It might seem like you’ve gotten a great night’s sleep—but why aren’t you well rested? Worse, why are you waking up with:
A headache
Ringing in your ears or an earache
Pain in
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Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring
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Medical doctors and dental health professionals, like the doctor, have debated over the connection (or lack thereof) between gum disease and heart disease. While there still is no unanimous consensus
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What is oral cancer?
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Port Chester, New York office, now is an excellent time
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If you play a contact sport, you know about mouthguards. You know about the cushioning protection they provide for your teeth. And not just your teeth—mouthguards also help protect your
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When your wisdom teeth start to emerge it can definitely be painful, but it can be even worse if your wisdom teeth become impacted. Impacted wisdom teeth are trying to
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Millions of people, around Port Chester, New York and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While
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Capturing the Moment
At Family Dental Center we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little
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Sleep apnea is an increasingly common medical condition, and one that can have a truly devastating effect on the waking life of the sufferer. Those who suffer from the disorder
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A study conducted in Washington State in 2004 and another conducted in Madrid, Spain in 2012 both reported findings that support a direct relationship between parents’ dental fear and their
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From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show
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You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?”
It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of
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Kids are active, and with lots of activity comes the potential for mishaps. Before an emergency occurs, you’d be smart to stay informed about the problems your child may encounter.
Here
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You make sure your daughter wears her mouthguard to every soccer practice. Your son doesn’t step on the basketball court without his. Why not protect your smile as well?
Athletes of
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We’re not talking post-holiday “I can’t eat another bite” discomfort. No, we’re here to talk about the discomfort caused by bite pain.
Usually, our teeth and jaws work so harmoniously that
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Dental problems do not always wait for normal office hours. Broken fillings or damaged teeth are common reasons for emergency treatment. Toothaches and abscesses can also require prompt attention. the
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