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Canker Sores and Cold Sores: Rochester Dentist Explains the Difference

If you have ever dealt with cold sores or canker sores, you know how uncomfortable they can be. Canker sores can be particularly painful, and cold sores create sometimes unsightly ulcers on the outside of your mouth that can be quite embarrassing. Many people deal with these sores on a recurring basis. Dr. Janet Calcagno, […]

Rochester Dentist: Top Causes of Toothaches

This holiday season, nothing can spoil the party quite like an unforeseen toothache. The causes of toothaches and tooth pain can vary. Many patients experience throbbing pain in upper teeth during the winter months, while others might suffer from excessive tooth decay. Your Rochester dentist, Dr. Janet Calcagno, discusses the top causes of toothaches. Toothaches […]

Rochester Dentist Urges Good Oral Hygiene to Prepare for Mistletoe

Many view the end of Thanksgiving as the symbolic green light to begin decking the halls. Boxes of decorations make their way out of closets and garages so that holiday festivities can be enjoyed for a good month or so. Of course, this starts well before Thanksgiving weekend for some. Whether you are just getting […]

Rochester Dentist Urges Mothers to Model Good Oral Hygiene for Kids

The responsibilities of a parent are endless and can be very overwhelming. Our kids rely on us for so much. Financial support falls on our shoulders. Emotional guidance is imperative. At a moment’s notice, we have to be on the ready to support our child’s needs as they come. Meanwhile, there are daily tasks that […]

Rochester Dentist Explains Full-Mouth Rehabilitation

You may have heard of a smile makeover, which is where a patient in need of multiple cosmetic dental procedures picks and chooses the work they need to have a smile that looks the way they want it to look. Full-mouth rehabilitation is similar in a lot of ways, but focuses on the functionality of […]

Another Recession to Worry About: Your Gums

The ideal mouth comes complete with a healthy set of intact gums. However, very few of us have the ideal mouth. There can be any number of causes for something called gum recession, where your gingival tissue literally shrinks away from your teeth. As we age, some recession is inevitable, even with good oral hygiene. […]

Rochester Dentist Gets to the Kor of Teeth Whitening

Many people have stood in front of the aisle at their corner drugstore, playing the guessing game as to which over-the-counter product might give them several shades of renewed whiteness on their teeth. Perhaps there’s a wedding coming up (maybe even yours) or a reunion, or a vacation, or you just want to appear a […]

Rochester Dentist Celebrates Family Caregivers

Societally, we’re living longer than ever, and that has led to a much higher need for family caregivers. People that fall under the family caregiver title are responsible for assisting ill or elderly patients that require various treatment regimens and medications around the clock. This might be a job done by a family member, or […]

Maternal Instincts Can Affect Children’s Teeth, Says Rochester Dentist

A research study done by the British Dental Health Foundation concludes that a mother’s maternal instincts play a big role in the oral health of their offspring. Furthermore, the ability to weather stressful situations and environments can also set the tone for the state of your child’s teeth. Dr. Gilly Calcagno, your Rochester dentist, highlights […]

CEREC Explained by Rochester Dentist

Extensive tooth decay sometimes requires more than just a filling. Dental crowns are used to cover up large areas of decay, or to restore teeth that have been fractured, chipped, or discolored. Ceramic crowns have become the new standard in dental restorations, and sometimes people even opt to have gold and amalgam crowns and fillings […]