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Rochester Dentist: Your Child’s First Visit

When caring for their children’s teeth, parents have a lot of questions. When should I schedule my child’s first appointment? How soon do I need to start brushing my baby’s teeth? Thankfully, your Rochester family dentist, Dr. Gilly Calcagno, is ready to answer your questions. In today’s blog Dr. Calcagno explains when your child should […]

Rochester Dentist: What to Expect During Your Child’s First Visit

For parents, a baby’s smile lights up the room. Caring for that smile is important for ensuring lifelong dental health. Do you know when you should bring your child in for his/her first appointment? What happens during a child’s first dentist visit? In today’s blog, your Rochester children’s dentist, Dr. Gilly Calcagno, tells parents what […]

Rochester Dentist: Teeth Grinding in Children

While most consider bruxism, or teeth grinding, to be an adult issue, on average 3 out of every 10 kids grind their teeth at some point. For many children, bruxism is a temporary issue and one they quickly outgrown. If teeth grinding becomes chronic, your child can start to experience severe pain in the face […]

Oral Care Starts in Infancy, Says Rochester Dentist

You might think that caring for teeth starts when you actually have teeth, and that dental issues with babies don’t exist. Actually, the care an infant receives before his or her teeth erupt can determine the health of primary teeth. While we may devote more attention to oral care in our teens and adulthood, we may […]

Rochester Dentist: Five Common Children’s Dental Emergencies

Your children’s dental health is very important. In addition to having children attend regular checkups, sometimes parents seek out their dentist for emergency dental care. Your Rochester family dentist, Dr. Gilly Calcagno, tells us five common children’s dental emergencies, and some first-response steps you can take before seeing the dentist. […]

Rochester Dentist: Dental Health When Starting a Family

Planning a baby is an exciting, and sometimes intimidating, ordeal. Before you decide to bring another life into this world, you should schedule a consultation with Dr. Calcagno. During pregnancy, the mother’s dental health becomes important to the well-being of the baby. With a few simple steps, mothers protect their smiles and their new arrivals’. […]

Your Rochester Family Dentist on the Importance of Pediatric Dentistry

Children are a blessing, and we all want only the best for our kids. Between juggling work and being a parent, sometimes it’s easy to forget just how important proper dental care is for a young child. By establishing good oral hygiene and attending regular checkups at an early age, your child will be well […]

Rochester Dentist Explains Choosing the Right General Dentist

Choosing a general dentist you can trust is important. Not only will your choice be your dentist for your next appointment, but possibly for a lifetime. For families, finding the right dentist is just as important but requires more thought. Which dentist can provide low radiation X-rays for children? Can this dentist also provide cosmetic […]

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 […]

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) […]

Category: Children’s Dentistry