You’ve looked at the calendar for weeks, knowing the day is getting closer. Your kids have reminded you about it for months as they salivate with excitement. The weather is getting warmer and warmer each day and that only means one thing: it’s sports season! Time to break out all the soccer, football, baseball, basketball, […]
Imagine a place where a kid can go to have fun, adults know their name, favorite cartoon, and cereal. Imagine this place having stuffed animals lying around where the walls are abundantly illustrated with safari jungle animals. This place has a tree slide, kids magazines, and the feeling of Saturday morning cartoons. No, this isn’t […]
Did you know April is Autism Awareness Month? That means it’s a great time to spread the awareness of autism and talk the importance of choosing a pediatric dentist who understands your child’s needs. According to Autism Treatment Network (ATN), autism is defined as a “brain disorder that affects social interaction, communication and often results […]
In short, yes! When your child is diagnosed with diabetes, everyday things can become more of a challenge. As a parent, you’re constantly juggling to maintain the important balance of food, activity, and administering medications to control their blood sugar. If those blood sugars are not controlled, the complications can become a tremendous issue. Studies […]
We all live busy lives. Between work and the kids, homework, ballet recitals, and football practice there is barely any daylight in our schedules. Let’s all just take a deep breath, shall we? And can you believe it’s already March, 2015? How is that possible? Well, since it’s March and National Nutrition Month, we thought […]
This is a special week for us here at Debra Duffy, DDS. It’s the week we say thank you to our fabulous and talented Registered Dental Assistants! This office runs so smoothly because of them and we know that they take such extra special care of our patients! I’d like to take a moment to […]
As some of you are preparing for prom, you’re probably trying to decide on the right color of dress, the perfect shoes, and even a limo service! We want to mention one more thing that will surely stand out in all the pictures your parents (and friends) are going to be taking. A mega-watt smile! […]
As we approach the season of Lent, I’ve been thinking about what it would mean to let go of or sacrifice something small for a season. It’s not always about the huge declarations we make. Sometimes a small thing sets in motion a whole new way of living and thinking. Imagine if, for forty days […]
We are asked this question a lot. Why should I have baby teeth fixed if they are just going to fall out anyway? We thought we’d devote this weeks post to answering this important question. There are some very good reasons to make sure baby teeth stay as healthy as possible! Baby Teeth are Important […]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month in order to raise awareness and promote a lifetime of healthy smiles. Throughout the year, Dr. Duffy dedicates a lot of time to educate those in the nearby elementary schools and day cares to help promote excellent oral hygiene habits as early as possible. An Ounce of Prevention… […]