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

posted: Oct. 24, 2018.

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

posted: Oct. 17, 2018.

When you think of a dental emergency, you may picture teeth that have fallen out or severe tooth pain. But it is not uncommon for wisdom teeth to develop conditions Read more

posted: Oct. 10, 2018.

If you are unhappy with the color of your teeth, teeth whitening may be an excellent choice for you. Many patients of Dr. McCarthy suffer from darkened teeth due to Read more

posted: Oct. 03, 2018.

Nitrous oxide is a gaseous sedative that’s inhaled through a small mask placed over the nose. Often referred to as laughing gas — because of the euphoric effects it produces Read more

posted: Sep. 26, 2018.

A dental crown, otherwise known as a cap, covers an infected tooth and can vary in function, depending on the position of the tooth. Crowns cover all the visible parts Read more

posted: Sep. 19, 2018.

There are certainly situations when going to an emergency room is the best response for your problem. A severe injury to your mouth, jaw, or face would qualify. However, when it Read more

posted: Sep. 12, 2018.

Many people think dental fluorosis is a disease, but it’s not; it’s a condition that affects the appearance of your tooth’s enamel, not the function or health of the teeth. Read more

posted: Sep. 05, 2018.

When we talk about teeth, every single one of yours counts. Whether you’ve lost a tooth due to injury or poor oral hygiene, it’s worth seeing Dr. McCarthy to evaluate Read more