Families come together during the holidays, but so do communities. We wanted to make it as easy as possible for folks in Utica and New Hartford to help each other out, so we’ve collected a near-comprehensive list of donation and volunteering opportunities in the area. We hope that you can use it to help out […]

Here we go again. Clenched, puckered lips. Head violently twisting from side to side. Flailing arms. You’d think it was a torture device you were holding, but it’s not. It’s a pink, sparkly, princess-themed toothbrush with soft, massaging bristles meant just for your toddler’s tender gums. Yes, you’re trying to brush your little girl’s teeth, […]

By: Erin L. Brown, D.D.S. Budgeting money is tough, especially for parents with young children. The list of expenses seems endless and ranges from the basic necessities of food and healthcare to new soccer shoes or piano lessons to wanting an iPhone or Playstation. Where does getting to the dentist rank in your list of […]

  February is Children’s Dental Health Month and Dr. Brown and the staff at Neighborhood Family Dentistry are pleased to announce that they now offer free lap exams for one and two year old children of active patients. Lap exams are a great way to get your little one on the fast-track for life long […]