Four Great Additions to Your Dental-Healthy Diet
- posted: Jan. 16, 2024
Calcium from dairy products for strong bones and teeth? Check. Vitamin C from fruits and vegetables for gum health? Check. Protein from lean meats, eggs, and fish to create, maintain, Read More
Is periodontal disease genetic?
- posted: Jan. 09, 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
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
- posted: Jan. 02, 2024
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read More
Resolving to Eat Better in the New Year
- posted: Dec. 26, 2023
It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself. Read More
Does Your Filling Need Replacing?
- posted: Dec. 19, 2023
No matter how wonderfully something works for us, there comes a day when a replacement might be necessary. This holds true whether it’s the latest and greatest smart phone, or Read More
Sippy Cups
- posted: Dec. 12, 2023
What a milestone! The transition from bottle to sippy cup is one of baby’s first steps toward toddler independence. And like all first journeys, some helpful guideposts come in handy. 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
My teeth feel great. Do I still need to see the dentist?
- posted: Nov. 28, 2023
Absolutely. Checking in with the doctor on a regular basis—usually every six months—is essential to keeping your smile looking its best. At Gray Yallaly & Black DDS, we are proud Read More
Thanksgiving Trivia
- posted: Nov. 21, 2023
At Gray Yallaly & Black DDS we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a Read More
When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?
- posted: Nov. 14, 2023
Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities: It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How? Because 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
Medication Can Lead To Xerostomia in Women
- posted: Oct. 31, 2023
Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can be a side effect of many common medications. Drugs used for blood pressure, birth control, antidepressants, or cancer treatments may cause the dry Read More
The Importance of Regular Dental Checkups
- posted: Oct. 24, 2023
When was the last time you paid the doctor a visit? If you're like many people, chances are it was more than six months ago. We hear the reasons why Read More
Common Causes of Gum Disease
- posted: Oct. 17, 2023
Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important. Since it’s often painless, Read More
Whitening an Artificial Tooth
- posted: Oct. 10, 2023
It’s a bit of a contradiction: you are justifiably proud of your beautiful dental work, but you don’t want it to be obvious when you smile. Dental prosthetics such as Read More
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
- posted: Oct. 03, 2023
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read More
