Apr
03
Throughout life, women experience several major hormonal shifts. These hormonal changes have been shown to increase their risk of developing gum disease during these specific stages of life. Hormonal changes such as puberty, pregnancy or menopause could affect the health…
Feb
07
Flu season is upon us and with our busy schedules, no one has the time to spend feeling under the weather. Your oral health can play an important role in preventing and fighting the flu. Fallston, MD family dentist Dr.…
Jan
09
Oral cancer is one of the most fatal cancers because it is often not diagnosed until the later stages of development. Men are two times more likely to develop oral cancer and are less likely to visit the dentist. Fallston,…
Dec
05
Dr. Melissa Elliott and our dental care team welcomes you and your family to Harford County Dentistry! Our Fallston dentist office offers our patients quality dental care in a welcoming and warm environment. For comprehensive and personal dental care contact…
Nov
07
Have you noticed a sudden increase in cavities? Have you recently started a new medication? Dry mouth is prominent side effect of more than 500 medications. Prescription drugs for conditions such as allergies, high blood pressure, anxiety and Parkinson’s disease…
Oct
14
The month of October can be “sugar season” as Halloween candy fills the store shelves and your kitchen cabinet. There are bowls of treats everywhere just waiting to trick your teeth! Don’t give Dr. Melissa Elliott a fright at your…
Sep
20
Do you have unused dental health benefits or HSA/FSA dollars? Have you missed your dental appointment recently and need to reschedule? Now is the time to check your balances and your schedule to make sure your oral health needs have…
Aug
15
When we want a brighter smile, we tend to use whitening products to remove discoloration and staining. However, they’re not the only option for a whiter smile. Certain foods can actually prevent staining and discoloration by helping to maintain healthy…
Jul
12
Restore Your Smile with Tooth Replacement Options Tooth replacement has come a long way in recent years due to increasing technology. Common treatments to replace missing teeth include dental bridges and dental implants. Patients often wonder what is the difference…
Jun
07
Fallston, MD dentist Dr. Melissa Elliott reminds her patients that oral health care is an important part of overall health. Poor oral health can have a huge negative impact on your daily quality of life. Since June is Oral Health…