My Blog - Family Dentistry in Putnam, CT

Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches and Abscesses
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

You never know when a dental problem may arise. Unfortunately, they don’t necessarily occur during office hours. the doctor can provide you with the proper information and treatment options to Read more
What stinks?
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially Read more
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more
A Family Dentist That Serves All Ages
posted: Mar. 11, 2022.

When you have a large family, ensuring that each member gets proper dental care each year can be complicated. The best thing to do is choose one dentist who can Read more
Energy Drinks and Your Teeth
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

When working out, studying late, or any time we feel like a bit of a boost would come in handy, energy drinks are a common go-to for many teens and Read more
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

Capturing the Moment At Putnam Family Dental we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little Read more
Adults Can Get Cavities Too
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

Sure, you brush your teeth and floss regularly, so you might think you’re off the hook when it comes to the dental chair. However, it’s just as important for adults Read more
Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not Read more
Team Dark Chocolate
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more
When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities: It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How? Because Read more
Crushing the Ice-Chewing Habit
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

It's a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so Read more
What's in toothpaste and how does it work?
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

the doctor and our team recommend that you brush your teeth two to three times a day, for at least two minutes each time. But have you ever wondered what’s Read more
Xerostomia: What does that mean anyway?
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Does your mouth always feel like it’s dry? If it does you may be suffering from xerostomia. Xerostomia is defined as dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. Read more
What Is A Periodontist And What Do They Do?
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

If you are in need of periodontal and surgical services in Putnam, CT, you are in luck. Dr. Alaa Ahmed and Dr. Islam Dehis of Putnam Family Dental offer all Read more
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more
New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Putnam Family Dental included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to Read more