Cleaning Your Baby’s Teeth
- posted: May 31, 2022
In the eyes of most parents, nothing is cuter than their baby’s smile. Did you know your little one’s smile (that is, his or her oral health) actually plays a Read More
Memorial Day
- posted: May 24, 2022
Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as Read More
Keep It Cheesy for a Long-Lasting Smile
- posted: May 17, 2022
You’ve heard people tell you to say “cheese” when you’re having your picture taken, probably more times than you can count. There is another reason you should be saying “cheese” Read More
The Best Snacks for a Healthy Smile
- posted: May 10, 2022
One of the most frequent questions that the doctor and our team hear is about what kinds of snacks are best for a child’s dental health. Sugary snacks are inevitable Read More
Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
- posted: May 03, 2022
Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for Read More
Canker sores, cold sores, and mouth sores: What's the difference?
- posted: Apr. 26, 2022
At East Main Dental, we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go away on their own after a Read More
Make Every Day Earth Day
- posted: Apr. 19, 2022
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 Read More
Why are my gums shrinking?
- posted: Apr. 12, 2022
If you’ve noticed that your teeth have appeared to be longer, you may be suffering from gum recession. This is a common problem among adults, and can result from several Read More
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
- posted: Apr. 05, 2022
What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania office, now is an excellent time to schedule Read More
Energy Drinks and Dental Health
- posted: Mar. 29, 2022
Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at East Main Dental ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on the rise, taking Read More
A Word to the Wise about Wisdom Teeth
- posted: Mar. 22, 2022
There are some pretty exciting rewards to look forward to as you transition from your mid-teens to your 20s. Driving! Voting! Graduation! But there is one rite of passage that Read More
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
- posted: Mar. 15, 2022
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read More
Easing the Teething Blues
- posted: Mar. 08, 2022
Every moment of your baby’s first year of life is precious, since every day your child grows a little, develops new skills, and discovers new things. Most of it is Read More
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
- posted: Mar. 01, 2022
At East Main Dental, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read More
The Most Common Causes of Gum Disease
- posted: Feb. 22, 2022
Unless you're aware of the signs and symptoms of gum disease and how it's caused, it's possible that you may have unknowingly developed it. Often painless, gum disease -- or Read More
Diabetes and Dental Care
- posted: Feb. 15, 2022
Diabetes is a disease that affects the health of the entire body, including, of course, your mouth, gums, and teeth. We are trained to look for issues that might arise Read More
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