posted: Jan. 03, 2024.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more

posted: Dec. 27, 2023.

It’s a new year! A blank calendar! A traditional time to make a few changes that could change your life for the better. And while we applaud big goals like Read more

posted: Dec. 20, 2023.

Drs. Michael P. Fleitz and Jeffrey A. Tilson and our team at Michael P. Fleitz, DDS believe everyone’s smile should be a something they can be proud of. Most of Read more

posted: Dec. 13, 2023.

We know how frustrating it can be to discover your child has one or more cavities when you come to visit Michael P. Fleitz, DDS. There are several ways to Read more

posted: Dec. 06, 2023.

It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no Read more

posted: Nov. 29, 2023.

Many people think dental fluorosis is a disease, but it’s not; it’s a condition that affects the appearance of your tooth’s enamel, not the function or health of the teeth. Read more

posted: Nov. 22, 2023.

Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving Read more

posted: Nov. 08, 2023.

Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of Read more

posted: Nov. 01, 2023.

October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Read more

posted: Oct. 25, 2023.

Halloween is fast approaching, and Drs. Michael P. Fleitz and Jeffrey A. Tilson wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate Read more

posted: Oct. 18, 2023.

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. Drs. Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2023.

If you’ve noticed that your teeth have appeared to be longer, you may be suffering from gum recession. This is a common problem among adults, and can result from several Read more

posted: Sep. 27, 2023.

Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States, with more than 8,000 dying every year from the disease. Oral cancer has a higher death rate Read more

posted: Sep. 20, 2023.

Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what Read more

posted: Sep. 13, 2023.

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

posted: Sep. 06, 2023.

It’s finally football season, and whether you’re on the field, at the game, or watching at home with friends, it’s time to work on some defensive dental strategies. Taking the Field If Read more