posted: Feb. 20, 2019.

Congratulations! Your pregnancy is a time of joy and excitement—and a time to take special care of yourself. You’ve discovered that pregnancy brings many physical changes, but it may still Read more

posted: Feb. 13, 2019.

posted: Feb. 06, 2019.

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: Jan. 30, 2019.

Oral surgery can be intimidating, especially if you show any signs of an infection afterwards. Dr. McCarthy and our team want you to be informed about what to watch for Read more

posted: Jan. 23, 2019.

Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don't take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could Read more

posted: Jan. 16, 2019.

Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, as you eagerly wait for the birth of the new addition. Needless to say, pregnancy comes with Read more

posted: Jan. 09, 2019.

Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read more

posted: Jan. 02, 2019.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more

posted: Dec. 19, 2018.

While Dr. McCarthy and our team tell you daily oral hygiene habits, such as brushing and flossing, are essential to optimal oral health, regular dental checkups at Michael McCarthy, DDS Read more

posted: Dec. 12, 2018.

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

posted: Dec. 05, 2018.

Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” Dr. McCarthy and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few:Gum disease Read more

posted: Nov. 28, 2018.

Planning a wedding can be a highly stressful time. Dr. McCarthy and our team want to support you in this process by helping you achieve a beautiful, bright smile. Wedding Read more

posted: Nov. 21, 2018.

There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including Read more

posted: Nov. 14, 2018.

Sometimes, despite our best care, we lose a tooth. If it is a front tooth, it will probably be a high priority to replace. But if a missing tooth doesn’t Read more

posted: Nov. 07, 2018.

The secret to keeping your teeth for life involves more than one secret. The first is that there is no secret; and in fact, there really is no difficulty involved. Read more

posted: Oct. 31, 2018.

Stress symptoms—which include high blood pressure, severe aches, and insomnia—may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is the culprit when in Read more