Going Green for the New Year
- posted: Jan. 02, 2024
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read More
New Year's Day Around the World
- posted: Dec. 26, 2023
New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary Read More
Smile! It’s Time for Arts & Crafts!
- posted: Dec. 19, 2023
If you have a child who loves arts and crafts, try some of these creative projects with a dental twist. One of these activities is sure to give your child Read More
How do I know if I’m at risk for oral cancer?
- posted: Dec. 12, 2023
Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s Read More
Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
- posted: Dec. 05, 2023
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read More
Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
- posted: Nov. 28, 2023
It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read More
Thanksgiving
- posted: Nov. 21, 2023
At East Main Dental, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania area Read More
When snoring becomes more than just annoying: The dangers of sleep apnea
- posted: Nov. 14, 2023
Sawing wood. That’s what your wife calls it when you wake her up with your snoring. This type of scenario plays out in homes around the world, and couples have Read More
National Brush Day
- posted: Nov. 07, 2023
October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Read More
What to Do for Your Loose Tooth
- posted: Oct. 31, 2023
One of the first exciting childhood experiences we outgrow is the excitement of discovering a loose tooth. Sadly, there’s no adult Tooth Fairy waiting to exchange a gift for a Read More
Fluoride Treatments—They’re Not Just for Kids!
- posted: Oct. 24, 2023
Fluoride has been one of the great game-changers in children’s dental health. Drinking fluoridated water. Using fluoride toothpaste. Scheduling fluoride treatments. All of these child-friendly dental habits help prevent cavities Read More
Periodontal Disease Associated with Cardiovascular Risk
- posted: Oct. 17, 2023
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
Steer clear of that candy!
- posted: Oct. 10, 2023
At East Main Dental, we know how tempting candy can sometimes be on our sweet tooth, but it’s important to remember that every candy and sugary treat you consume elevates Read More
What's on your fall reading list?
- posted: Oct. 03, 2023
How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at East Read More
Broken Tooth: Is It an emergency or not?
- posted: Sep. 26, 2023
Have you ever had that sinking feeling after biting into something soft and chewy and feeling something hard and crunchy instead? You’ve chipped or broken a tooth, but what should Read More
Can my child really avoid tooth decay?
- posted: Sep. 19, 2023
Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break Read More
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