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• posted: Mar. 31, 2026

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

• posted: Mar. 24, 2026

If you have never had a crown before, you might be wondering why crown treatment is best, what the procedure involves, and which type of crown to choose. Let’s get Read More

• posted: Mar. 17, 2026

Your teeth were once naturally white and bright. Wouldn't it be great to keep them that way all of your life? Unfortunately, everyday living can dim our smiles. Food, coffee, Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2026

Sherlock Holmes, that most famous of fictional detectives, observed clues, analyzed them, and used his powers of deduction to arrive at the solution to his cases. Melissa Pierson DDS and our Read More

• posted: Mar. 03, 2026

Creating good dental hygiene habits early in your child’s life is essential to the health of his or her teeth, even when your infant doesn’t have any. By starting now, Read More

• posted: Feb. 24, 2026

At South Main Dental, 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 show Read More

• posted: Feb. 17, 2026

Two studies – one conducted in Washington State, and whose findings were published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry in 2004, and another conducted in Madrid, Spain, and whose findings Read More

• posted: Feb. 10, 2026

Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day, has been said to originate with a Catholic priest named Valentine several thousand year ago. Valentine defied the emperor at the time Read More

• 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

• posted: Jan. 27, 2026

One of the things Melissa Pierson DDS and our team at South Main Dental monitor during your dental appointments is the growth of your wisdom teeth, or third molars. Third Read More

• posted: Jan. 20, 2026

Our team from South Main Dental understands the diagnosis of periodontal disease can be scary and confusing, but the good news in most cases is that it is treatable and Read More

• posted: Jan. 13, 2026

A dental crown is often called a “cap.” A dental crown covers all of the visible parts of the tooth and has many functions and reasons for placement. There are several Read More

• posted: Jan. 06, 2026

Are you looking to improve the appearance of your front teeth? Dental veneers are widely used to improve the appearance of front teeth and are a much more conservative option Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2025

It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself. Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2025

It’s common knowledge that you should get your teeth cleaned every six months. But do you know why that timing is crucial? Studies have shown that your oral health connects Read More

• posted: Dec. 16, 2025

You have a lot going on. School. Sports. Activities. Family. Friends. Teens lead busy lives and have busy schedules, so you need to budget your time and energy. One thing Read More