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Family Smiles of the Hudson Valley

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Family Smiles of the Hudson Valley

Your neighborhood dental care specialists, serving the Poughkeepsie and Wappingers Falls areas. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you!

We have been providing excellence in dentistry in two convenient locations for over 35 years. Additional Locations:
939 Route 376, Suite 1 Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 (845) 223-9987

12 Davis Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (845) 473-4565

01/21/2026

The winter season brings plenty of warm, cozy beverages to enjoy, but be careful! There are hidden risks to your teeth.

The sugar and acid in drinks like coffee, hot cocoa, and some teas can harm your smile over time. The heat from these drinks can also weaken tooth enamel. To prevent negative impacts from these treats, these steps can help:

✨ Let your drink cool a bit so it doesn't shock your teeth.
✨ Use a straw to minimize contact between your drink and your teeth.
✨ Rinse your mouth with water after drinking sugary or acidic drinks.
✨ Reduce the amount of sugar in your coffee or tea.

Follow these tips to help keep your smile bright this winter!

01/15/2026

Want to help motivate your kids to care for their smiles? ✨🦷 The American Dental Association is here to help!

You can download free brushing calendar pages from their Mouth Healthy website for each month of the year. Kids can check off a box for each time they brush or clean between their teeth. There are even fun illustrations to color! 🎨

Visit https://www.mouthhealthy.org/resources/activity-sheets/brushing-calendar to download the PDFs.

01/12/2026

Fun Fact: Snakes regenerate their teeth constantly! They shed and regrow all of them every six to eight weeks. Their teeth only take a day or two to replace! 🐍

01/07/2026

New year, new toothbrush 🪥

After about 90 days, your brush bristles wear down and start to harbor bacteria, so you stop getting the effective clean your mouth needs.

Swapping your toothbrush is a quick and easy way to give yourself a fresh start for 2026. ✨

01/01/2026

From our team to yours, Happy New Year! ✨

May 2026 bring you brighter smiles, healthier days, and moments that sparkle. 🎆

12/29/2025

The start of a new year is a great time to review your daily habits, including your oral health. A few small routines can make a real difference:

🦷 Brush twice a day for two minutes
🦷 Floss daily to keep gums healthy
🦷 Choose water over sugary drinks when you can
🦷 Keep up with your dental visits

If you’re updating your health goals for the year, add these to the list, and take a minute to book your 2026 dental appointment. Your teeth will thank you later!

12/22/2025

Enjoy the flavors of the season while keeping your smile healthy! These simple tips can help you avoid cavities during the holidays:

⏰ Time your treats: Enjoy sweets with meals or shortly after, when your mouth is producing more saliva.
🥭 Be picky with sticky snacks: Dried fruits and other sticky foods cling to your teeth. If you indulge, rinse and brush well afterward.
🥂 Limit alcohol: Holiday drinks can dry your mouth; pair them with water.
🍬 Go easy on hard candies and nuts: They can chip or break teeth if you're not careful.
🍰 Watch out for starchy foods: Chips, cakes, and similar snacks get trapped in your teeth, so don’t skip flossing.
🥗 Have fun with healthier choices: Add variety to your diet to support oral health.

With mindful choices and good habits, you can enjoy the festivities while reducing your risk of cavities.

12/18/2025

Looking for holiday snacks that are fun to make and easy on your teeth? Check out MouthHealthy's blog for six options made with ingredients that support good oral health.

You’ll find ideas like Egg Snowmen, Spinach-Artichoke Frittata Trees, Black Olive Penguins, Cheesy Reindeer, Pita Tree Appetizers, and Grinch Poppers—simple recipes that add a little seasonal flair without relying on extra sugar.

Take a look at all six recipes here: https://www.mouthhealthy.org/nutrition/holiday-recipes

12/11/2025

The holiday season is a wonderful time to celebrate, but it can also bring an increase in sugary treats 🎁 🍬

Amid the festivities, don't forget to stay committed to your daily dental routines. Remember to brush your teeth for a full two minutes–these songs will help you keep the time!

12/08/2025

Did you know December is Handwashing Awareness Month? Clean hands help protect your overall and oral health. Washing your hands regularly helps prevent the spread of germs that can impact your smile.

Make sure to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds before brushing and flossing your teeth, to help keep your mouth healthy this winter!

12/03/2025

Did you know that even brushing your teeth is an important moment in dental history? Before toothbrushes like we have now, people used sticks, feathers, or rough cloths! 🪶

Nowadays, we are lucky to have easy ways to keep our teeth clean. Remember, brushing for two minutes twice a day is the best way to keep your smile healthy for a long time. 🤩

11/28/2025

Today is , so here's a friendly reminder: don’t forget to floss!

While your toothbrush cleans the surface of your teeth, floss gets between your teeth and under your gums, where germs and bacteria hide. 🦷 A quick minute of flossing each day helps stop cavities and gum problems, an essential step after enjoying all those Thanksgiving treats! It's a small, yet mighty step that protects your long-term dental health.

Address

939 Route 376 Suite 1
Wappingers Falls, NY
12590

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18452239987

Website

http://www.familysmileshv.com/

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With offices in Wappingers Falls and Poughkeepsie, Family Smiles of the Hudson Valley has been helping Dutchess County families and individuals have healthier mouths and great smiles for over 30 years

939 Route 376, Suite 1 Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 (845) 223-9987 12 Davis Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (845) 473-4565.

At our friendly, professional and helpful practice we continue the high level of excellence and “high-touch” patient care that the office has always been known for. Helping many people get over their fear of the dentist and get back on track with their oral health Family Smiles is a trusted local dental practice where often times we treat several generations of the same family.

Family Smiles of the Hudson Valley offers comprehensive family dentistry and specialty care, including dental implant placement, cosmetic dentistry, veneers, and a full scope of periodontal care. The exceptional staff is lead by the highly experienced and trained dentists Joel Gatchalian, DDS, Enrique Piton, DDS, Radhika Kapur DDS, Jenny Mathews, DDS, MS and John C. Pavlakis DDS. Connect:www.familysmileshv.com, IG: Family_Smiles_of_the_hV, FB: Family Smiles of the Hudson Valley