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Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter
posted: Mar. 31, 2026.

You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none Read more
What is a root canal?
posted: Mar. 24, 2026.

A root canal entails the removal of the nerve supply from a tooth. If you know the purpose of a root canal, the process may seem a little less intimidating. the Read more
How does a tooth decay?
posted: Mar. 17, 2026.

When acids are allowed to erode tooth enamel long enough to leach calcium and other minerals from your enamel and dentin, a process called demineralization occurs. This rapidly leads to Read more
Suffer from Dental Anxiety? Not a Problem.
posted: Mar. 10, 2026.

If you suffer from dental anxiety, we understand that paying a visit to our office can seem like a nearly impossible mission. Regardless of what the root of that anxiety Read more
Dental Adulting
posted: Mar. 03, 2026.

Now that you’re entering the working world, or heading off to college, or pursuing any of the many adventures awaiting you in adult life, you’re ready to take on more Read more
How can veneers improve my smile?
posted: Feb. 24, 2026.

the doctor and our team at John G. Masak, DDS believe everyone’s smile should be a something they can be proud of. Most of us aren’t born with naturally perfect Read more
Keeping Your Teeth Strong and Healthy
posted: Feb. 17, 2026.

What is the strongest part of our bodies? Do you think it might be our bones, which help us move and protect our brains, hearts and other organs? Or could Read more
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 10, 2026.

Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more
February Is Children’s Dental Health Month
posted: Feb. 03, 2026.

It’s the littlest month of the year, so what better time to think about the dental health of our littlest family members? February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and Read more
What's the best dental floss?
posted: Jan. 27, 2026.

Dental floss is similar to a lot of products that depend mainly on the consumer’s preference. Fact is, floss comes in a wide variety of flavors, coatings, and other variations, Read more
Could a Night Guard Be the Answer to Your Dreams?
posted: Jan. 20, 2026.

Have you been having trouble getting a good night’s rest? Sometimes the reason for a poor night’s sleep is obvious. A midnight horror movie. A bedtime espresso. That anchovy and pineapple Read more
Fewer Adults are Visiting the Dentist
posted: Jan. 13, 2026.

Our team at John G. Masak, DDS recently learned that in the decade between 2000 and 2010, the amount of adults who regularly visited their dentist declined, according to research Read more
Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!
posted: Jan. 06, 2026.

You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?” It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of Read more
New Year's Day Around the World
posted: Dec. 30, 2025.

New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary Read more
Dental Infections
posted: Dec. 23, 2025.

the doctor and our team at John G. Masak, DDS will tell you that dental infections can be very serious; sometimes, they develop into a life-threatening situation. Cavities are caused Read more
Adults Can Get Cavities, Too
posted: Dec. 16, 2025.

There are some things we just don’t miss about being a kid. Getting grounded? A thing of the past. Curfew? Not happening. Confiscating our cell phones? As if. Cavities? While Read more