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Holiday Gift Ideas for Healthy Holiday Smiles
posted: Dec. 03, 2025.
Need some gift ideas for family members and friends who seem to have absolutely everything? Who are impossible to shop for? Who tell you not to worry, it’s the thought Read more
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Tips for a Tooth-Friendly Thanksgiving
posted: Nov. 26, 2025.
Nothing is more welcome at the Thanksgiving table than your happy, healthy smile! Here are some ideas to keep your holiday smile looking and feeling its best. #1 Good Dental Hygiene Doesn’t Read more
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Alleviate Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Nov. 19, 2025.
If a sip of ice water, spoonful of ice cream, or piping hot latte is enough to send shivers up your spine from tooth sensitivity, be assured you are not Read more
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Tooth Worms? The History of Cavities and Tooth Fillings
posted: Nov. 12, 2025.
Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They Read more
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November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month
posted: Nov. 05, 2025.
Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us Read more
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Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
posted: Oct. 29, 2025.
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more
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Three Must-Have Dental Treatments
posted: Oct. 22, 2025.
There are numerous options for dental treatments out there, so how do you choose which are right for you? Our experts at Paulo J. Darosa, DDS have handpicked the three Read more
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Canker sores, cold sores, and mouth sores: What's the difference?
posted: Oct. 15, 2025.
At Paulo J. Darosa, DDS, we know many people have experienced some form of mouth sores or irritation. Some mouth sores are harmless and go away on their own after Read more
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Why Baby Teeth Matter
posted: Oct. 08, 2025.
Sleepless nights, crankiness, drooling—how can such tiny teeth cause such a big fuss? But all those uncomfortable days and nights are forgotten when your baby’s first teeth make their appearance. Read more
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Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 01, 2025.
the doctor, as well as our team at Paulo J. Darosa, DDS, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of Read more
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How to Handle a Dental Emergency
posted: Sep. 24, 2025.
Whether it’s a broken tooth or injured gums, a dental emergency can interfere with eating, speaking, or other day-to-day activities. According to the American Dental Association , you can sometimes Read more
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Dental Filling Options
posted: Sep. 17, 2025.
You’ve made an appointment at our Cumberland, Rhode Island office to treat your cavity, the decayed area has been removed, and the site has been cleaned and prepared for a Read more
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Top Reasons People Choose Veneers
posted: Sep. 10, 2025.
Dental veneers are a way to correct and transform your smile by using “contact lens”-thin shells of porcelain or ceramic material and bonding them to the front of your teeth. Read more
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Back to School? Remember Your Dental Homework!
posted: Sep. 03, 2025.
It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are Read more
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Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 27, 2025.
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last Read more
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Oral Health during Pregnancy
posted: Aug. 20, 2025.
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, as you eagerly wait for the birth of the new addition. Needless to say, pregnancy comes with Read more