posted: Sep. 17, 2024.

Have you ever wondered why people have wisdom teeth? These are a third set of molars that come in behind the rest of all your other teeth, usually during early Read more

posted: Sep. 10, 2024.

If you have a hard time understanding your dental insurance plan, particularly the treatments and services it covers, you’re not alone. That’s why the doctor and our team have put Read more

posted: Sep. 03, 2024.

For many individuals, autumn brings with it a number of new beginnings. Fall is the time that many people return to school, get back to the daily grind after an Read more

posted: Aug. 27, 2024.

Some foods are just terrible for your teeth — think cookies and candy bars — but there are certain foods that are beneficial to your oral health. Below, the doctor Read more

posted: Aug. 20, 2024.

There are some pretty exciting rewards to look forward to as you transition from your mid-teens to your 20s. Driving! Voting! Graduation! But there is one rite of passage that Read more

posted: Aug. 13, 2024.

YES!  Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care. Cardiovascular disease remains American’s leading killer, claiming more lives than Read more

posted: Aug. 06, 2024.

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to replace a missing tooth with an implant. While an implant will restore the appearance of your smile, you also know that there are many Read more

posted: Jul. 30, 2024.

There are some things we just don’t miss about being a kid. Getting grounded? A thing of the past. Curfew? Not happening. Confiscating our cell phones? As if. Cavities? While Read more

posted: Jul. 23, 2024.

Perhaps you’ve heard your friends talking about dental sealants, and how well they prevent cavities. And as soon as your child’s permanent molars come in, you absolutely plan to make Read more

posted: Jul. 16, 2024.

Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities: It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How? Because Read more

posted: Jul. 09, 2024.

It's a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so Read more

posted: Jul. 02, 2024.

For many of our patients at Mark J Mihalo, DDS, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from dental Read more

posted: Jun. 25, 2024.

Cavities are the reason why most people fear going to the dentist. But they’re also the reason you should be visiting the doctor on a regular basis. Specifically, cavities are the Read more

posted: Jun. 18, 2024.

the doctor and our team at Mark J Mihalo, DDS hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a Read more

posted: Jun. 11, 2024.

Tooth decay affects everyone, with studies reporting that 92% of adults have had a cavity at one point in their lifetime. In more serious instances of tooth decay, however, the Read more

posted: Jun. 04, 2024.

Heading for the beach! Hiking to the lake! Keeping cool with a tall, frosty glass of ice water in a foreign bistro, or taking a refreshing gulp from the fountain Read more