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posted: Sep. 19, 2023.

The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in our Plantsville, Connecticut office. How Read more

posted: Sep. 12, 2023.

Today, the doctor and our team at Lawrence Marini, D.D.S.,PC thought we would talk about mouthguards, what they are, where to get them, and when to use them. Q: What is Read more

posted: Sep. 05, 2023.

It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are Read more

posted: Aug. 29, 2023.

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more

posted: Aug. 22, 2023.

Your dashboard lights up when you need an oil change. Your smoke detector beeps when you need to switch out the batteries. But when it’s time to replace your toothbrush, Read more

posted: Aug. 15, 2023.

the doctor and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Lawrence Marini, D.D.S.,PC, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since their Read more

posted: Aug. 08, 2023.

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Our team at Lawrence Marini, D.D.S.,PC wants you to know that this common ailment can be Read more

posted: Aug. 01, 2023.

Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the dog days of summer. But, wait—just what are “the dog days of summer,” anyway? The Read more

posted: Jul. 25, 2023.

Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Ah! Your tongue! Read more

posted: Jul. 18, 2023.

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

posted: Jul. 11, 2023.

With children undergoing developmental dental changes and engaging in rough-and-tumble activities, dental emergencies can sometimes arise. If your child knocks out a tooth or experiences any type of oral discomfort, Read more

posted: Jul. 04, 2023.

Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more

posted: Jun. 27, 2023.

Hearing that you need a root canal can be highly intimidating. What is a root canal? It is the removal of the nerve supply from the tooth. Here, the doctor Read more

posted: Jun. 20, 2023.

A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount Read more

posted: Jun. 13, 2023.

Many studies over the past several years have focused on this question. Since we will all face stressful situations during our life, it is a good question to ask. This Read more

posted: Jun. 06, 2023.

School’s out for the summer, and it’s great to have the kids home. After all, they deserve a break after all their hard work. And you want to keep their Read more