• posted: Mar. 07, 2023

At Raymond A Della Porta, DMD, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2023

When you think of a dental emergency, you may picture teeth that have fallen out or severe tooth pain. But it is not uncommon for wisdom teeth to develop conditions Read More

• posted: Feb. 21, 2023

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

• posted: Feb. 14, 2023

Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2023

Sure, you brush your teeth and floss regularly, so you might think you’re off the hook when it comes to the dental chair. However, it’s just as important for adults Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2023

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

• posted: Jan. 24, 2023

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

• posted: Jan. 17, 2023

Just like natural teeth, the doctor will tell you that dentures have a tendency to get coated with plaque, which is a sticky, transparent film that attracts food and bacteria. Read More

• posted: Jan. 10, 2023

You are probably aware that guzzling soda and drinking those sugary Starbucks Frappuccinos aren’t particularly good for your dental health. But how much thought do you give to the effects Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2023

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, 2022

It’s no secret that New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world. the doctor and our team love it too. It’s a fresh start, Read More

• posted: Dec. 20, 2022

Gum recession, a common result of gum disease, occurs when the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away or pulls back, forming pockets between the gumline and exposing more Read More

• posted: Dec. 13, 2022

Our team from Raymond A Della Porta, DMD understands the diagnosis of periodontal disease can be scary and confusing, but the good news in most cases is that it is Read More

• posted: Dec. 06, 2022

According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, more than 200 million Americans suffer from some degree of inflammation of the gums. Over the past decade, researchers have Read More

• posted: Nov. 29, 2022

If you have a hard time understanding your dental insurance plan, particularly the treatments and services it covers, you’re not alone. That’s why the doctor and our team have put Read More

• posted: Nov. 22, 2022

At Raymond A Della Porta, DMD, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Vero Read More