Dental Emergency? Don’t Panic, We’re Here to Help
Nobody can predict a dental emergency. That’s what makes them so terribly inconvenient. The good news is that our office is always available to assist you, so there’s no …
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Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
“Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.” – Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great …
Let’s Talk About Fluoride
So much of parenting is a balancing act. Making sure your child has enough play time and enough nap time. Crafting meals that are both healthy and appealing. Making …
Earth Day
The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The …
What exactly is biofilm?
Biofilm is a protective home for bacteria that’s composed of microorganisms. Biofilm can be found in wet places such as ponds, sewers, and bathroom drains, and it also grows …
This April, Let’s Celebrate National Facial Protection Month!
Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these …
The Importance of Baby Teeth
the doctor and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Peter Merai, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since their …
Detergent Foods: Clean your teeth while you eat!
Did you know that there are certain foods you can eat which help to clean your teeth? We call them “detergent foods.” In dentistry we look at the impact …
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of …
What stinks?
Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the …