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What did the first dentures look like?
posted: Aug. 20, 2025.

Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth. Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so Read more
Love your new smile? Tell us about it!
posted: Aug. 13, 2025.

At Scott Gelder, we have been creating beautiful smiles for years. Whether you have visited the doctor and our team for a week or for your entire life, we would Read more
What to Do When the Tooth Fairy Isn’t on Schedule
posted: Aug. 06, 2025.

August 22 is National Tooth Fairy Day! If the Tooth Fairy is a treasured part of your child’s life, you’re just in time to celebrate! But what to do when Read more
The ABCs of Vitamin C
posted: Jul. 30, 2025.

A as in Ascorbic Acid Ascorbic acid is just another name for vitamin C, which is one of the so-called “essential nutrients.” These are nutrients that are necessary for our bodies Read more
The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings
posted: Jul. 23, 2025.

In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients at Scott Gelder, we proudly screen our patients for oral cancer. The Read more
The Secret to Keeping Your Teeth for Life
posted: Jul. 16, 2025.

The secret to keeping your teeth for life involves more than one secret. The first is that there is no secret; and in fact, there really is no difficulty involved. Read more
How much calcium does my child need?
posted: Jul. 09, 2025.

When you were a kid, your parents may have told you to drink milk to build strong bones and grow tall and strong. Now that you have children of your Read more
Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jul. 02, 2025.

Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read more
Socket Preservation
posted: Jun. 25, 2025.

Dental implants are a marvel! They look just like your natural teeth, and, even better, they function just like your natural teeth. So, when you’re planning on a dental implant Read more
Dental Adulting
posted: Jun. 18, 2025.

Now that you’re entering the working world, or heading off to college, or pursuing any of the many adventures awaiting you in adult life, you’re ready to take on more Read more
How many times a day should I floss?
posted: Jun. 11, 2025.

Flossing is one of the most important parts of your oral care routine. Many patients know they need to do it but find it difficult to fit into their busy Read more
Summer Treats for Healthy Teeth
posted: Jun. 04, 2025.

School’s out for the summer, and it’s great to have the kids home. After all, they deserve a break after all their hard work. And you want to keep their Read more
Toothaches and Abscesses
posted: May 28, 2025.

With the doctor, emergency dental care is only a phone call away. Dental problems are uncomfortable and should always be treated as soon as possible to prevent them from getting Read more
Memorial Day
posted: May 21, 2025.

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
Balancing Act
posted: May 14, 2025.

We’re all trying to find a healthy balance in our lives. Balancing work and home life. Eating a well-balanced diet. Balancing our budgets. Maintaining the right pH balance in our Read more
Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
posted: May 07, 2025.

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read more