"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read more

the doctor and our team at Bonnie Helfner, DDS, PC know this is an exciting time as you anticipate the arrival of your new little one. We want to take Read more

Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read more

You’ve always taken care of your child’s smile. You make sure thorough brushing and flossing take place twice a day. You serve foods high in vitamins and minerals and low Read more

The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read more

Nobody likes a dry mouth. It is an uncomfortable and sometimes oddly unexplainable sensation that most people like to avoid. It is not a condition that automatically sends you into Read more

We know how frustrating it can be to discover your child has one or more cavities when you come to visit Bonnie Helfner, DDS, PC. There are several ways to Read more

Millions of people, around Commack, New York and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read more

Today, the doctor and our team at Bonnie Helfner, DDS, PC thought we would talk about mouthguards, what they are, where to get them, and when to use them. Q: What Read more

While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into Read more