Memorial Day
- posted: May 22, 2024
Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Read More
Is periodontal disease genetic?
- posted: May 15, 2024
One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball Read More
Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
- posted: May 08, 2024
Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for Read More
Summer is Almost Here: Tips for a bright, white smile!
- posted: May 01, 2024
Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Dental Associates of Shelton. Everyone wants Read More
The Best Snacks for a Healthy Smile
- posted: Apr. 24, 2024
One of the most frequent questions that the doctor and our team hear is about what kinds of snacks are best for a child’s dental health. Sugary snacks are inevitable Read More
HPV and Oral Cancer
- posted: Apr. 10, 2024
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is best known as a sexually transmitted infection. In the United States, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease, with 79 million Americans currently infected, Read More
April is National Facial Protection Month
- posted: Apr. 03, 2024
The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read More
How to Subtract Those Added Sugars
- posted: Mar. 27, 2024
Sugars are the simplest carbohydrates, and are found naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products. Our bodies require these simple carbs for energy. (Even better, we don’t just get Read More
The Science of Sugar
- posted: Mar. 20, 2024
Some languages have many different words for love. Some have many different words for snow. One language even has different words for a tasty layered sandwich. Is that a hoagie Read More
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
- posted: Mar. 13, 2024
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 us Read More
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
- posted: Mar. 06, 2024
At Dental Associates of Shelton, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. Read More
Taking Charge of Your Dental Health
- posted: Feb. 28, 2024
Now that you’re a teenager, you have a lot more responsibility and independence. Choosing high school classes and electives. Getting a driver’s license. Landing your first job. And those new Read More
How effective is whitening toothpaste?
- posted: Feb. 21, 2024
The American Dental Association encourages you to brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to prevent dental problems such as tooth decay, bad breath, sensitive teeth, and gingivitis. Beyond Read More
Team Dark Chocolate
- posted: Feb. 14, 2024
Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read More
We are committed to your oral health!
- posted: Feb. 07, 2024
Dental visits are often negatively associated with discomfort in many people’s minds. But at Dental Associates of Shelton, the doctor and our team have created an atmosphere focused on dispelling Read More