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• posted: Mar. 31, 2026

If you participate in sports or other physical activities, it’s wise to consider getting a mouthguard. Also known as mouth protectors, mouthguards are a device worn over the teeth to Read More

• posted: Mar. 24, 2026

We all know that brushing your teeth and flossing regularly keeps your smile sparkly and bright, but did you realize that cleaning your teeth can actually help your heart? Recent Read More

• posted: Mar. 17, 2026

When you think of a dental emergency, you may picture teeth that have fallen out or severe tooth pain. But it is not uncommon for wisdom teeth to develop conditions Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2026

At Gray Yallaly & Black DDS, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited the doctor and our team for a week or for your entire Read More

• posted: Mar. 03, 2026

It’s estimated that about one in every five people is affected by tinnitus, which is a ringing or noise in the ears. But tinnitus isn’t a condition in itself; it’s Read More

• posted: Feb. 24, 2026

In years past, it was often recommended that dental patients who had a history of heart problems or other conditions, such as joint implants, be given antibiotics before any dental Read More

• posted: Feb. 17, 2026

If there’s one meal that can claim the title of “Sweetest Meal of the Day,” it’s almost certainly breakfast. Sugary cereals, syrup-covered waffles, oatmeal with honey, cinnamon toast (which is Read More

• posted: Feb. 10, 2026

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read More

• posted: Feb. 03, 2026

It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better time to think about the dental health of our littlest family members? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Read More

• posted: Jan. 27, 2026

At Gray Yallaly & Black DDS, we work to find a dental plan that will work best and most effectively for you. But we’ve found that three treatments tend to Read More

• posted: Jan. 20, 2026

If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not Read More

• posted: Jan. 13, 2026

You’ve likely heard that smoking increases risk of lung cancer and emphysema. But did you realize that your cigarette habit also has an impact on your smile? Chronic smokers suffer Read More

• posted: Jan. 06, 2026

Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common side effect of many medications. It can also be a side effect of cancer treatments, or the result of certain auto-immune diseases. the Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2025

It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. the doctor and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start, Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2025

Guilt is a powerful feeling. It can keep you from doing many things, including going to the dentist. The good news is that Gray Yallaly & Black DDS is a Read More

• posted: Dec. 16, 2025

At Gray Yallaly & Black DDS, we have patients coming in asking us why a taste of ice cream or a sip of coffee becomes a painful experience, or why Read More