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Life with Clear Aligner Systems® Adult Braces

How would removable braces improve your confidence in orthodontic treatment? If you’re actively looking for a discreet way to straighten your crooked teeth, then chances are that you’ve heard or read about Clear Aligner Systems® clear braces. Clear Aligner Systems follows the same principles of traditional orthodontics—slowly repositioning teeth to restore your smile’s balance. The […]

Feeling Sick? Look in Your Mouth

The consequences of an unhealthy mouth aren’t always obviously related to your smile. The relationship between your mouth and the rest of your health can sometimes allow dental issues to impact the state of your physical health (often referred to as oral-systemic health). Rochester dentist, Dr. Gilly Calcagno, explains that poor oral health can contribute […]

The Purpose of Mouthrinse

Is mouthrinse a major part of your oral hygiene routine? Do you sometimes substitute brushing and flossing your teeth with a swig of mouthrinse if you’re in a hurry? Mouthrinse, or mouthwash, is a convenient addition to your arsenal of hygiene products, but if you overestimate its power, you might place your smile’s good health […]

What Your Mouth’s Bacteria Say About You

Sometimes, you might cringe at the thought of it, but there’s no avoiding the fact that bacteria is a major factor in your dental health. In fact, experts have identified over 600 different kinds of bacteria that inhabit a healthy mouth, along with many more that remain unclassified. The germs are most notable for the […]

A Link Between Dental & Mental Health?

The impact that your dental health can have on your overall wellbeing and quality of life is not only well-known, it’s also the subject of extensive studies by experts from across the world. For instance, Professor Gary Slade from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his team of colleagues recently sought to […]

How the ACA will Affect Your Family’s Dental Care in 2014

Isn’t this time of year great? Well, besides the bone-chilling cold and incessant runny noses, that is. The beginning of January carries an aura of change, of new beginnings, and of fresh starts. This year, it’s more than just a feeling. With the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or ACA for short, the faces […]

Start the New Year with a Smile Makeover

The New Year offers a unique opportunity to revamp your self-image and confidence. Your smile, for instance, is a dominant factor in your opinion of yourself. If you aren’t happy with its appearance, then you might be keen to hide it, which can impact your interactions with others at work and in social settings. A […]

Comfort and Convenience with Clear Aligner Systems Clear Braces

Image-conscious teens and adults with crooked teeth sometimes have trouble accepting the idea of wearing braces to straighten their smiles. Although teeth misalignment can impact your confidence by diminishing your smile’s appeal, the conspicuousness of metal braces can make some patients hesitate to undergo orthodontic treatment. After all, if the goal is to improve your […]

Are You an Expert Teeth Brusher?

Though most of us have done it for all of our lives, not everyone consistently brushes and flosses their teeth properly. The fact that over 90% of adults in the United States have experienced at least one cavity in their permanent teeth attests to the fact that many people could improve their daily hygiene habits. […]

A Brighter Smile with Your Cosmetic Dentist

Over time, your teeth can lose their luster. The dulling of your teeth is often natural, and doesn’t necessarily mean that your hygiene routine is ineffective. In fact, your teeth can be perfectly healthy and still lose their signature pearly whiteness. Depending on the cause and intensity of your condition, your Rochester cosmetic dentist, Dr. Calcagno, […]