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Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
posted: Nov 20, 2019.

If you wince in pain while eating or drinking something hot or cold, you’re not alone: tooth sensitivity afflicts one in three Americans. To understand what’s possibly going on, let’s Read more
Keep Oral Care in Focus for a Family Member With Special Needs
posted: Nov 10, 2019.

Thanksgiving is an appropriate time to spotlight an often unsung group: individuals providing primary care for another family member. During November, National Family Caregivers Month recognizes those caring for children Read more
The 21st Century Promises Better Dental Diagnostics with Cone Beam Imaging
posted: Oct 31, 2019.

X-rays revolutionized dental care in the 20th Century. The same could happen in the 21st Century as cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) becomes a fixture beside the traditional x-ray machine.CBCT Read more
The Many Advantages of Dental Implants
posted: Oct 21, 2019.

Dental implants have become the standard for long-term tooth replacement. From mechanics to movie stars, people from all walks of life have discovered the advantages of replacing a missing tooth Read more
Gum Surgery Can Improve Your Smile and Save Your Teeth
posted: Oct 11, 2019.

While the term “plastic surgery” might bring to mind face lifts or tummy tucks, not all procedures in this particular surgical field are strictly cosmetic. Some can make a big Read more
Why a Bonded Retainer Might be a Better Choice After Braces
posted: Oct 01, 2019.

A lot of time and effort goes into straightening your smile. But there’s a possibility it might not stay that way—and all that hard work could be lost. The same Read more
Dental Offices Hold to the Highest Standards to Protect Patients from Infection
posted: Sep 21, 2019.

Our bodies wage a continuous war against enemies too small to be seen with the naked eye. If we’re healthy, our immune system will stop the vast majority of these Read more
Orthodontics: More Than Straightening a Crooked Smile
posted: Sep 11, 2019.

Braces are a common experience among teens and pre-teens. And although the treatment can be a major financial undertaking, more and more families pursue it to help their child attain Read more
How Early Dental Visits Can Improve Your Child's Oral Health
posted: Sep 01, 2019.

Pediatricians and dentists alike recommend beginning your child's regular dental visits at an earlier age rather than later. Most say children's first visits should happen around their first birthday.Some may Read more
3 Common Sources of Fluoride You Might Not Know About
posted: Aug 22, 2019.

In the early 1900s, a Colorado dentist noticed his patients had fewer cavities than the norm. He soon found the cause: naturally occurring fluoride in their drinking water. That discovery Read more
Aggressive Forms of Gum Disease May Require Invasive Measures
posted: Aug 12, 2019.

Although aggressive and potentially devastating, periodontal (gum) disease can be brought under control with proven methods. For most patients removing the underlying cause, bacterial plaque built up on tooth surfaces, Read more
Behavioral Therapy Could Reduce a Child's Dental Anxiety Without Drugs
posted: Aug 02, 2019.

It’s common for kids to be less than enthusiastic about visiting the dentist. For some, though, it’s even more of a challenge: A child with extreme anxiety and fear during Read more
We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
posted: Jul 23, 2019.

It’s been a long road back to oral health for you after periodontal (gum) disease. But after several plaque removal sessions and perhaps even surgical procedures to address deep infection, Read more
You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles
posted: Jul 13, 2019.

Chicken pox is a common viral infection that usually occurs during childhood. Although the disease symptoms only last a short time, the virus that caused it may remain, lying dormant Read more
Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
posted: Jul 03, 2019.

Because it requires jaw movement, eating can be difficult and painful if you have a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). During flareups you may switch to foods that are easier to Read more
Grafting can Help Regenerate Gum Tissue Lost Through Recession
posted: Jun 23, 2019.

Gum recession — when the gum tissue covering teeth wears away — is a serious matter. If the roots become exposed you'll not only have increased sensitivity and possible discomfort, Read more

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Richard E. Silvestri, DDS

Monday:

8:00 am-1:00 pm

4:00 pm-8:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-1:00 pm

Wednesday:

Closed

Thursday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1:30 pm-5:30 pm

Friday:

1:30 pm-5:30 pm

Saturday:

Every other Saturday with the exception of Saturdays in July August and September

Sunday:

Closed

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