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Let’s Talk About Fluoride
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.

So much of parenting is a balancing act. Making sure your child has enough play time and enough nap time. Crafting meals that are both healthy and appealing. Making sure Read more
Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
What exactly is biofilm?
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.

Biofilm is a protective home for bacteria that’s composed of microorganisms. Biofilm can be found in wet places such as ponds, sewers, and bathroom drains, and it also grows on Read more
This April, Let’s Celebrate National Facial Protection Month!
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these two Read more
The Importance of Baby Teeth
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

the doctor and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Peter Merai, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since their child's Read more
Detergent Foods: Clean your teeth while you eat!
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Did you know that there are certain foods you can eat which help to clean your teeth? We call them "detergent foods." In dentistry we look at the impact of Read more
Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

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
What stinks?
posted: Mar. 08, 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
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

Capturing the Moment At Peter Merai we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the little details Read more
Ancient Grains for Modern Diets
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

One of the latest foods in dietary news is also one of the oldest—ancient grains. What makes these old-timers so appealing to modern tastes? Let’s run down the menu! Why Are Read more