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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) […]

Rochester Dentist Explains the History of Fluoride Use

You’ve heard that fluoride is good for you and your teeth, but how were the benefits of fluoride actually discovered and how has that discovery changed the way we live? The Discovery of Fluoride In 1909, Dr. Frederick McKay, a dentist working in the Colorado area, discovered that while most of his child patients had […]

A Healthy Mouth Equals Healthy Grades?

A new school year is underway and schedules are getting busier, but if your child hasn’t seen the dentist in a while, his GPA may be on the line. A recent study from the USC Ostrow School of Dentistry shows there is a strong connection between healthy teeth and academic success. Published in the American […]

Strange, But True, Tooth Tales

Babies Born with Teeth Most people don’t know one in 2-3,000 babies can be born with a tooth or two! These teeth are known as natal teeth. Though rare, in some cases, babies are born with a front tooth dangling from a piece of soft tissue. To reduce the risk of choking, the tissue is […]

The Importance of Parent Education and Early Childhood Cavity Prevention

A new study links oral health problems in teens with poor levels of emotional health and education in mothers. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University, School of Dental Medicine suggest the oral health of teens directly relates to early education by primary care givers. While brushing and flossing go a long way in cavity prevention, […]

Rochester Dentist Discusses Gum Disease in Children

Most people associate gum disease with old age. While periodontal disease is common in older populations, early forms of the disease are especially common in children. The American Academy of Periodontology claims almost all children and teens have some form of gingivitis. There are a number of reasons for this, but the most common is […]

Rochester Back-to-School Dental Cleaning

At Calcagno Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we know that the care of your child is of utmost importance to you. At this time of year, with school just around the corner, you have a lot on your mind. With everything on your plate, we urge you to remember the importance of scheduling your children’s back-to-school […]

Rochester Dentist Discusses Teething

Teething is often as stressful for parents as it is for a baby. The symptoms your baby experiences during the process, however, are natural and not harmful to his or her health. At Calcagno Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we hope to be a resource for you when it comes to your child’s dental care. Here […]

Your Kids’ New Favorite Drink

If your child begs for Monsters, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, or Kool-Aid, you need to know a super-secret parenting trick, sure to make you and your kids smile. First of all, the facts. Sugar-packed drinks aren’t healthy Artificial sweeteners are a bit scary, as well Acids in carbonated beverages can eat away battery corrosion, and they also […]

Rochester Family Dentist Discusses the Importance of Oral Hygiene and Dental Care

The American Dental Association (ADA) recently published a report on the state the country’s oral health. Despite widespread access to preventive dentistry, Americans’ oral health is not up to par with other developed nations that have similar standards. After conducting a survey on oral health knowledge and oral hygiene habits, the ADA concluded that a […]

Category: Children’s Dentistry