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  • Make this the Year You Stop Smoking

    Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 03, 2024.

    It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
  • Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!

    Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 27, 2023.

    We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read more
  • I haven’t been to the dentist in years; what should I expect?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 20, 2023.

    Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient Read more
  • Should Children Use Whitening Products?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 13, 2023.

    As adults, we often wish our teeth could be as white as they were when we were small children. Baby teeth have thinner and whiter enamel than adult teeth, and Read more
  • ‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!

    Author: Anonymous 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
  • Is Your Broken Tooth An Emergency?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 29, 2023.

    When you chip a tooth badly, it can be a very nerve-wracking situation. the doctor and our team want to provide you with some information that can help if you Read more
  • Thanksgiving

    Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 22, 2023.

    At Rebecca Mooar Kelleher, DDS, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Simsbury, Connecticut Read more
  • What's the connection between gum disease and diabetes?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 15, 2023.

    People who have diabetes are usually familiar with many of the other health risks they face, including damage to the nerves, eyes, heart, and kidneys. But did you know that Read more
  • Good Oral Health Habits When You’re Pregnant

    Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 08, 2023.

    the doctor and our team at Rebecca Mooar Kelleher, DDS will tell you that good oral health habits when you are pregnant are very important. A plaque or infectious buildup Read more
  • Cold Comfort

    Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 01, 2023.

    The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
  • The Intriguing History of Halloween

    Author: Anonymous 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
  • Tooth-Colored Fillings

    Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 18, 2023.

    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
  • What’s in Your Backpack?

    Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 11, 2023.

    Hiking is a great way to appreciate the beauty of nature, to get away from the stresses of daily life, and, of course, to challenge yourself physically. While you’re packing Read more
  • Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care

    Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 04, 2023.

    Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons Read more
  • Breaking Bad Oral Habits

    Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 27, 2023.

    The effects of bad oral habits are something our team sees all too often. You might have bad oral habits that stem from childhood, possibly because your parents did not Read more
  • Don’t Let Craze Lines Faze You

    Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 20, 2023.

    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