• posted: Feb. 28, 2023

Planning a wedding can be a highly stressful time. the doctor and our team want to support you in this process by helping you achieve a beautiful, bright smile. Wedding Read More

• posted: Feb. 21, 2023

If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Debra A. Chinonis, DDS might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but whatever Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2023

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we think of cards, flowers, and chocolates. We think of girlfriends celebrating being single together and couples celebrating their relationship. We think of all Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2023

Putting off your dental visit to Debra A. Chinonis, DDS because of fear or anxiety only increases the potential for tooth decay or gum problems. At our office, the doctor Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2023

If you participate in sports or other physical activities, it’s wise to consider getting a mouthguard. Also known as mouth protectors, mouthguards are a device worn over the teeth to Read More

• posted: Jan. 24, 2023

Canker sores are painful lesions that form in the soft tissues of the mouth, usually along the inner lips, under the tongue, and along the cheek walls. They are usually Read More

• posted: Jan. 17, 2023

The human heart truly appreciates it when we eat healthy foods, don’t smoke, and exercise regularly. But there’s something else that can improve your heart’s longevity and you may not Read More

• posted: Jan. 10, 2023

That ache in your head may stem from your jaw. If your jaw falls out of alignment, you could have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. It's not clear what causes TMD. Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2023

Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read More

• posted: Dec. 27, 2022

Watching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us- Debra A. Chinonis, DDS included- feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one Read More

• posted: Dec. 20, 2022

When’s the last time you gave your toothbrush any serious thought? Sure, you use it every day (and ideally twice), and you know that with a dollop of toothpaste it Read More

• posted: Dec. 13, 2022

Xerostomia might sound like a serious and rare condition, but it’s more common than you think. If you’ve been feeling like your mouth is constantly dry, you may already be Read More

• posted: Dec. 06, 2022

Time to brush! So, you make sure you gently brush the plaque off the outside surfaces of your teeth. You want to present a gleaming smile to the world, after Read More

• posted: Nov. 29, 2022

Many adults wonder if they should continue to receive fluoride treatments. Our team at Debra A. Chinonis, DDS wants to set the record straight about the usefulness of fluoride treatment Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2022

Despite the extraordinary claims made for charcoal toothpaste, most dentists think that the accuracy of these claims is a very gray area. So, what is the theory behind using activated Read More

• posted: Nov. 08, 2022

Children’s oral health differs from that of adults in a variety of ways. the doctor and our team want you to understand how you can provide the best care for Read More