As many as 40,000 American men and woman receive an oral cancer diagnosis each year. More shocking still, nearly 8,000 deaths are attributed to the disease yearly. Oral cancers, which encompass cancer of the mouth, lip, throat, and tongue, have a higher death rate than more widely known cancers, such as cervical cancer, skin cancer, […]
Category: General Dentistry
The Purpose of Mouthrinse
Is mouthrinse a major part of your oral hygiene routine? Do you sometimes substitute brushing and flossing your teeth with a swig of mouthrinse if you’re in a hurry? Mouthrinse, or mouthwash, is a convenient addition to your arsenal of hygiene products, but if you overestimate its power, you might place your smile’s good health […]
Do you Have Questions About Family Dentistry?
Finding the right dentist for your family can be intimidating. After all, a quick Google search inundates you will a myriad of options. Thankfully, you don’t need to look any further than Dr. Calcagno. Your Rochester family dentist, Dr. Gilly Calcagno, offers the latest in quality dental care for the entire family. […]
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FAQs About General Dentistry
Be honest: When was the last time you visited the dentist? Maintaining a healthy smile requires regular dental care. As a part of our approach to general dentistry, we offer everything from thorough checkups to oral cancer screenings. Your Rochester dentist, Dr. Gilly Calcagno, can improve the health and beauty of your smile with general dentistry. […]
Improve Smile Health with General Dentistry
Our teeth are under constant assault. Everything from the foods and drinks we consume to our habits, such as smoking, increase the risk of serious dental problems. In order to help our patients maintain healthy teeth and gums, your Rochester MN dentist, Dr. Gilly Calcagno, offers general dentistry. With general dental care, Dr. Calcagno can […]
Quality Care for the Entire Family
When looking for a dentist, you need a practice that improves the dental health of the entire family. Your Rochester dentist, Dr. Gilly Calcagno, provides care for patients of all ages, including children, teens, and adults with family dentistry. In order to ensure a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, you and your family should […]
Dr. Calcagno Talks about the AAWD
The AAWD, or the American Association of Women Dentists, has been in operation since the late 1800s and continues to thrive. In the association, female dentists work together to support one another in business and as professional health care providers. Dr. Gilly Calcagno, your Rochester, MN female dentist, shares some interesting information about the AAWD […]
Rochester, MN General Dentist Explains the Functions of Teeth
Every component within the oral cavity has a purpose—especially the teeth. From the hard to soft tissues, each part works together cohesively for optimum functionality. In fact, when one component isn’t working correctly, the other parts suffer. However, today, we will concentrate on just the function of teeth. In the following fun and informative article, […]
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Rochester, MN Family Dentist: At-Home Remedies for Sensitive Teeth
On average, about one out of every eight adults has sensitive teeth, which make this oral ailment fairly common. These sensitivities could occur when eating or drinking overly hot or cold foods and even sweets. Luckily, this issue is easily resolved with some daily at-home treatments. Dr. Gilly Calcagno, your Rochester, MN family dentist shares […]
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Rochester, MN Dentist Shares Dental Health Care Tips
People know which habits can wreak havoc upon their overall health. For example, smoking can lead to lung cancer, drinking excessively can cause liver damage, and not eating right tends to reflect poorly on your waistline. Yet, do you take as many precautions to guard your dental health? The majority of people don’t think much […]
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