Extensive tooth decay sometimes requires more than just a filling. Dental crowns are used to cover up large areas of decay, or to restore teeth that have been fractured, chipped, or discolored. Ceramic crowns have become the new standard in dental restorations, and sometimes people even opt to have gold and amalgam crowns and fillings […]
Category: Restorative Dentistry
In-Flight Toothaches Explained by Your Rochester Dentist
Have you ever heard of barodontalgia? This is probably a foreign name to most of us, yet many people can relate to painful sensations in their teeth when altitude shifts during an airplane flight. High-altitude toothaches are similar to the way a scuba diver might experience decompression sickness from gas build-up when they descend into […]
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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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Rochester Dentist Answers Common Questions about Tooth Loss and Dental Implants
Unfortunately, tooth loss is a fact of life for many adults. In fact, the primary cause of tooth is gum disease. Dr. Gilly Calcagno and our team at Calcagno Cosmetic & Family Dentistry offer permanent solutions to tooth loss with dental implants and provide answers to frequently asked questions about tooth replacement below. Frequently Asked […]
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Digital X-Rays in Rochester
Have you ever wondered why your dentist takes dental X-rays at dental checkups? Dental X-rays are an important component of oral examinations. They allow Dr. Gilly Calcagno to take a comprehensive look at the entire oral cavity. X-rays can reveal infections, tooth decay, tumors, cysts, and abnormalities in bone. Did you know that Calcagno Cosmetic […]
Rochester Dentist Discusses TMJ Disorder, Bruxism, and Your Oral Health
Does your jaw click or pop when you move your mouth? Do you ever experience facial pain near your ears for jaw? These are common symptoms of TMJ disorder. You have two temporomandibular joints (TMJ) on each side of your face that connects the lower mandible (jaw) to your cranium. The TMJ moves translationally and […]
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