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Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 03, 2024.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth
posted: Dec. 27, 2023.

Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up Read more
Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation
posted: Dec. 20, 2023.

We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our New Haven, Connecticut office for checkups and necessary dental Read more
Headaches: The Dental Connection
posted: Dec. 13, 2023.

Many people suffer through headaches for years without getting to the root cause of their problem. If you find yourself constantly popping painkillers to get through the day, it might Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 06, 2023.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
Are you a tooth grinder?
posted: Nov. 29, 2023.

Perhaps you had a particularly irritating commute home from work, and you realize at the end that your jaw was clenched tight the entire time. Or maybe you grind your Read more
Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 22, 2023.

At East Rock Dental, LLC, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the New Haven, Read more
Five Things You Should Never Do With Your Toothbrush
posted: Nov. 15, 2023.

When’s the last time you gave your toothbrush any serious thought? Sure, you use it every day (and ideally twice), and you know that with a dollop of toothpaste it Read more
What’s an intraoral camera?
posted: Nov. 08, 2023.

One of the greatest features our team at East Rock Dental, LLC offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 01, 2023.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 25, 2023.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
Seal of Approval
posted: Oct. 18, 2023.

Outside activities? You slather your kids with sunscreen. Biking? You don’t let your child leave the house without a helmet. Youth sports? You provide mouthguards and padding and headgear and Read more
When snoring becomes more than just annoying: The dangers of sleep apnea
posted: Oct. 11, 2023.

Sawing wood. That’s what your wife calls it when you wake her up with your snoring. This type of scenario plays out in homes around the world, and couples have Read more
What's on your fall reading list?
posted: Oct. 04, 2023.

How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at East Read more
Dental Emergencies in Children
posted: Sep. 27, 2023.

Dental emergencies are bound to come up when you have young children. the doctor and our team want to you to be prepared in case you run into a difficult Read more
Crushing the Ice-Chewing Habit
posted: Sep. 20, 2023.

It's a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so Read more