Keeping your gums healthy is not only important for your teeth, it is important for your overall health. Research shows that gum disease can contribute to many other systemic diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and dementia. It is usually not difficult to keep your gums healthy. Gum health can be maintained […]
Category: Gum Disease and Health
Prevent Gum Disease with Effective Home Care
The best way to prevent gum disease is with preventive care, which includes both trips to see us for cleanings and checkups, as well as your own home care. Becoming lax in either of these areas can quickly leave your smile much more vulnerable to inflammation and infection. Because periodontal disease is so simple to […]
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What is Causing My Annoying Canker Sores?
We have all experienced the nuisance of troublesome canker sores. Canker sores are small lesions that develop inside the mouth or at the base of the gums that are not contagious. They differ from cold sores because they do not appear on the lips, but they can interfere with comfortable eating and speaking. At your […]
New Study: Oral Health Tied to Cardiovascular Disease
We are constantly bombarded with statistics and new information on how to improve our heart health and reduce our risk of heart attack or stroke. We hear numbers about LDL and HDL and how to eat healthy. A recent study from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has found an association between dental health and […]
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Q and A: Gum Disease and Men’s Health
Most adults experience bleeding, painful gums at some point in their life. However, many of us do not realize the seriousness of gum disease. Gum disease is inflammation and infection of the ligaments and bones that support teeth. If left untreated, it can cause bone loss. As we approach Father’s Day, your Rochester dentists, Dr. […]
A Link Between Dental & Mental Health?
The impact that your dental health can have on your overall wellbeing and quality of life is not only well-known, it’s also the subject of extensive studies by experts from across the world. For instance, Professor Gary Slade from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his team of colleagues recently sought to […]
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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Take Our Gum Disease Quiz
Gum disease is one of the most common health problems in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 50% of Americans over the age of 30 suffer from periodontal disease; more than 70% of Americans over age 65 have the condition. Despite the widespread occurrence of gum disease, however, […]
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 […]
