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posted: Oct. 16, 2024.

At Paulo J. Darosa, DDS, we know the human mouth contains a lot of bacteria. A bacterium can travel through your body with routine activities that are a normal part Read more

posted: Oct. 09, 2024.

Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth Read more

posted: Oct. 02, 2024.

Now that you’re having your wisdom teeth removed at our Cumberland, Rhode Island office, you’re probably looking forward to spending a few days on the couch with a cool dish Read more

posted: Sep. 25, 2024.

Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Paulo J. Darosa, DDS ask us this question, so here’s the scoop. Energy drinks have been on the rise, Read more

posted: Sep. 18, 2024.

Your darling three-month old is crying and fussy—can she be teething already? Or, your happy baby boy has just celebrated his first birthday—with only one tooth in that beautiful, gummy Read more

posted: Sep. 11, 2024.

If you are waking up with jaw pain, tension headaches, or facial pain, you may be suffering from a condition known as bruxism. This means you could be grinding or Read more

posted: Sep. 04, 2024.

the doctor and our team at Paulo J. Darosa, DDS frequently get questions about cavity causes and prevention. You brush twice a day and floss regularly. You rinse with mouthwash, Read more

posted: Aug. 28, 2024.

At Paulo J. Darosa, DDS, we know your dental health is closely connected to your overall health. We also know that the mouth can oftentimes be the first place to Read more

posted: Aug. 21, 2024.

Like many other parts of the human body, teeth age. You may look at old photos and realize your smile was significantly brighter in the past than it is now. Read more

posted: Aug. 14, 2024.

You and your dentist are essential partners in making sure you have the best dental care. You do your part by eating a tooth-healthy diet, brushing and flossing as recommended, Read more

posted: Aug. 07, 2024.

The effects of bad oral habits are something our team sees all too often. You might have bad oral habits that stem from childhood, possibly because your parents did not Read more

posted: Jul. 31, 2024.

Fluoride has been one of the great game-changers in children’s dental health. Drinking fluoridated water. Using fluoride toothpaste. Scheduling fluoride treatments. All of these child-friendly dental habits help prevent cavities Read more

posted: Jul. 24, 2024.

It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. the doctor and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road Read more

posted: Jul. 17, 2024.

Recently, multiple studies have concluded that people with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes snoring, fatigue, and dangerous gaps in breathing at night due to throat muscles collapsing, are five Read more

posted: Jul. 10, 2024.

The human heart truly appreciates it when we eat healthy foods, don’t smoke, and exercise regularly. But there’s something else that can improve your heart’s longevity and you may not Read more

posted: Jul. 03, 2024.

In a world where everything moves so quickly and teens and young adults find themselves pulling “all-nighters” or working long hours, energy drinks have grabbed the spotlight. You’ll have one Read more