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Memorial Day: Parades, remembrance, and the unofficial start of summer!
posted: May 23, 2023.
“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read more
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Caring for Your Night Guard
posted: May 16, 2023.
You might have experienced painful morning headaches. Or have a partner or housemate who begged you to please keep those grinding noises down at night. Or perhaps you were unhappily Read more
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Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
posted: May 09, 2023.
Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for Read more
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The Best DH in Baseball
posted: May 02, 2023.
Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice Read more
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Happy Gums, Happy Heart!
posted: Apr. 25, 2023.
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
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Every Day is Earth Day
posted: Apr. 18, 2023.
During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more
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Women's Hormones and Oral Health
posted: Apr. 11, 2023.
At McLean Dental Care, we know that hormones affect a woman's mood, but did you know they can also impact the health of a woman’s mouth? Women are susceptible to Read more
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Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
posted: Apr. 04, 2023.
April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read more
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Stress and Your Oral Health
posted: Mar. 28, 2023.
Stress symptoms—which include high blood pressure, severe aches, and insomnia—may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is the culprit when in Read more
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How do I clean my baby’s teeth?
posted: Mar. 21, 2023.
Creating good dental hygiene habits early in your child’s life is essential to the health of his or her teeth, even when your infant doesn’t have any. By starting now, Read more
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St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 14, 2023.
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read more
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Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 07, 2023.
Capturing the Moment At McLean Dental Care we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little Read more
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Oral Health Concerns for Infants
posted: Feb. 28, 2023.
Because babies’ teeth don’t appear until around six to eight months of age, it’s a natural misconception that they don’t need dental care. But the steps you take as the Read more
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Be Good to Your Gums
posted: Feb. 21, 2023.
You brush and floss thoroughly twice a day. You have regular checkups. Everything seems fine on the periodontal radar. Sometimes, however, even healthy gums can become sensitive and irritated. Is Read more
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The Start of Valentine’s Day
posted: Feb. 14, 2023.
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read more
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Tooth Discoloration: Common causes and what you can do to stop it
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.
Looking back at childhood photos, you may notice picture after picture of yourself with a mouthful of shiny white teeth. When you look in the mirror today, you wonder what Read more