Distinctive Dental Care of Melville

Did you know that October is National Dental Health Month? For our staff, that means only one thing: Reminding you that your teeth are an important part of your body, and keeping them clean helps keep your mouth and your body healthy.

Over the years, oral health issues have been increasingly linked to other health concerns, such as heart disease. Visit our blog and find out more about this connection.

Fill in the blank: My favorite part of the summer was ______________.

What is it about Distinctive Dental Care of Melville that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant office environment? Our friendly staff or Dr. Firestone?

Both coffee and tea are especially tough on your teeth, because tannic acid (the substance that makes the dark color) etches into the pits and grooves of tooth enamel, and can stain your pearly whites brown.

How about a treat today? Here’s a little classic dental humor for you to enjoy, from the bumbling yet lovable British spy, Mr. Bean. We loved it, and know you’ll get a laugh as well. Enjoy Mr. Bean-At the Dentist!

At the school cafeteria, it’s just too easy for kids to nosh on French fries, chicken nuggets and other fried foods and unhealthy snacks, so Dr. Firestone and our team thought we’d pass along five delicious and nutritious snacks we know your child will love.

How would you like us to use our social networks? What would you like us to share on our blog or Facebook page? We would love to hear what you think!

Bummed out about having braces? Invisalign Teen gives you a whole new way to wear braces for a "clearly" amazing smile! Learn more about the advantage of Invisalign Teen in our latest blog post.

Our team at Distinctive Dental Care of Melville strives to provide exceptional dental treatment in an informative and friendly environment. Have you had a great experience at our office? Share your story with the world by writing a review on our Google Places Page (click the link below). We appreciate your feedback. Have a great week!

Dr. Firestone understands dry mouth, gum disease, delayed healing and other health issues are all special concerns for our patients with diabetes. In many cases, dental implants are recommended as permanent replacements for damaged teeth. To learn more, visit our latest blog post.

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), children should visit Dr. Firestone by their first birthday.

Reading during the summer is a vital step in brain development and warding off the dreaded summer slide. Plus, it’s fun! Today, we thought we’d ask: What’s on YOUR summer reading list? What are some of your all-time favorites?