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Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 03, 2024.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 27, 2023.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more
Dental Anxiety
posted: Dec. 20, 2023.

If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Scott Gelder might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but whatever the reason, Read more
What to do about Dry Mouth
posted: Dec. 13, 2023.

Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of Read more
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
posted: Dec. 06, 2023.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more
Make Tooth Brushing Fun
posted: Nov. 29, 2023.

The best brushing routine for parent and child is two minutes of gentle brushing in the morning and two in the evening. But if the longest four minutes of your Read more
Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 22, 2023.

At Scott Gelder, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Mason, Ohio area to Read more
We are committed to your oral health!
posted: Nov. 08, 2023.

Dental visits are often negatively associated with discomfort in many people’s minds. But at Scott Gelder, the doctor and our team have created an atmosphere focused on dispelling those myths. Read more
November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
posted: Nov. 01, 2023.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us Read more
The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 25, 2023.

Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more
How do I handle my child’s dental emergency?
posted: Oct. 18, 2023.

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 Read more
How to Choose the Best Mouthwash
posted: Oct. 11, 2023.

As we all know, or should by now, the key to maintaining great oral health is keeping up with a daily plan of flossing, brushing, and using mouthwash. These three Read more
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 04, 2023.

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more
The Effects of Biting Your Nails
posted: Sep. 27, 2023.

Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids Read more
Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
posted: Sep. 20, 2023.

It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read more
Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Sep. 13, 2023.

If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not Read more