posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

Nobody can predict a dental emergency. That’s what makes them so terribly inconvenient. The good news is that our office is always available to assist you, so there’s no reason Read more

posted: Nov. 22, 2022.

At Melanie L. Throne, DDS, PA, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Benbrook, Read more

posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw Read more

posted: Nov. 08, 2022.

If you suffer from dental anxiety, a visit to Melanie L. Throne, DDS, PA might seem like a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had a bad experience in the past, but Read more

posted: Nov. 01, 2022.

Winter Is Coming. Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some Read more

posted: Oct. 25, 2022.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more

posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

Emergency care dentists are equipped to handle any tooth emergency. Seeing us first takes less time than having to sit in a hospital emergency room, only to be told to Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

Periodontal health — which refers to the condition of the structures that support your teeth — is an important part of your oral and overall health. However, periodontal health becomes Read more

posted: Oct. 04, 2022.

Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more

posted: Sep. 27, 2022.

You have probably counted a hundred reasons to stop smoking. It’s unhealthy. It’s expensive. It annoys the people around you. You have to schedule your day around the next cigarette. Read more

posted: Sep. 20, 2022.

Women using medication to treat a variety of medical conditions are often unaware of the potential side effects. One common side effect of medications such as blood pressure medication, birth Read more

posted: Sep. 13, 2022.

A lot of changes occur in a woman's body during pregnancy. Hormone fluctuations are responsible for many of those changes, including the need for additional attention to the teeth and Read more

posted: Sep. 06, 2022.

It’s a busy time of year. Book lists! Supplies! New clothes! (How did they outgrow those shoes already?) And while you’re preparing your family’s list of back-to-school necessities, here are Read more

posted: Aug. 30, 2022.

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday each September here in the United States, is a holiday devoted to the American working community. The purpose of the holiday is honoring Read more

posted: Aug. 23, 2022.

When you have dental issues or just need routine care, you may try to put off making an appointment at Melanie L. Throne, DDS, PA. Common reasons for procrastination are Read more

posted: Aug. 16, 2022.

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