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Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?
posted: May 29, 2024.

Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten Read more
Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
posted: May 22, 2024.

Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read more
Make Your Smile Dazzling For Your Wedding!
posted: May 15, 2024.

Planning a wedding can be a highly stressful time. the doctor and our team want to support you in this process by helping you achieve a beautiful, bright smile. Wedding Read more
Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
posted: May 08, 2024.

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
Summer is Almost Here: Tips for a bright, white smile!
posted: May 01, 2024.

Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at Scott Gelder. Everyone wants a glowing Read more
The Secret to Fresh Breath
posted: Apr. 24, 2024.

Bad breath: We’ve all dealt with it. You’ve been around people who have it and, like it or not, you have had it yourself. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, Read more
Earth Day
posted: Apr. 17, 2024.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches and Abscesses
posted: Apr. 10, 2024.

You never know when a dental problem may arise. Unfortunately, they don’t necessarily occur during office hours. the doctor can provide you with the proper information and treatment options to Read more
Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
posted: Apr. 03, 2024.

April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read more
Is there really a link between my mouth and heart?
posted: Mar. 27, 2024.

Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Scott Gelder are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, the doctor and our team want you to know Read more
Top Five Ways to Improve Heart Health
posted: Mar. 20, 2024.

While there is no definite evidence that if your prevent gum diseases, like periodontitis, that you may be able to prevent a heart condition or heart disease. The only thing Read more
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 13, 2024.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 06, 2024.

Capturing the Moment At Scott Gelder we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little details Read more
The Perks of Dairy
posted: Feb. 28, 2024.

We all remember hearing this: “Finish your milk, it’s good for your bones!” If you have kids of your own now, you may catch yourself repeating many of the things Read more
How HPV and Oral Cancer are Related
posted: Feb. 21, 2024.

Did you know that Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and oral cancer are linked? This information may prevent you or a loved one from suffering from oral cancer if a diagnosis Read more
The Origins of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 14, 2024.

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read more