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• posted: May 24, 2023

Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read More

• posted: May 17, 2023

We’re used to seeing athletes wearing mouthguards at practice or play, because dental trauma is one of the most common (and predictable) sports injuries. But it’s not just athletes who Read More

• posted: May 10, 2023

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for Read More

• posted: May 03, 2023

Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice Read More

• posted: Apr. 26, 2023

You might have a small chip in a tooth from an unfortunate encounter with peanut brittle, or even several chips from a touch football game that got a little out Read More

• posted: Apr. 19, 2023

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read More

• posted: Apr. 14, 2021

When should a child have their first dental visit?  A child's first dental visit should be scheduled as soon as their teeth start to erupt in their mouths which is Read More

• posted: Mar. 18, 2021

March 17 2020 was the last day we saw patients and closed our office due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  It feels like so long ago and at the same time Read More

• posted: Jan. 30, 2021

Dr. Ida Gray was born on March 4, 1867.  Ida's father was not present in her life and her mother passed away shortly after Ida's birth.  Ida was raised by Read More

• posted: Jan. 19, 2021

A dental sealant is a clear or white material that is applied to the chewing surface of the back teeth where cavities occur most often.  The sealant acts as a Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many Read More

• posted: Oct. 17, 2020

This has been and continues to be a long journey with COVID-19.  Our office was closed on March 17th and reopened on June 1st.  In March the New York Times Read More

• posted: Sep. 16, 2020

The pandemic has affected all of us in many ways.  In the dental office we are noticing an increase in poor home care resulting in unhealthy, bleeding gums.  The pandemic Read More

• posted: Aug. 13, 2020

I speak daily about the health of our mouths and how it affects our overall health.  I am passionate about educating people on this topic.  There is continual research on Read More

• posted: Jul. 25, 2020

With the outbreak of the coronavirus, treatment for inflammation and prevention of infection and disease is more important than ever.  The human body can only handle so much inflammation and Read More

• posted: Jun. 16, 2020

The Federal governmant has chosen the University of Pittsburgh Center for Vaccine Research as one of a handful of institutions nationwide to receive the covid-19 virus for sturdy.  The University Read More