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  • DIY Teeth Whitening

    Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 22, 2023.

    We all want our best and brightest smiles, and today there are many options we can explore at home to make those beautiful smiles a reality. Whether it’s healthy habits, Read more
  • Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 15, 2023.

    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
  • What to Expect if You Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Forever

    Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 08, 2023.

    It’s easy to miss a dental appointment. Life and duties intervene, and suddenly you have to push your appointment back once, then again, or forget about it. We get that. These Read more
  • Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths

    Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 01, 2023.

    At Rebecca Mooar Kelleher, DDS, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. Read more
  • I’ve lost a filling; now what?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 22, 2023.

    Dental fillings usually protect our teeth, but sometimes they need to be protected, too. If you lose a filling, contact our Simsbury, Connecticut office immediately and let us advise you Read more
  • Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth

    Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 15, 2023.

    You might suspect that your wisdom teeth are starting to emerge, but knowing the signs of impacted wisdom teeth can help you be more proactive about your dental care. Impacted Read more
  • The Transformation of Valentine's Day

    Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 08, 2023.

    Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more
  • February is Heart Month

    Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 01, 2023.

    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
  • Anatomy of a Smile Makeover

    Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 25, 2023.

    A smile makeover is usually a combination of one or more cosmetic dental procedures. To achieve your desired result, the doctor may perform or suggest a variety of options. The Read more
  • Detergent Foods: Clean your teeth while you eat!

    Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 18, 2023.

    Did you know that there are certain foods you can eat which help to clean your teeth? We call them "detergent foods." In dentistry we look at the impact of Read more
  • Care for Your Dentures

    Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 11, 2023.

    Just like natural teeth, the doctor will tell you that dentures have a tendency to get coated with plaque, which is a sticky, transparent film that attracts food and bacteria. Read more
  • Going Green for the New Year

    Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 04, 2023.

    Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
  • A Brighter Smile for the New Year

    Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 28, 2022.

    The beginning of a new year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start for you and your smile. At Rebecca Mooar Kelleher, DDS, a brighter smile is quick and Read more
  • Balancing Act

    Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 21, 2022.

    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
  • Recovering from Oral Surgery

    Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 14, 2022.

    If you need oral surgery, the doctor and our team will use our expertise and training to ensure that you have the best possible surgical outcome. And we want to Read more
  • Periodontal Surgery Allows us to Access Deep Surfaces for Plaque Removal

    Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 17, 2018.

    All treatments for periodontal (gum) disease focus on one goal — to remove any bacterial plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) that are at the heart of the infection. Read more
    Category: Dental Procedures