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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
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What exactly is biofilm?
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.
Biofilm is a protective home for bacteria that’s composed of microorganisms. Biofilm can be found in wet places such as ponds, sewers, and bathroom drains, and it also grows on Read more
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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
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Timing Matters!
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.
Many patients at Scott Maslow, PA are under the impression that harder brushing leads to cleaner teeth, but that is not true. Gentle brushing is just as effective, and less Read more
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April is National Facial Protection Month
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.
The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read more
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Is there a connection between oral health and school performance?
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.
As a parent, you want the best for your children, and that includes doing their best in school. You can support them by taking an interest in their activities, being Read more
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How Sleep Apnea Can Affect Your Waking Life
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.
We all know that sleep apnea causes many a difficult night. Noisy snoring, gasping for breath, and waking up dozens of times a sleep cycle are the unhappy consequences of Read more
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St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read more
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How do I overcome my dental anxiety?
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.
Do you feel anxious before every dentist appointment? If the answer is yes, you are not alone—more than 75 percent of Americans feel anxious when visiting their dentist. Today, the Read more
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Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.
At Scott Maslow, PA, 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
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I drink a lot of coffee. Could it be hurting my smile?
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.
At Scott Maslow, PA, we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is that coffee Read more
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Forget Something? It’s on the Tip of Your Tongue!
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.
Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Ah! Your tongue! Read more
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The Start of Valentine’s Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.
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
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February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
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What is a crown?
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.
If you have never had a crown before, you might be wondering why crown treatment is best, what the procedure involves, and which type of crown to choose. Let’s get Read more
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What kind of toothbrush and toothpaste should my child use?
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
the doctor and our team know that as a parent, you want your child to be as healthy as possible. By now, you probably know that your son or daughter’s Read more