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Every February the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health for children. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children to get a great start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. As a Gallery57Dental team […]

Does biting into crusty New York bagel make your jaw ache and /or feel pain in and around the ear? Is your jaw making a clicking sound as you painfully chew? You might be suffering from a Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, better know as TMJ. This joint acts as a hinge that connects your jaw to

Don’t bring your teacher an apple if you want to get on his good side! In a recent survey of 458 dentists, hygienists and dental professionals, a third of participants identified apples as a major cause of damage to teeth and gums. One of the factors might be the increased popularity of sweeter apples such

Hey Sharon Osbourne! At Gallery 57 Dental, we guarantee our tooth implants are screwed on permanently. Unlike the one that fell out while you were on air last Tuesday! The 62-year-old was chatting on her TV show, “The Talk,” when she felt something pop off in her mouth. “Oh sh*t”! My tooth is falling off!”

Got plans to kiss under the mistletoe? Think again! Recent research published in the journal “Microbiome” found that as many as 80 million bacteria are transferred during at 10-second French kiss. The research was quite thorough. Scientists recruited 21 couples who happened to be visiting a zoo in Amsterdam. As part of the study, the

Dab on some lavender essential oil before your next dental appointment. Recent research has shown that dental patients exposed to lavender essential oil showed lower levels of anxiety than those that didn’t! (FYI Gallery 57 Dental uses lavender gloves when treating all their patients!)

It’s time to gobble turkey and all the fixings until we’re stuffed. Think about skipping the marshmallow-covered sweet potatoes and instead choose foods that are nutritious and beneficial to your oral health. Here are some tips on how to protect your pearly whites and still enjoy everything this holiday has to offer. Turkey – The