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Dental Veneers
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
Are you looking to improve the appearance of your front teeth? Dental veneers are widely used to improve the appearance of front teeth and are a much more conservative option
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Tooth Worms? The History of Cavities and Tooth Fillings
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They
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Cold Comfort
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and
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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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Oral Health Concerns for Infants
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
Because babies’ teeth don’t appear until around six to eight months of age, it’s a natural misconception that they don’t need dental care. But the steps you take as the
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Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten
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What's on your fall reading list?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
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 George
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My child has autism. What should we expect at your office?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.
At George R. Shepley, DDS, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's ability
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A Prescription for Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
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,
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Treatments for Tooth Discoloration
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.
Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile.
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Football Season? Practice Dental Defense
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.
It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies.
Taking the Field
If
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Labor Day: Our favorite holiday to rest!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring
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Dental X-Rays: Are They Safe?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
X-rays have been a function of dental healthcare for a long time. That in and of itself should be good news, because it means we've had plenty of time to
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What is a water pick and do I need one?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and
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Electric Toothbrushes vs. Regular Toothbrushes
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
Convertible or sedan? Downtown or suburbs? Electric or manual toothbrush? As life decisions go, it’s certainly not choosing your next car, or deciding where you want to live. But, even
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Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes
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