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Canker Sores and Cold Sores: Rochester Dentist Explains the Difference

If you have ever dealt with cold sores or canker sores, you know how uncomfortable they can be. Canker sores can be particularly painful, and cold sores create sometimes unsightly ulcers on the outside of your mouth that can be quite embarrassing. Many people deal with these sores on a recurring basis. Dr. Janet Calcagno, […]

Rochester Dentist Urges Mothers to Model Good Oral Hygiene for Kids

The responsibilities of a parent are endless and can be very overwhelming. Our kids rely on us for so much. Financial support falls on our shoulders. Emotional guidance is imperative. At a moment’s notice, we have to be on the ready to support our child’s needs as they come. Meanwhile, there are daily tasks that […]

Rochester Dentist Explains Full-Mouth Rehabilitation

You may have heard of a smile makeover, which is where a patient in need of multiple cosmetic dental procedures picks and chooses the work they need to have a smile that looks the way they want it to look. Full-mouth rehabilitation is similar in a lot of ways, but focuses on the functionality of […]

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 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 […]

Rochester Dentist Explains the Close Proximity of Teeth and Sinuses

Usually, a substantial toothache will have you dialing your phone to make an emergency dental appointment. You are right to act quickly, as tooth pain is quite often an indication of something wrong. The sooner you seek medical attention, the sooner the problem can be fixed, and the pain can be stopped. Did you know […]

Study Shows Patients Trust Dentists Over Doctors

A recent study conducted in Great Britain by the agency Bray Leino found that when it comes to patient trust, dentists are winning the game. In dentistry, the relationship between dentist and patient is one that must be carefully maintained in order to achieve optimal results. At Calcagno Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we respect the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Rochester Dentist Explains Single-Day Crowns

Sometimes a dental filling simply is not enough to restore a tooth. In some cases, your Rochester dentist may have to place a dental crown. Many dentists require two visits to place a crown. Dr. Calcagno is one of the few dentists in Rochester who can place dental crowns in just one visit. Purpose of […]

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