Holiday Tips for Healthy Teeth

December 21, 2011  |  No Comments

Here are some holiday tips to keep your teeth healthy. 1. Use moderation with sweets and baked goods, and be sure to brush after. 2. Avoid hard candies (like candy canes) or candies or cookies with hard nuts. These are  more…

Michael Alberini’s Gift Card Giveaway Set

December 02, 2011  |  No Comments

It’s  almost time for another gift card giveaway.  On Friday, Dec. 16 we’ll announce the winner of a $25 gift card to Michael Alberini’s Restaurant, located just down the road from Dr. John’s Family Dentistry on Route 224.  Anyone who “likes”  more…

A Family Dentist’s Tips for Halloween

October 20, 2011  |  No Comments

As Halloween approaches, here are some morsels of advice about your kids’ dental health and the candy they’ll be bringing home soon.    1. Limit consumption to one or two pieces at at time. 2. Brush teeth after each consumption. This  more…

5 Ways to Reduce Your Dental Expenses

August 06, 2011  |  No Comments

Dental care can be expensive. But there are some relatively easy steps you can take to reduce the cost of dental care. Follow these guidelines to keep your dental care bills as low as possible. 1. Improve your oral hygiene.  more…

We’d Peg Value of Smile a Lot Higher

July 06, 2011  |  No Comments

Believe it or not, researchers at a British university say they’ve pinpointed the dollar value of a smile — at about a third of a penny. That’s nowhere near spot-on, in our view. We’d value a smile a lot higher.  more…

Handling a Chipped or Lost Tooth

May 24, 2011  |  No Comments

Tooth trauma happens all the time, sometimes resulting in a chipped tooth or, even worse, a tooth that is lost altogether. In the case of a chipped tooth, contact your dentist for an appointment to have the tooth fixed as  more…

Choosing a Family Dentist

February 22, 2011  |  No Comments

Choosing a family dentist is an important decision, because you’re most likely to visit the dentist regularly if you know you’ve picked the right one.  Here are five things to consider when selecting a dentist. 1.  Does your “family” dentist  more…

Welcome to Our Blog

February 08, 2011  |  No Comments

Welcome to Dr. John’s blog, which will offer insight and information about teeth and gums, crowns, dentures, teeth whitening and other elements of dental care. Watch this space for suggestions and updates that will help you improve your oral health  more…