Valentine's Day History

February 14th, 2024

Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people don’t realize is that the modern Valentine’s Day celebration arose from a religious holiday. St. Valentine’s Day was originally celebrated as a religious feast day…
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The Importance of Oral Health Care for your Child

February 7th, 2024

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, so it’s a great time for our team at Dermody Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics to talk about the importance of getting proper oral health care for your children. Oral health has been closely tied to the overall health of our entire body, so making sure that our children…
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When Your Permanent Retainer—Isn’t

January 31st, 2024

Even though it’s called a “permanent retainer,” your fixed retainer isn’t necessarily meant to last a lifetime. But with care, it should last just as long as you need it, keeping your teeth perfectly aligned after your orthodontic treatment is complete. Why is this retainer the one to choose for challenging alignments? A fixed retainer…
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Diet Soda vs. Regular Soda: Which is better for teeth?

January 24th, 2024

When most patients ask Dr. Rachelle Dermody and Dr. Chris Dermody this question, they're thinking strictly about sugar content — cut out the bacteria-feeding sugar that's present in regular soda by opting for a diet soda and it will be better for your teeth. That seems logical, right? Well, there's a bit more to it…
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