This month we celebrate Hand Washing Awareness Month, and while that may sound silly, it’s so important to remind ourselves and others the importance of washing our hands, especially during this time of year.

Fall is only a few days away. Are you picturing all the delicious foods that come with this new season? We certainly are. Did you know some of them are actually great sources of nutrients for your teeth and gums?

As we roll into the summer months, it's important to stay on track when it comes to your dental routine. Vacations and lack of routine can throw us off track.

Here are a few ways to prevent summertime tooth decay and injuries and keep your pearly whites shining like the sun!

May is National Dental Care Month! Here are a couple of things you can do this month to make sure and keep your teeth and gums healthy and happy.

Sleep apnea is so common, and many people who suffer from it don't even know they have it.

But what is Sleep Apnea?

It's never too early to start teaching the little ones to take good care of their teeth. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and it serves as a reminder to give children the best start at oral health.

Any month is a great time for a checkup and dental cleaning, but this time of year, in particular, has its added benefits. If you’ve been putting off your next visit, now may be a perfect time to make your appointment. We know the holidays can be hectic, but scheduling your appointment at the start of the new year can help ensure your smile is ready for 2022.

Temporomandibular joint disorder, also known as TMJ and TMD, is a condition that causes pain in the joints in your jaw that connect the temporal bone and the mandible.

Each year about 2 million people require an emergency room visit for dental pain. Don’t wait! You should see your dentist at Downtown Dental right away if you experience any of these.

The spring season brings warmer weather, beautiful blooms, and World Oral Health Day. Spring is a time of renewal, which means cleaning out of the old and bringing in the new. We spring clean our homes, our yards, our offices, our minds, so why not our teeth.

When winter swoops in and temperatures dip, your teeth can become more susceptible to a wide range of problems, like tooth sensitivity and cracks. You might think that waiting until the weather warms up to schedule an appointment is best, but the truth is your teeth need some extra love during the winter months.

Here are five things you can do to protect your teeth during the winter and beyond.

We know, we know. We're always on you about brushing and flossing, but we know how important it is. And just because we hit vacation mode on our emails, phones, and even our minds, be sure you don't hit the out-of-office on your dental care.

Here are a few things you can do, or steer clear of, for better dental care during the busy holiday season.

Thanksgiving is here. Doesn't it feel like it just happened? This year might be a little different, but we're still happy to celebrate gratitude. Thanksgiving Day serves as a reminder to be grateful for all that we have in our lives. We are so thankful for our health, family, friends, co-workers, and of course, our patients.

This Thanksgiving, we'd like to encourage you to be thankful for one more thing... your teeth! It may sound a little silly to give thanks for those pearly whites, but hear us out.

It’s been quite a roller coaster ride these past few weeks navigating through uncertain times. One thing is for sure-the love we have seen from the local community supporting each other and local businesses has been wonderful. If you’ve been taking your social distancing pretty seriously, you might have missed it; businesses are now reinventing themselves and changing how they offer their products and services.

With all the information coming at us on the news, it’s only natural to feel overwhelmed and stressed, but there is no need to panic. The best thing you can do in a time of uncertainty is stay positive, relax, wash your hands and drink your water. Keeping your body healthy is actually a great way to boost your immune system and help fight any type of illness.

Last week we celebrated Dr. Zhivago on March 6th for National Dentist Day. It was a day to remind us to say “Thank You” and show him an appreciation for all he does. Going to the dentist often gets pushed down the to-do list, and we forget how great our dentists really are. Here are a few reasons we should feel grateful to have a dentist we can trust.

DowntownDental turns one this month! One year ago, on March 16th, we took a leap and began this wild adventure. We wanted a practice where everyone was welcome and patients felt happy, comfortable, and cared for. In this first year, we’ve created an amazing team, and it has been an honor to work with such a great group. We cannot believe all the wonderful support we have received from our community and the love we feel everyday from our clients.

This year the town of Westfield Celebrates its 300th anniversary. We are so proud to be part of this amazing and tight-knit community. It’s so rich in history, with its roots beginning with European immigrants in 1720, Westfield became an official town in 1903.

Valentine’s Day may have come and gone, but February is still Heart Month… Heart Health Month that is. While around here, we’re all about oral wellness, we want all our clients to achieve overall health and wellness too!

They say you are what you eat and nothing can be truer when it comes to keeping your teeth healthy. There is power in healthy foods, tooth enamel power that is! Plus, other amazing benefits to help keep your teeth and gums strong, clean and healthy.