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February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 07, 2024.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
Happy Gums, Happy Heart!
posted: Jan. 31, 2024.

Medical doctors and dental health professionals, like the doctor, have debated over the connection (or lack thereof) between gum disease and heart disease. While there still is no unanimous consensus Read more
Tooth-Colored Fillings
posted: Jan. 24, 2024.

Once upon a time, silver fillings ruled in dental offices everywhere. For a long time, they were the only option dentists used to close off the spaces on teeth where Read more
I have fluoride toothpaste and fluoridated water; do I need a fluoride treatment?
posted: Jan. 17, 2024.

Fluoride is a naturally found ion with a history of greatly reducing the incidence of tooth decay in children. However, over the past decade, people have increasingly consumed bottled water, Read more
Top Five Best Foods for Oral Health
posted: Jan. 10, 2024.

Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, the doctor Read more
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