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Cosmetic Dental Procedures to Change your Smile

There are many options when it comes to correcting, restoring, or otherwise making over a smile that you’re not completely happy with. The level of someone’s needs can depend on what they’re born with, how well they take care of their oral health, and what types of injuries or issues have befallen them. Consulting with […]

A Deeper Look at the Way Cavities Form

Cavity formation involves a process and multiple elements. Sugar is just one of those elements. The process of tooth decay would not be without Streptococcus mutans. These are gram positive, cocci shaped bacteria which feed on sugar and produce lactic acid. This mix of germs and lactic acid inside your mouth combines with food debris, […]

Quiz: What is Cosmetic Dentistry?

Dr. Calcagno and Dr. Heimer understand the importance of a beautiful smile. Stained, uneven, or damaged teeth can hurt your appearance and cause embarrassment. To correct common esthetic problems, your Rochester dentists offer cosmetic dentistry. With cosmetic dentistry, you can enjoy a beautiful smile again. […]

If Teeth Are Permanent, Why Do We Lose Them?

Even though it happens way more often than it should, adult tooth loss isn’t something everyone has to experience. On the contrary, your adult set of teeth, or permanent teeth, were meant to last a lifetime. When they don’t, it’s for a good reason—usually, one you could have avoided. To help you prevent tooth loss […]

Examining Your Tooth Enamel

Your tooth enamel is the hardest substance that your body produces and your teeth’s most important protector. It is also quite vulnerable and requires a disciplined routine to protect it. In this article, your Rochester family dentists, Dr. Calcagno and Dr. Heimer shed some light on your tooth enamel. What is Tooth Enamel? Enamel is […]

How Long Does it Take for Soda to Damage Teeth?

Dentists have known, and have warned their patients, that soda and other highly-acidic drinks can cause irreversible damage to your teeth. While alarming in itself, researchers have now shown that acid-caused tooth erosion, which could last for life, can occur within the first 30 seconds of exposure. To protect your only set of permanent teeth […]

Can Dieting Ruin Your Teeth?

Along with regular exercise, dieting is one of the most popular ways to lose weight and trim a few sizes. It’s so popular, in fact, that there are almost as many different diets as there are types of food. However, while it might help you shed a few pounds, dieting can ruin your teeth by […]

What You Should Know About Root Canal Therapy

Not everyone will have to undergo root canal therapy in their lives, but if you do, then the prospect might seem daunting. All most people know about the procedure is that it involves accessing the interior of your tooth, which at first thought, might sound pretty uncomfortable. If you’ve never had one before, however, then […]

How Does Your Dentist Spot Dental Diseases?

One of the most important aspects of keeping your smile as healthy and beautiful as can be is prevention, or at least quick action in the event that a dental disease does develop. Hence the need for regular dental checkups and cleanings in addition to practicing good hygiene at home. During your visits with your […]

Going Through Cavity Formation

The phrase “dental cavity” is common enough that it often does not usually generate any sense of alarm. If it were referred to as a hole in your tooth that will steadily grow as your tooth structure dies, then you may be a bit more inclined to take note. Cavity formation begins without much fanfare, […]