posted: Jul. 23, 2024.

the doctor and our team at RM Sammy Pak hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a tooth. Read more

posted: Jul. 16, 2024.

You’re all set for your happy morning and nighttime ritual. You’ve provided your son with his favorite action hero toothbrush and your daughter with her favorite flavored toothpaste. You’ve gotten Read more

posted: Jul. 09, 2024.

Quick trivia question: define “mamelon.” Some kind of warm blooded animal? No, not a member of the mammal clan, but good guess. A fruit of the gourd family? Nope! There Read more

posted: Jul. 02, 2024.

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read more

posted: Jun. 25, 2024.

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: Jun. 18, 2024.

It’s a rare week that we don’t hear something about superfoods—those foods which will transform our diets and radically improve our health. Remember kale? All the kale? (But, more on Read more

posted: Jun. 11, 2024.

We all know that brushing your teeth and flossing regularly keeps your smile sparkly and bright, but did you realize that cleaning your teeth can actually help your heart? Recent Read more

posted: Jun. 04, 2024.

After your son or daughter departs for college, the last thing you want to get is a call or text to learn he or she is in pain. the doctor Read more

posted: May 28, 2024.

Pregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. RM Sammy Pak is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy. As you may already know, your Read more

posted: May 21, 2024.

“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read more

posted: May 14, 2024.

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

posted: May 07, 2024.

Summer is almost here, which means a season full of vacations, adventures and great memories is just around the corner for our patients at RM Sammy Pak. Everyone wants a Read more

posted: Apr. 30, 2024.

In the eyes of most parents, nothing is cuter than their baby’s smile. Did you know your little one’s smile (that is, his or her oral health) actually plays a Read more

posted: Apr. 23, 2024.

At RM Sammy Pak, we are well-aware of the 25 million Americans who fear having to visit the dentist. Dental phobias are known to range anywhere from feeling mildly nervous Read more

posted: Apr. 16, 2024.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more

posted: Apr. 09, 2024.

We want our children to have every advantage, including oral health. That’s why you encourage your child to brush twice a day. You keep the sugary treats to a minimum. Read more