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Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter
posted: Apr. 23, 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
Make Every Day Earth Day
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.

Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read more
Your Sunny Smile
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.

Your beaming smile makes a sunny day even brighter—and that sunny day can return the favor! How does the sun affect your dental health? Let’s shine some light on the Read more
Snowball Effect
posted: Apr. 02, 2024.

Winter and its snowball fights are behind us, true, but there might be another kind of snowball heading your way—the snowball effect you risk when small dental concerns are ignored Read more
Teeth Grinding
posted: Mar. 26, 2024.

If you are waking up with jaw pain, tension headaches, or facial pain, you may be suffering from a condition known as bruxism. This means you could be grinding or Read more
Make Your Smile Dazzling For Your Wedding!
posted: Mar. 19, 2024.

Planning a wedding can be a highly stressful time. the doctor and our team want to support you in this process by helping you achieve a beautiful, bright smile. Wedding Read more
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.

Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.

Capturing the Moment At Gregory J Gossick, DDS we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the Read more
Periodontics and Pregnancy
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.

Periodontal health — which refers to the condition of the structures that support your teeth — is an important part of your oral and overall health. However, periodontal health becomes Read more
What to Do for Your Loose Tooth
posted: Feb. 20, 2024.

One of the first exciting childhood experiences we outgrow is the excitement of discovering a loose tooth. Sadly, there’s no adult Tooth Fairy waiting to exchange a gift for a Read more
The Origins of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read more
My child has autism. What should we expect at your office?
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.

At Gregory J Gossick, DDS, 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 Read more
Floss? Sticks? Picks? Which Should You Choose?
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.

You might have noticed that the dental aisle of your drugstore is larger than ever, with more options than ever for getting the spaces between your teeth their cleanest. Flosses Read more
Fluoride Use in Adolescents
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.

Fluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater Read more
How do I handle my child’s dental emergency?
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.

Kids are active, and with lots of activity comes the potential for mishaps. Before an emergency occurs, you’d be smart to stay informed about the problems your child may encounter. Here Read more
Five Common Reasons for Emergency Care Visits
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.

A dental emergency can strike anywhere, anytime, and without warning. Perhaps you’re playing a game of touch football on Thanksgiving and your brother-in-law decides to up the ante and tackles Read more