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Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.

At William Stathas, D.D.S. we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter Read more
What Is Laser Dentistry?
posted: Nov. 18, 2021.

Many people think about the sound of drilling when they consider visiting a dentist to have dental work done. Like many other fields of medicine, dentistry has experienced advances in Read more
I haven’t been to the dentist in years; what should I expect?
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.

Time flies when we are not at the dentist! Before you know it, years may have gone by. Let’s take a moment to explain what takes place when a patient Read more
You broke your tooth; now what?
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.

You may have bitten down on a hard food or object, or perhaps you had a cavity that weakened your tooth. Either way, your tooth is now broken, and the Read more
Cold Comfort
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read more
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
Carbs and Cavities
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.

The Good News Carbohydrates are one of the body’s essential macronutrients (along with protein and fat). We use carbs to convert the food we eat into energy. How does this work? Read more
Baby Teeth and Cavities
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

We know how frustrating it can be to discover your child has one or more cavities when you come to visit William Stathas, D.D.S.. There are several ways to prevent Read more
Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.

Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons Read more
Is a Crown Necessary for My Child’s Baby Tooth?
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.

Part of the charm of your child’s smile is those delicate, diminutive baby teeth. We enjoy those smiles while we can, because soon enough, primary teeth make way for the Read more
Hypersensitive Teeth
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

It is common to experience dentine hypersensitivity, with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. Why does it happen and how do you know if this sensitivity is something to be Read more
Diastema, or, Mind the Gap!
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.

Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children as they Read more
Some Benefits to Giving Your Smile an Extra Boost
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.

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
Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last Read more
Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.

Two studies – one conducted in Washington State, and whose findings were published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry in 2004, and another conducted in Madrid, Spain, and whose findings Read more
Does Your Child Need Endodontic Treatment?
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.

Baby teeth come with a built-in expiration date. That charming first smile is meant to make way for a healthy, beautiful adult smile. Unfortunately, before they are ready to make Read more