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Make Brushing With Your Child Fun!
posted: Apr. 29, 2025.

It’s no secret that kids and adults have different priorities: your duty is to raise a happy, healthy child, but your little one’s only priority may be to have fun. Read more
What stinks?
posted: Apr. 22, 2025.

Spilling soda on someone’s white shirt, telling an off-color joke at an inappropriate time, or sneezing chewed food all over the dinner table all pale in comparison to the socially Read more
What are dental crowns?
posted: Apr. 15, 2025.

A dental crown is often called a “cap.” A dental crown covers all of the visible parts of the tooth and has many functions and reasons for placement. There are several Read more
Caring for Your Cat’s Dental Health
posted: Apr. 08, 2025.

While you make sure your family is getting the best care possible, with regular dental checkups and cleanings at our Rome, New York office, there is one family member that Read more
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 01, 2025.

What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Rome, New York office, now is an excellent time to Read more
Shark Teeth
posted: Mar. 25, 2025.

It seems like sharks are everywhere these days—on land, sea, and air(waves). A halftime show meme gone viral. A week of summer TV devoted to our favorite apex predators. And Read more
Cleaning Your Baby’s Teeth
posted: Mar. 18, 2025.

In the eyes of most parents, nothing is cuter than their baby’s smile. Did you know your little one’s smile (that is, his or her oral health) actually plays a Read more
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 11, 2025.

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more
When should a filling be replaced?
posted: Mar. 04, 2025.

There is no substitution for a natural healthy tooth. Dental fillings are intended to replace tooth structure and restore a tooth damaged by decay (a cavity) back to its normal Read more
How do OTC whitening treatments compare to in-office whitening?
posted: Feb. 25, 2025.

If you are unhappy with the color of your teeth, teeth whitening may be an excellent choice for you. Many patients of the doctor suffer from darkened teeth due to Read more
Top Five Dental Myths
posted: Feb. 18, 2025.

Sometimes the line between fact and fiction is easily blurred. This is certainly the case when it comes to dentistry, where myths and misconceptions abound. In a bid to put Read more
Valentine's Day History
posted: Feb. 11, 2025.

Valentine’s Day is best known as a celebration of love in all its forms. Pink hearts, red roses, and cute greeting cards adorn every surface you see. What many people Read more
Post Oral Surgery: Signs of Infection
posted: Feb. 04, 2025.

Oral surgery can be intimidating, especially if you show any signs of an infection afterwards. the doctor and our team want you to be informed about what to watch for Read more
The Link Between HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Jan. 28, 2025.

Cancer has become a common word, and it seems like there is new research about it every day. We know antioxidants are important. We know some cancers are more treatable Read more
Dental-Healthy Snacks for Your School-Aged Child
posted: Jan. 21, 2025.

Kids are constantly active and constantly growing. No wonder they’re constantly hungry! When it’s time for a snack, here are some tips to make between meal treats timely, tasty, and Read more
Heart Disease and Oral Health
posted: Jan. 14, 2025.

Is there a link between oral health and heart health? This is a question that has been receiving a lot of attention in recent studies. While as yet there is Read more