Dental Care & Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a very exciting time and is a lot to do to prepare for your new arrival. Having good dental habits are an important part of that preparation. Here are some tips that you can use to maintain good oral health during pregnancy: 🦷Tell your dentist if you are pregnant 🦷Tell your dentist the […]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness and gratitude, and we could not be more thankful for having such wonderful patients. All the staff at the Mellow Family Dental Care are wishing you and yours the happiest and most delicious of Thanksgivings.

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Why is it that women smile more often than men? 

According to research, the average woman smiles approximately 62 times per day, while the average man only smiles about 8 times per day. Why is it that women smile more often than men?    The Reasons   There are several reasons for this gender discrepancy, but one of the most important is muscle mechanics.  The Brain […]

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Acidic drinks and food and it’s effect on your teeth

Who doesn’t love orange juice for breakfast or refreshing lemonade on a hot day? Don’t worry we aren’t saying it will cause immediate tooth loss, however if you do enjoy acidic drinks or foods, over time you are more likely to have enamel erosion on your teeth. Here are some tips to help fight the […]

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Tandoori Flame Restaurant

Tandoori-flame

Looking for good Indian food? We at the Mellow Family Dental Care took a break and went for a wonderful staff buffet dinner at Tandoori Flame accompanied by good conversations and laughs. (Missing from was Carla our hygienist and CDA Marlena)

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Closed for a summer break Aug 13 – 21, 2022

Just like everyone else enjoying their summer vacations, please know our office will be closed for a summer break Aug 13 – 21, 2022, but will be back in the office Monday Aug 22. Before the summer ends we would still love to see you to take care of your dental needs. Don’t forget to […]

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WHAT CAUSES BUMPS ON GUMS?

GUM BOIL

Have you ever been brushing your teeth or looking at your reflection and noticed a large bump on your gums? What is it? What causes this problem? How can your dentist treat the issue? Are there ways to get rid of the boil at home? WHAT CAUSES BUMPS ON GUMS? Bumps or boils on gums […]

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How many years does it take to become a general dentist?

How many years does it take to become a general dentist? It takes 4 years to earn a bachelor’s degree and another 4 years to complete dental school. If a general dentist wishes to become more than just a general dentist, specializing in a certain field will take an additional 4 years.

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What causes your teeth to turn yellow?

What causes your teeth to turn yellow? The yellow color on your teeth can be caused by stains from different liquids such as coffee, tea and wine. As you get older, your teeth turn yellow because the white enamel on your teeth begins to wear off, and the calcified tissue underneath is called dentin and […]

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