What to do If You Have a Dental Emergency

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By Joseph Pizzarello | Published on September 29, 2010 Some people in this world just don’t tend to react well to emergencies. These are the folks who panic the moment things begin to go wrong, health-related or otherwise. Then there are the people who never seem to take things seriously, even when the situation warrants a more immediate response. Though a happy medium approach to emergencies is probably ideal, the reality is that when it comes to matters of the mouth, it can be difficult to know exactly what constitutes […]

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Is CEREC Safe?

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By Joseph Pizzarello | Published on September 29, 2010 These days, the world of cosmetic dentistry has much to offer patients looking for fast and painless methods of improving their smiles. One such example is none other than CEREC, a technology celebrated by patients and professionals in the industry alike. CEREC is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. Essentially, it is a method of dental restoration that works to repair tooth damage in a single dental visit. Whereas traditional dental crowns require multiple visits to the dentist’s […]

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Could I Be a Candidate for Dental Implants if I was Previously Told “No?”

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By Joseph Pizzarello | Published on September 29, 2010 Whether your missing teeth resulted from a particular injury or a specific dental issue, one thing’s for sure: Living without all of your teeth is certainly far from fun. After all, depending on the location inside your mouth, missing teeth can be just plain unsightly. And in some cases, even a single missing tooth can make eating and chewing difficult. More important, however, is the fact that missing teeth can actually end up impacting the rest of your mouth health-wise. The […]

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The Problem with Crooked Teeth

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Some people are fortunate enough to be blessed with perfectly straight teeth. For others, however, attaining that ideal smile is a work-in-progress that comes at a price. From orthodontics to cosmetic procedures, those plagued with markedly crooked teeth tend to have to make sacrifices in order to truly look their best. Though having crooked teeth can clearly pose a problem from an aesthetic standpoint, some might wonder if crooked teeth can cause health issues in the mouth as well. According to Dr. Joseph Pizzarello of Pizzarello and Silvestro Family Dentistry, […]

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When is root canal therapy the best option?

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By Joseph Pizzarello | Published on October 5, 2010 According to Dr. Pizzarello, when a standard filling won’t do the trick in restoring a problematic tooth, then root canal tends to be the logical alternative, as it allows the patient to retain the damaged tooth inside his mouth. Why is this so important? According to Dr. Pizzarello, it’s always better to hang onto a tooth than to have it extracted. A missing tooth can prompt the other teeth in the mouth to shift and cause a patient’s bite to become […]

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