Thomas J. Stelmach, D.D.S.

Gum Line Cavities

Dr. Thomas Stelmach D.D.S. — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:37:13 +0000

Did you know that a common place to find decay is along the gum line of teeth? Gum line cavities may be caused by a number of factors. Chief among them are eating too much sugary food, acid reflux, lemon sucking, dry mouth and general poor brushing technique. Cavities, known to dentists as caries, usually [...]

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President Roosevelt Urged Regular Dental Exams

Dr. Thomas Stelmach D.D.S. — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:06:58 +0000

Dr. Stelmach shares a vintage WPA poster urging regular dental exams. Asserting in his Inaugural Address, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself” President Franklin Delano Roosevelt enacted a series of economic programs intended to get America back on its feet. Collectively these efforts were known as “The New Deal.” These programs [...]

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Katie’s Take on Oral Health

Dr. Thomas Stelmach D.D.S. — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:23:37 +0000

Journalist, Author, and TV Personality Katie Couric recently spoke about the critical need to maintain your oral health. Here’s what she had to say. Taking a seat in the dentist chair goes far beyond maintaining a healthy smile. Our mouths are the gateways to our bodies and can tell us more about our health than [...]

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Dr. Stelmach: Elite Preferred Invisalign Provider

Dr. Thomas Stelmach D.D.S. — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:24:11 +0000

Trust your Smile to Dr. Thomas J. Stelmach, a Preferred Invisalign Provider. Not all dentists or orthodontists are trained to treat patients with Invisalign®. Make sure you find a certified Invisalign Provider who can correctly diagnose your specific needs. Dr. Stelmach has earned the designation of an Elite Preferred Invisalign Provider, honoring the significant level [...]

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Famous Gap Toothed Smiles

Dr. Thomas Stelmach D.D.S. — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:44:39 +0000

Pop Quiz: What do the following celebrities have in common? Based on a new poll from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the answer is … they’re the celebrities best-known for their famous gap toothed smiles. Here are a few more of our favorite Hollywood gap tooth smiles. Minding the Gap Outside of Hollywood, though, [...]

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How to Floss Your Teeth: The Spool Method

Dr. Thomas Stelmach D.D.S. — Tue, 29 May 2012 09:06:54 +0000

As with most things in life, it takes repetition and practice to do an excellent job of flossing your teeth. Here’s an effective technique known as the “spool” method. Prepare Break off a piece of floss that is about 18 inches long. Wrap most of it around an index or middle finger and the other [...]

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