Is It Normal to Be Nervous When Visiting the Dentist? Your Fairfield Dentist Answers

by Gary Horblitt | Jan 30, 2026 | Review

That sense of nervousness—or even dread—about visiting the dentist is far more common than most people realize. Even patients with access, choice, and positive past experiences can feel uneasy as an appointment approaches. Anxiety in action ranges from mild fidgety...

How Does Sugar Lead to Cavities? Your Fairfield Dentist Explains

by Gary Horblitt | Jan 23, 2026 | Review

Candy causes cavities. You’ve heard it from your parents and doctors throughout your lifetime. It’s true: sugar is a primary cause of tooth decay (cavities). But cavities don’t occur instantly, like a cut on skin or broken bone. Teeth also don’t heal naturally like...

Jaw Pain: What Could It Be? Your Fairfield Dentist Explains Common Dental Causes

by Gary Horblitt | Jan 16, 2026 | Review

Jaw pain ranges from mild to severe, intermittent to persistent. If you experience pain, soreness, or discomfort in your jaw, don’t ignore it. If the cause is oral in nature, Dr. Gary Horblitt, your general dentist and prosthodontist, can find and treat the cause,...

Your Mouth & Your Heart: Your Dentist in Fairfield, CT, Explains the Surprising Connection

by Gary Horblitt | Jan 9, 2026 | Review

As a family prosthodontist and dentist in Fairfield, CT, Dr. Gary Horblitt understands that oral health isn’t just about teeth—it’s about how inflammation and infection in the mouth can impact the entire body, including the heart. Dr. Horblitt is section chief of...