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Five Tips for Taking Tots to the Dentist
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

Toddlers are notoriously balky about strangers. But their first dental visit should not be cause for fear and tears. Nor should you assume that getting your toddler to Peter Merai Read more
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
Is your child a mouth breather?
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

Have you ever watched to see if your child is breathing through his or her mouth? Breathing through the mouth instead of the nose may lead to trouble for youngsters. Read more
What is a cavity?
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Cavities are the reason why most people fear going to the dentist. But they’re also the reason you should be visiting the doctor on a regular basis. Specifically, cavities are the Read more
Are you nervous about seeing the dentist? You’re not alone!
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

With advances in modern dentistry, a trip to Peter Merai these days is pretty routine. But visiting the doctor and our team still makes some patients anxious—so much so that Read more
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

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
Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New Year's Eve
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.

It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. the doctor and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start, Read more
What exactly is periodontal disease?
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. Our team at Peter Merai wants you to know that this common ailment can be fixed Read more
Osteoporosis and Oral Health
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.

Today, the doctor and our team at Peter Merai thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have osteoporosis or are at high Read more