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Timothy M. Lethin, DDS

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Advantages of Fillings
posted: Apr. 07, 2022.

One of the most common dental treatments—one you've probably heard about since your childhood years—is a cavity filling. A filling covers and protects the exposed tooth enamel after decay has Read more
April is National Facial Protection Month
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read more
Periodontics and Braces Treatment
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there's more to it than that. To Read more
What did the first dentures look like?
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Remember hearing about George Washington and his wooden choppers? Not his tools for cutting down cherry trees, but his false teeth. Actually, George’s teeth were made of ivory but were so Read more
St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read more
How do I make my child’s diet safe for his or her teeth?
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

The food you feed your child can have a lasting effect on his or her oral health. In fact, diet plays a major role in whether a child develops cavities Read more
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.

At Timothy M Lethin, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read more
Can my child really avoid tooth decay?
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.

Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break Read more
Flossing Fact or Flossing Fiction?
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten Read more
Valentine's Day History
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read more
February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.

The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read more
Seven Ways to Repurpose Old Toothbrushes
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.

It’s done a wonderful job for you, but after three or four months, the time has come to retire your toothbrush. Bristles that once easily removed food particles and plaque Read more
Five Things You Didn't Know About Cavities
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Most people know when they have a cavity—they can either see it on their tooth or... ouch! They can feel it! But there are certain things that many of our Read more
Thumb Sucking
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.

Learning to suck their thumbs is one of the first physical skills babies acquire. In fact, ultrasound images have revealed babies sucking their thumbs in the womb! Babies have a Read more
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more
Hidden Benefits Of Tooth Extractions
posted: Dec. 29, 2021.

In almost every case the main goal of your dentist is to help you preserve as many of your teeth for as long as you can. But there are certain Read more