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Be Prepared!
posted: Jan. 07, 2025.
When you’re busy at work or school, when you’re on vacation, when you’re on the road to adventure—preparation helps everything go smoothly. Especially when the unexpected happens! So, how can Read more
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Five (Easy-to-Keep!) Dental Resolutions for the New Year
posted: Dec. 31, 2024.
It’s a new year! A blank calendar! A traditional time to make a few changes that could change your life for the better. And while we applaud big goals like Read more
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Bright Ideas for Your Smile
posted: Dec. 24, 2024.
Keeping your smile its brightest can be a challenge! The foods you eat, healthy habits, unhealthy habits, and time itself can affect the color of your enamel. Luckily, there are Read more
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Symptoms That Could Mean You Need a Root Canal
posted: Dec. 17, 2024.
Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root Read more
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Should I fix my chipped tooth?
posted: Dec. 10, 2024.
It was a small fall! A miniscule piece of popcorn! A minor foul on the basketball court! But now there’s a chip in your otherwise perfect smile. Is a chipped Read more
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Make Tooth Brushing Fun
posted: Dec. 03, 2024.
The best brushing routine for parent and child is two minutes of gentle brushing in the morning and two in the evening. But if the longest four minutes of your Read more
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My child has autism. What should we expect at your office?
posted: Nov. 26, 2024.
At Massey Family Dentistry, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's ability to Read more
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Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter
posted: Nov. 19, 2024.
You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none Read more
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Don’t procrastinate about dental work!
posted: Nov. 12, 2024.
When you have dental issues or just need routine care, you may try to put off making an appointment at Massey Family Dentistry. Common reasons for procrastination are not having Read more
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Need Another Reason to Stop Biting Your Nails?
posted: Nov. 05, 2024.
Painful nails and cuticles, ruined manicures, reluctance to shake hands—there are so many good reasons to overcome the nail biting habit. But did you know that biting your nails is Read more
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The Intriguing History of Halloween
posted: Oct. 29, 2024.
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more
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Pregnancy: What should I know about my oral care?
posted: Oct. 22, 2024.
the doctor and our team at Massey Family Dentistry know this is an exciting time as you anticipate the arrival of your new little one. We want to take this Read more
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HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Oct. 15, 2024.
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is best known as a sexually transmitted infection. In the United States, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease, with 79 million Americans currently infected, Read more
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Is there really a link between my mouth and heart?
posted: Oct. 08, 2024.
Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Massey Family Dentistry are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, the doctor and our team want you to Read more
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What's on your fall reading list?
posted: Oct. 01, 2024.
How better to spend the fall months than inside by the fireplace with a warm cup of cider and a book in hand? the doctor and our team at Massey Read more
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Tips for a Whiter Smile
posted: Sep. 24, 2024.
Everyday life can take a toll on the whiteness of our teeth: Foods we love as well as soft drinks and coffee can stain them over time. Poor brushing and Read more