Maintaining a healthy mouth starts with practicing good oral hygiene. That means brushing twice a day, flossing at least once, and making regular visits to your Rochester dentist for dental cleanings every six months. But that’s not all you can do to make sure that your mouth stays happy and healthy. The food you eat […]
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Root Canal Therapy Benefits Explained by Your Rochester Dentist
Have you ever had a toothache? In most cases, a toothache indicates severe tooth decay because the bacteria has eaten through the outer structures of teeth and infected the sensitive interior tissues. Inside your teeth exists nerve endings and pulp that contains cellular material inside a natural cavity called the root canal. As the bacteria […]
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Rochester Dentist Raises Awareness for Migraines
Many people who have painful headaches are often unaware that what they are experiencing is actually a migraine. In honor of National Migraine Awareness Month, Dr. Gilly Calcagno and our team at Calcagno Cosmetic & Family Dentistry discuss migraine symptoms and how migraines may indicate the presence of an oral condition known as TMJ disorder. […]
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Rochester Dentist Offers Summer Smile Enhancements
It’s June and summer is officially here! While you may be busy preparing for vacations, visiting family and friends, and planning summertime cookouts with your neighbors, you may be unaware that summer is the perfect time to book general and cosmetic dentistry appointments for your entire family. Book Your Family’s Dental Appointments this Summer Our […]
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Rochester Dentist Provides Clear Aligner Systems Clear Braces
Achieving a straight smile doesn’t have to be a drag. The days of sporting a mouth full of metal brackets and wires are over. Today, people throughout the United States choose to straighten their smiles with Clear Aligner Systems clear braces. Did you know that our talented cosmetic and general dentist, Dr. Gilly Calcagno is […]
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CAVITIES IN YOUNG ADULTS-THE RESULT OF HIDDEN SUGAR?
As college students returned home for winter break, many came for dental examinations. I have seen a trend for students that have never had any cavities to experience decay. I am always asked the question-“How could this happen? I never had a cavity!” I think that there are two primary reasons. One, routine home care […]
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WHITENING YOUR TEETH
One of the safest and easiest ways to change your smile is to whiten them ! I had very dark yellow teeth growing up and it always bothered me, particularly since I became a dentist. I became very intrigued with lightening products and processes and continue this interest today. I lightened my teeth over 17 […]
Clear Aligner Systems BRACES, THE ALTERNATIVE TO METAL BRACES
A young female patient of mine told me that she hated the space between her two front teeth and her crowded lower front teeth. After discussing options, she elected to proceed with Clear Aligner Systems, the clear alternative to braces. She wore clear “aligners” for 12 weeks on her top teeth and for 16 […]
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New veneer techniques
This week I will be giving a gentleman a new smile with veneers that do not require any alteration of his teeth. These veneers are called “Durathins” which are similar to “Lumineer” veneers. These veneers are as thin as contact lenses. I will be able to change the color, length, and shape of his teeth. […]
Cerec Restorations
Cerec stands for Ceramic Restoration . Dr. Calcagno is one of two dentists in Rochester that is able to provide Cerec restorations, a porcelain alternate to conventional crowns that is made in one visit. This alternative allows the conservative restoration of a tooth that requires more than a filling to restore it to proper shape […]
