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Dec
31

Your Child’s First Dental Visit

Your child’s first dental visit needs to be a positive one. Why? Because, it can not only affect your child’s oral care, but it will have an impact on future visits. Many adults suffer anxiety when it comes to visiting…

Nov
29

Everything You Need To Know About Tooth Extractions

Having damaged or decayed teeth are the two top reasons for tooth extractions. Also, if teeth are not properly aligned, or if a tooth cannot pass through the gums, it will have to be removed. Other reasons for tooth extraction…

Oct
16

Making the Right Diet Choices For Your Oral Health

Making the right diet choices and practicing a daily oral care routine is key to avoiding tooth decay and gum disease. Good nutrition plays an important role in your oral and overall health. Snacking Snacking frequently on sugary foods and…

Sep
28

Tooth Grinding

Most people are not aware that they grind their teeth. Tooth grinding (medically called bruxism) often occurs during sleep and is linked to other dental and overall health issues such as TMJ disorders and sleep apnea. Chronic teeth grinding may…

Aug
22

Have You Considered Invisalign?

Straightening crooked teeth can improve your confidence and your overall oral health. Fallston dentist Dr. Mellissa Elliott offers a wide range of the solutions to straighten crooked teeth, including Invisalign. Invisalign is one of the most popular solutions to straighten…

Jul
30

Are Porcelain Veneers Right For You?

  Achieve the smile of your dreams with porcelain veneers! Harford County Dentistry in Fallston, MD is a full-service dental office committed to helping our patients improve their natural smiles. Porcelain veneers are a great investment for your long-term oral health success.…

Jun
20

What Is A Dental Implant

If you are missing one or more teeth, a dental implant may be used to restore your smile. Patients with missing teeth often worry that their tooth replacement won't appear natural or allow them to eat, speak, or function properly. Due…

May
31

Why Do My Gums Bleed?

Bleeding gums is one of the most common signs of gum disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection of the gums. If left untreated, gum disease may lead to tooth loss and other advanced dental concerns. Fallston dentist, Dr. Melissa…

Apr
17

Do Your Grind Your Teeth?

Over time, teeth grinding can affect the condition and function of your teeth. Teeth grinding is often caused by stress. In some cases, teeth grinding may be caused by malocclusion, tension, or temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD). If teeth grinding is…

Mar
15

Trusted Dental Care in Fallston, MD

At Harford County Dentistry, Dr. Melissa Elliott and our dental care team offer a full range of general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry services to patients of all ages. As a trusted family dentist in Fallston, MD, Dr. Elliott is committed to…