Just like adults need regular appointments with their dentist, children are no different. In fact, children often need more frequent checkups and cleanings to keep their teeth healthy and to ensure that they’re developing properly. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), children should begin visiting the dentist around their first birthday (or six months […]
What are CEREC Crowns?
Dental crowns are typically used to restore teeth, whether it’s from a root canal treatment, large cavity, or even in conjunction with a dental implant. However, they’re usually placed within two separate appointments; one to take a mold of the damaged tooth and another to place the crown itself after it’s been molded. Now, what […]
What’s Happening In The Rochester Community?
Occasionally, we like to take time in our blog to remind patients about all of the fun things happening in our community. There are a number of family activities you and your loved ones can enjoy. Afterward, you can give our office a call to schedule a checkup and cleaning, ensuring your family enjoys healthy […]
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Only You Can Prevent Cavities
You probably wouldn’t be surprised to learn that cavities and the disease that causes them are largely preventable. Nevertheless, over 90% of adults in America have been affected by cavities in at least one permanent tooth. If you’re among that percentage, but believe that you take excellent care of your dental health, then you may […]
Can You Prevent Gum Disease?
Did you know that the risk for dental infection – specifically, periodontal disease – increases with age? In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 47.2% of adults over 30 have suffered from one form of periodontal disease or another. Whereas, for adults over the age of 70 – that number […]
“Dancing For The Arts”
Have you ever seen Dancing with the Stars? If you haven’t, you’re in for a real treat! If you have, this may sound familiar to you – the Greater Rochester Arts and Cultural Trust is putting on an event called “Dancing for the Arts – take 5.” The local community is invited to watch this […]
What Are The Warning Signs Of Tooth Decay?
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, over 90% of adults (from age 20 to 64) experience at least one cavity in their lifetime. However, cavities (and tooth decay, for that matter) are completely preventable so long as you’re practicing preventive dentistry. If tooth decay begins to develop, the best thing you […]
How Does A Dentist Examine My Smile?
While you may be visiting your dentist every 6 months (or as they recommend), you’re probably wondering what they’re really looking for during those checkups and cleanings. Even though it may be a routine visit and you don’t have any complaints about your teeth, your dentist will still check in and around your mouth to […]
How Do I Achieve A Brighter Smile?
There are several factors that can cause discoloration or stains on your teeth – keeping your smile white and bright nowadays seems harder than ever, especially as you get older. However, that doesn’t need to be the case. Cosmetic dentistry can help you achieve a brighter smile – sometimes all it takes is teeth whitening! […]
The Benefits of Bonded Fillings
No matter the size of your cavity, you’ll probably need a filling. Throughout the years of dental fillings, patients have had several materials to choose from; amalgam (silver), gold, etc. Now, dentists are using a newer material, known as composite-resin, to fill teeth that are suffering from tooth decay and cavities. Not only is this material […]
