Five Towns Dental Office

11/17/2016

HOLIDAY SPECIAL!!
Come in for your holiday special
EXAM, CLEANING, and WHITENING
ONLY for $150.00 ($400.00 value)

Schedule your appointment today and get the smile you've always wanted! Call today at 516-295-0181

01/24/2015

Nearly 20% of American kids have at least one untreated cavity. Has it been more than six months since your family's last exam?

Untreated Dental Caries (Cavities) in Children Ages 2-19, United States. Over 19% of children ages 2-19 have untreated cavities; a child's complete preventive dental program should include fluoride, twice-daily brushing, wise food choices, and regular dental care.

01/19/2015

Caring for your baby's teeth can ensure a great start to a lifetime of happy smiles! Make sure you're including periodontal care in your child's earliest checkups.

It's just a baby tooth. It will fall out anyway. It's OK if it has a cavity. False. This is one of the biggest myths Dr. Matthew Whitesides of

01/15/2015

The American Heart Association recommends that we have no more than nine and a half teaspoons of sugar a day, but the average adult has more than twice that amount, and the average child more than thrice that amount!

Infographic detailing American sugar consumption.

01/13/2015

Knowing the pain of growing wisdom teeth can probably help you better identify with infants who are going through teething troubles. Here are some tips for you new moms and dads!

Tips for soothing teething troubles.

01/09/2015

Perhaps something to add to your eco-friendly shopping list?

Tomorrow morning when you're at the sink brushing your teeth, think about this: Every year about 450 million toothbrushes -- almost half a billion -- make their way into landfills in the US. And since they're made of plastic, the majority of those toothbrushes will never biodegrade, and will remain…

01/05/2015

At a buck a tube, the price is right but the ingredients are questionable!

What? Do you have a more hilarious and awesome example of social construction?  (I mean, other than tuna in jello?)  I want to see it.

01/03/2015

Need some exercise motivation? A healthy smile can be just one of the benefits.

Find information on wellness, diet, fitness, weight loss, mental health, anti-aging, conditions & diseases, drugs & medications, and more on Yahoo Health

01/01/2015

Happy New Years from your friends here at Five Towns Dental Office!

12/29/2014

When you buy a new toothbrush, do you always buy the same color and style or do you like to mix it up? Tell us in the comments!

12/27/2014

Whether it's flossing or another healthy choice, here are eighteen tips for starting and keeping a successful habit.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have everything run on autopilot? Chores, exercise, eating healthy and getting your work done just happening automatically. Unless t