halloween and fall festivals can also do a number on your child’s teeth. Hard candies, sweet treats […]