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Because keeping a healthy smile in 2026 is one of your goals, starting 2026 with a professional dental cleaning and checkup sets a solid foundation for long-term oral health. Prioritizing your dental health now can help safeguard your smile, bite, and overall well-being for the rest of the year, and beyond!
So, instead of searching online for "dental cleanings near me," ...
How are those New Year’s resolutions going? Was one of them to improve your overall health? While exercise and diet often top the list, your oral health deserves equal attention, and the new year is the perfect opportunity to address bad dental habits.
Justison & Gladnick Family Dentistry is here to help you ...
Updated October 2025
Your first dental visit may be a little nerve-wracking, especially if you haven’t had a checkup in a while, but there is no reason to worry. Our team at Drs. Justison and Gladnick is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality dental care so your smile can stay healthy and strong throughout your lifetime. Our low-stress dental exams can help you maintain your ...
Growing a tiny human is no small job, and while you’re busy prepping nurseries and reading baby name lists, don’t forget to show your smile some love, too. At Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry in Wilmington, we’re here to help you keep your teeth and gums healthy through every trimester, and beyond.
Blame it on the hormones, again. During pregnancy, ...
Regardless of the season, it’s essential to protect your teeth from cavities and other dental issues. Your smile is always on display, and different times of the year present unique challenges that can impact your oral health.
It’s not always easy to recognize how the seasons can affect your smile, but with a bit of seasonal awareness, you can maintain ...
Plaque might not sound scary, but it’s one of the biggest threats to your oral health. This sticky, colorless film of bacteria constantly forms on teeth and gums, especially after eating foods that contain sugars or starches. When left untreated, plaque can harden into tartar, potentially leading to serious dental problems like gum disease or tooth decay. Fortunately, plaque ...
Spring is the perfect time to refresh. More flowers in your home, perhaps? Why not give your smile the same seasonal love, too? As nature blooms, April is an ideal time to recommit to healthy dental habits that support a cleaner, brighter smile. Here are five simple ways to “spring clean” your oral health routine!
If it’s been ...
When you visit the dentist, expect a comprehensive visual exam as part of your preventive appointment. During these six-month checkups, the dentist takes x-rays periodically to monitor oral health changes or if we suspect an underlying issue.
X-rays help us diagnose oral health conditions early because they act as the dentist’s eyes below the surface, looking at places we cannot ...
Certain chronic medical conditions can profoundly impact oral health. This helpful blog from Justison & Gladnick Family Dentistry aims to inform you about this relationship and help you manage both effectively.
The mouth is considered a window to the body's overall health and often shows us signs of systemic diseases that might otherwise go ...
Visiting your dentist every six months for preventive teeth cleanings and checkups is one of the best ways to protect your smile and dental health.
Here's what you can expect when you visit our Wilmington dental office for your preventive care appointment.
Our dental hygienist removes the plaque and bacteria buildup from your teeth that ...
A clean and healthy smile is critical to fresh breath and overall wellness. You can expect a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums by taking steps today to improve your oral health.
Of course, you may already be brushing your teeth at least twice daily and flossing once. You may already visit your Wilmington dentist regularly for checkups and dental cleanings. ...
The holiday season is upon us, filled with friends, family, feasts, and sweet indulgences. While dental health may not be your priority during the holidays, you also don’t want to put your healthy smile at risk.
Here are ten tips to protect your pearly whites while enjoying the holiday cheer, ensuring you can schedule your dental checkup in Wilmington, DE, with ...
National Dental Hygiene Month, celebrated throughout October, is a collaborative effort between the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and Colgate. It aims to celebrate the hard work of dental hygienists while also offering an opportunity to highlight for patients certain oral health tips and best practices to help optimize oral health.
Here's a guide to help you make the most ...
As summer winds to a close, it’s time to think about your kids returning to school. This time of year is full of learning new routines and juggling activities, social events, and appointments. With so much going on, maintaining the best oral hygiene habits may be difficult for you and your kids. So, here are a few tips to help ...
It is probably safe to say that most people don’t enjoy going to the dentist. There are many reasons you may hesitate to make a dental appointment. Maybe you suffer from dental anxiety or had a negative dental experience when you were a child. Whatever the reason, at Justison and Gladnick Family Dentistry in Wilmington, DE, we don’t want you ...
Whether you are new to the Wilmington area or are just ready to try a different family dentist, the process of finding a new dental office can feel overwhelming. To help make the process a little easier, we’ve put together our top three tips for choosing a dentist that’s right for you:
It’s not just the winter holidays that keep the sugary candies and treats around your child. There are so many celebrations throughout the year that seem to involve candy and sweets. From Valentine’s Day to Easter to Halloween, it seems to be a non-stop fest. These are great chances to set the tone for healthy dental practices and still enjoy ...
When you are looking for a top dentist in Pike Creek, it’s not a matter that should be taken lightly. After all, choosing the right dentist can have an impact on the oral health and overall well-being of your entire family!
Here are some tips on what to look for.
More and more people are turning to online reviews ...
Ask any top dentist in Wilmington, DE, and they will tell you the same thing: Sugar—especially in the form of sugary soft drinks—are bad for your oral health as well as your overall health. But the fact is, if you are like about half of all Americans, you enjoy these beverages on a regular basis.
Flossing your teeth sounds like a simple concept, but for many people, it seems unduly complicated. A lot of these people avoid flossing altogether, which is not helping their oral health. There are plenty of misconceptions and misunderstandings about flossing, so it’s always a good idea to get your information straight from the pros. If you are in the Wilmington ...
People often use the terms “plaque” and “tartar” interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. There is an important distinction between the two, and defining them correctly should help people to realize why daily oral hygiene is so important. It’s also crucial to make two trips to the dentist each year for examinations and cleanings.
If you are looking for ...
Most of us have experienced a bad taste in our mouths from time to time, often caused by eating food such as garlic or drinking alcoholic beverages. But sometimes the bad taste can be the result of a medical or dental issue.
How do you know when it’s fine to ride it out or time to see your dentist in Wilmington? ...
Although most people tend to separate oral health from overall health, there is a strong connection between the two. Taking care of your teeth is essential not just to keep your smile white and bright, but because your dental health can be an indicator of other things happening with your overall health.
If you haven’t visited your Wilmington, DE dentist in ...
Nail biting is a bad habit, and people do it for many reasons, including addiction, nerves, and boredom to name a few. Although it is considered unpleasant in general, it can also have serious consequences on oral health, but this is rarely addressed. Biting one’s fingernails can have an impact on both the upper and lower teeth, and even strong ...
It’s not always easy to tell if a tooth is dead or not. Sometimes there is pain associated with a dead tooth, but often there is not. In general, a dead tooth will change in color as the red blood cells in the tooth root die off. Your tooth will eventually become grey or black.
The only way to know for ...
Nobody wants to have bad breath, but rather than simply cover it up, it’s best to get to the cause of bad breath. First, however, you should talk with your Wilmington dentist if you have persistent bad breath that lingers because it might indicate a more severe problem.
You can also try the following approaches:
If ...
Most of us know the recommendation from our dentist about flossing at least once each day. The truth is, however, that few people are heeding this advice. There are some estimates that as few as 30 percent of Americans floss every day—and as many as 32 percent say they never floss, according to an article in US News & ...
Many people believe that oral cancer is rare. But according to the Oral Cancer Foundation, 132 people are diagnosed with oral cancer each day in the United States.
When you visit your dentist in Wilmington, DE, oral cancer screening is done as part of your routine medical examination. As with all cancers, early detection is key.
But what can be ...
From the time you were old enough to hold a toothbrush, daily brushing and flossing have been a normal part of your routine. You don’t think about it much—you just try to make sure you don’t forget about it.
Another part of your oral health care routine is visiting your Wilmington dentist twice each year for examinations and cleanings. You might ...
If you thought that cavities are just for kids who do not brush their teeth, think again. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, ninety-one percent of U.S adults with dental decay are between the ages of 20 and 64 and half of all adults experience tooth sensitivity. More than likely, you fall into one of these ...
At Drs. Justison and Gladnick, we know fluoride treatments are not just for kids anymore! That’s right, if you are experiencing tooth sensitivity, enamel erosion, or unexpected tooth decay, you can receive the short-term and long term benefits of fluoride varnish treatments. Our dental office can include this treatment in your six-month dental visit.
During your six-month dental exams, your dentist will look for any signs of oral cancer. Your chances of surviving an oral cancer diagnosis double with early detection, emphasizing the importance of keeping those bi-annual dental appointments.
So who is at risk for head and neck cancers, most of which originate in the ...
Ultrasonic scaling does a wonderful job of not only cleaning your teeth, but also removing bacteria and plaque below the gum line. The ultrasonic scaler has the advantage of precise mechanical movement. It completes 60,000 strokes per second in a precise sweeping motion that cannot be replicated by hand scaling. It also affords the practitioner superior access to deeper periodontal ...
The search is over! You have found the dental practice of Dr. Mark C. Gladnick, DDS who delivers exceptional care to each and every patient, like you, no exceptions. Dr. Gladnick combines his expertise, state of the art technology, and innovative approach to provide every patient with the best possible care in a setting that is both nurturing and ...
Dentist Dr. Mark C Gladnick, DDS is dedicated to providing optimal care for each and every Hockessin dental patient. Ever wonder how the smiles of people in magazines or those of movie stars are achieved? Dr. Gladnick guarantees that you will will be able to achieve the same, life-changing confident smile that you have always wanted. He uses a team ...
Halloween is a scary time for dentists because we worry about our favorite patients eating all of that Halloween candy and showing up at our office with cavities. Some patients feel that if they just eat a little each day, they can minimize the damage. NOT TRUE!! By eating candy every day you are creating a perpetual sugar bath for ...