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Protect Your Baby from Early Childhood Caries
posted: Jun. 26, 2024.

Your baby’s first smiles are precious—and you want to make sure those precious smiles are as healthy as they are beautiful. One of the most important ways to protect your Read more
Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
posted: Jun. 19, 2024.

By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not Read more
Celebrate Your Dad's Smile
posted: Jun. 12, 2024.

Father’s Day is coming up, and, just in case your dad has enough ties, we have some gifting suggestions for you. Here’s a selection of gifts large and small tailored Read more
Getting Ready for Summer Sports
posted: Jun. 05, 2024.

With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Stacy Lesley DDS will be much more active in the summer. Though most of our patients Read more
Common Emergency Visits: From lost fillings to broken dentures
posted: May 29, 2024.

You never know when you're going to experience a dental emergency, but if you do, it should give you peace of mind to know that emergency dental care is available Read more
Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
posted: May 22, 2024.

Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read more
TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: May 15, 2024.

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is Read more
Wishing all our moms a happy Mother’s Day!
posted: May 08, 2024.

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read more
May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
posted: May 01, 2024.

The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family Read more
Common Wisdom Teeth Problems
posted: Apr. 24, 2024.

Have you ever wondered why people have wisdom teeth? These are a third set of molars that come in behind the rest of all your other teeth, usually during early Read more
Earth Day
posted: Apr. 17, 2024.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more
Aging and Oral Health
posted: Apr. 10, 2024.

As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one-fourth of Read more
Do Spring Allergies Mean (B)Looming Dental Problems?
posted: Apr. 03, 2024.

April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring . . . allergies. If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies, you might be suffering Read more
Is there really a link between my mouth and heart?
posted: Mar. 27, 2024.

Yes, indeed! While brushing, flossing, and regular visits to Stacy Lesley DDS are all key to maintaining a healthy smile and mouth, the doctor and our team want you to Read more
Can’t Take Another Bite?
posted: Mar. 20, 2024.

We’re not talking post-holiday “I can’t eat another bite” discomfort. No, we’re here to talk about the discomfort caused by bite pain. Usually, our teeth and jaws work so harmoniously that Read more
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 13, 2024.

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more