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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 […]

Miles of Smiles from Your Rochester Dentist

Most people believe that smiling is an involuntary physical reaction to happiness. Though we can all fake a smile, if need be (whether for a picture, or when greeting someone we don’t quite care for) a genuine smile comes when all is going well in your world, right? Well, you may be surprised to know […]

Halloween History from your Rochester Dentist

As you get ready for your Halloween night festivities, imagine back to 100 years ago. All Hallow’s Eve looked quite a bit different in the early 1900s. Tricking reigned, and treating was just a glimmer in the eyes of future candy moguls. Trick-or-treating, known to bring children joy (and thought to keep dentists in business) […]

Nature vs. Nurture in Dental Issues Explained by Rochester Dentist

Some people think they are born with a tendency towards tooth decay. This idea, unfortunately, can inspire people to adopt a why bother attitude when it comes to dental hygiene. Why should you put forth the effort to brush and floss often, and visit the dentist regularly, if you’re only going to end up with […]

Gum Disease and Hormones Linked by Your Rochester Dentist

Hormonal changes can affect a woman’s oral health more than most of us realize. Take plaque and tartar build-up, for instance. Fluctuations in hormones can change the body’s response to the toxins involved. This can potentially lead to higher rates of periodontal disease (gum disease). Your Rochester dentist, Dr. Gilly Calcagno, highlights the ways that […]

Rochester Dentist Answers: Are Apples Bad for Your Teeth?

Choosing to eat an apple for a snack, or packing one in our child’s lunchbox, seems like a no-brainer. An apple a day keeps the doctor away, as the old saying goes. What about the dentist, though? Long thought to be a healthy option that could even be considered a substitute for brushing your teeth, […]