While you may be visiting your dentist every 6 months (or as they recommend), you’re probably wondering what they’re really looking for during those checkups and cleanings. Even though it may be a routine visit and you don’t have any complaints about your teeth, your dentist will still check in and around your mouth to […]
Category: General Dentistry
Does Everyone Need General Dentistry?
When your dentist refers to “general” dentistry, they’re talking about the procedures that optimize your oral health by preventing oral diseases or catching them in their earliest stages. Who needs general dentistry? In short, everyone does! It all begins with regularly visiting your dentist for a cleaning and checkup – which should be done as […]
How Does The Doctor Detect Problems?
One of the best ways to avoid many dental problems is by practicing preventive dentistry; excellent oral hygiene, visiting your dentist, and a healthy diet. There are many circumstances where you may not always experience symptoms indicating infection – take cavities, for example. However, with regular visits to your dentist, they’ll be able to detect […]
How Can My Kids Stay Cavity-Free?
Parents often ask us, “How can my kids stay cavity-free?” Well, there are just a few simple steps to reducing the risk of tooth decay in children. These may not prevent all cavities, as some children are more susceptible to dental caries, but they can significantly improve oral health and strengthen their smiles’ defenses against […]
How Does A Doctor Detect Tooth Decay?
A cavity is a very common oral health issue, one that affects both children and adults. However, without treatment the issue can potentially lead to an infection and compromise the health and stability of your smile. How does a doctor detect tooth decay? What warning signs should you be aware of? […]
Do You Need General Dentistry?
General dentistry refers to any procedure designed to address common oral health issues or to help prevent these issue for occurring. Do you need general dentistry? Yes, you do. Even if you have healthy teeth you need general care to ensure your smile remains healthy and attractive. Otherwise, you run the risk of developing infections, […]
Why Do We Develop Toothaches?
A toothache is never fun. In fact, a toothache is often a warning sign of a serious problem, one that endangers the health and stability of your smile if you ignore it. In most cases, we simply treat the issue with a dental restoration, such as a filling or crown. But what causes them to […]
What’s A Bonded Filling?
Do you have a cavity or cavities? If so, then you need a restoration before a minor oral health issue turns into an infection or abscess, leading to serious discomfort and the risk of tooth loss. In order to treat a cavity we may recommend a bonded filling. What’s a bonded filling? How do they […]
How Do Digital X-Rays Work?
When you see the dentist, the doctor will need to carefully examine your smile to see if you require treatment. In most cases, especially if you are a new patient, an x-ray may be necessary. At Calcagno Cosmetic and Family Dentistry, we offer our patients x-rays using digital technology. How do digital x-rays work? […]
How Do You Detect Cavities?
Only about 1-2% of the population is immune to dental caries. That means the vast majority of the population may develop a cavity at some point. How does a doctor detect cavities? Once found, what options are available to treat a cavity and protect a patient’s oral health? Knowing more about this common oral health […]
