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Don’t Let Craze Lines Faze You
posted: Jan. 08, 2025.

You’re getting ready for a night out, or you’re checking to make sure you removed every bit of spinach after eating, or you’re practicing your best selfie smile . . Read more
Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New Year's Eve
posted: Jan. 01, 2025.

It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. the doctor and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start, Read more
Which whitening is right for you?
posted: Dec. 25, 2024.

Many of our patients at Scott Gelder have been asking us about brightening their teeth lately, and today we thought we would discuss the options available to you to put Read more
The History and Mythology of the Tooth Fairy
posted: Dec. 18, 2024.

While the last baby teeth generally aren’t lost until age ten or 11, most children stop believing in the tooth fairy by the time they're seven or eight. Of course, Read more
Can I use mouthwash instead of flossing?
posted: Dec. 11, 2024.

While mouthwash goes a long way in improving your oral care, it is not a substitute for flossing. Mouthwashes and flossing provide different benefits that you should understand. Mouthwash Benefits Mouthwash comes Read more
Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
posted: Dec. 04, 2024.

It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more
Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 27, 2024.

At Scott Gelder we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter at Read more
You broke your tooth; now what?
posted: Nov. 20, 2024.

You may have bitten down on a hard food or object, or perhaps you had a cavity that weakened your tooth. Either way, your tooth is now broken, and the Read more
Energy Drinks and Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 13, 2024.

When working out, studying late, or any time we feel like a bit of a boost would come in handy, energy drinks are a common go-to for many teens and Read more
Getting Ready for Winter
posted: Nov. 06, 2024.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 30, 2024.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
Educational and Entertaining Enamel Experiments
posted: Oct. 23, 2024.

Let’s talk about the science of our teeth for a moment. Our enamel has a very high mineral content, making it extremely strong. In fact, enamel just happens to be Read more
Headaches, TMJ, and Dentistry
posted: Oct. 16, 2024.

That ache in your head may stem from your jaw. If your jaw falls out of alignment, you could have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. It's not clear what causes TMD. Read more
Diet and Dental Health: What to eat and what to avoid
posted: Oct. 09, 2024.

You are probably aware that guzzling soda and drinking those sugary Starbucks Frappuccinos aren’t particularly good for your dental health. But how much thought do you give to the effects Read more
Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 02, 2024.

the doctor, as well as our team at Scott Gelder, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of the year Read more
How Missing Teeth Can Affect Your Health
posted: Sep. 25, 2024.

According to the American Academy of Periodontology, an estimated three out of four Americans suffer from gum disease. In milder cases, the disease is called gingivitis. More severe cases are Read more