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‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no
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Can Your Dentist Tell If You’re Left-Handed?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
Sherlock Holmes, that most famous of fictional detectives, observed clues, analyzed them, and used his powers of deduction to arrive at the solution to his cases.
the doctor and our team
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Thanksgiving Trivia
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.
At Matturro Dental we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at
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Dentistry around the World
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
From the clinical perspective, dentistry is similar around the world. Dentists, like the doctor, go to school, obtain a license, and work hard to prevent and treat tooth decay, gum
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Can Superfoods Create a Super Smile?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
It’s a rare week that we don’t hear something about superfoods—those foods which will transform our diets and radically improve our health. Remember kale? All the kale? (But, more on
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Getting Ready for Winter
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
Winter Is Coming.
Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some
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The Intriguing History of Halloween
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is
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What happens during my hygiene appointment?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
Regular visits to the dentist are important for people of all ages. Seeing the doctor as recommended provides preventive care for oral diseases. If a disease is already present, early
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How Smoking Increases the Risk of Oral Cancer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
Cigarette smoke contains more than 6,000 chemicals, and at least 200 of those chemicals are known to be harmful to your health. When smoke is inhaled, moist oral tissues are
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Year-End Insurance Reminder
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
the doctor, as well as our team at Matturro Dental, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year
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Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.
Sometime around the late teens or early twenties, people’s wisdom teeth start to erupt. These are the third and final set of molars. When wisdom teeth come in properly —
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The Root of the Matter
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
A strong, healthy smile is built on a strong, healthy foundation. Let’s take a moment to explore just what creates that foundation—your roots.
The Root of the Matter
The visible part of
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Good Dental Hygiene Impacts Overall General Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.
There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including
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Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.
September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day”
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Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends.
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Treatment Options for TMD
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) refers to a diverse range of disorders that relate to muscular function in the jaw and face — the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). That could mean difficulty opening
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