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Here are the Facts on the Impact of Metal Allergies on Dental Work
posted: Oct. 20, 2021.
Allergic reactions aren't necessarily bad: they're your body's responses to possible threats from foreign substances. But the response can go too far and cause a reaction as minor as a Read more -
A Healthy Diet Is an Important Part of Your Dental Disease Prevention Plan
posted: Oct. 10, 2021.
If you think brushing and flossing and regular dental visits are all you need to do to avoid dental disease, you're missing a key component in your prevention plan. What Read more -
Monitoring Your Child's Thumb Sucking Could Help Avoid Future Bite Problems
posted: Sep. 30, 2021.
Although distressing to many parents, infants and toddlers sucking their thumb is a common if not universal habit. Most children phase out of it by around age 4, usually with Read more -
Wearing a Retainer Will Protect Your New Smile After Braces
posted: Sep. 20, 2021.
After living with braces for a couple of years, the “big reveal” finally happens and you see your new smile for the first time. But then you’re told you have Read more -
Removing a Tooth Could Help Correct This Particular Bite Problem
posted: Sep. 10, 2021.
Dentists extract millions of teeth each year, mostly because of disease. But sometimes a healthy tooth is removed to gain a more favorable, long-term dental health outcome.An example of this Read more -
Chronic Mouth Breathing Could Create Conditions for a Poor Bite
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
Breathing: You hardly notice it unless you're consciously focused on it—or something's stopping it!So, take a few seconds and pay attention to your breathing. Then ask yourself this question—are you Read more -
Keep a Close Eye on Your Child's Fluoride Intake
posted: Aug. 21, 2021.
Fluoride has been proven to strengthen tooth enamel against decay. That’s why it’s not only added to toothpaste and other dental products, but also to drinking water — in nearly Read more -
Patchy Discolorations on the Tongue Aren't a Cause for Worry
posted: Aug. 11, 2021.
Some things in life look worse than they really are. A condition known as “geographic tongue” is a good example: while it may look serious, it’s not a cause for Read more -
Eating Disorders May Contribute to Damaged Teeth and Gums
posted: Aug. 01, 2021.
While most dental problems are caused by disease or trauma, sometimes the root problem is psychological. Such is the case with bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder that could contribute to Read more -
Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking by Age 4
posted: Jul. 22, 2021.
There's something universal about thumb sucking: nearly all babies do it, and nearly all parents worry about it. While most such worries are unfounded, you should be concerned if your Read more -
4 Important Facts About Gum Recession and What You can do About It
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
While gum recession is a common occurrence related to aging, it’s not just an “old person’s disease.” It can happen to anyone, even someone with a relatively healthy mouth. And Read more -
Dental Treatment Depends on What's Really Causing Your Tooth Pain
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
Not all toothaches are alike: Some are sharp and last only a second or two; others throb continuously. You might feel the pain in one tooth, or it could be Read more -
Here's How to Manage School Snacks and Your Child's Dental Health
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Besides daily hygiene and regular dental visits, the best thing you can do for your kids' dental health is to see that they're eating a nutritious diet. And not just Read more -
Gum Recession Can Rob You of Your Smile and Your Dental Health Too
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
If it seems like your teeth are getting longer as you get older, it's unlikely they're magically growing. More likely, your gums are shrinking or receding from your teeth. Besides Read more -
Changes Coming in the Use of Antibiotics in Dentistry
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
In a little over a century, antibiotics have changed the face of healthcare. We no longer fear cholera, strep throat or even a small cut as our forebears did a Read more -
Transforming a Cleft Lip or Palate into a Beautiful Smile
posted: May 23, 2021.
One of the most common and anguish-filled birth defects is a cleft lip or palate (roof of the mouth). Not only do clefts disrupt the normality of a child’s facial Read more
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Richard E. Silvestri, DDS
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