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New Year's Day Around the World
updated: Dec. 26, 2023
New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary Read more -
Using Sippy Cups Successfully
updated: Dec. 19, 2023
Congratulations! Your child is beginning to leave her bottle behind and has started to use her first sippy cup. And the best training cup is one that makes the transition Read more -
Can my child really avoid tooth decay?
updated: Dec. 12, 2023
Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break Read more -
Happy Holidays! Healthy Holidays!
updated: Dec. 05, 2023
It’s the holiday season! With so much to do and so much going on, you want to be at your best. We have some ideas to help make your season Read more -
Should I have TMD treated? Why?
updated: Nov. 28, 2023
TMD occurs when your bite is not properly aligned. It can cause the jaw to experience unnatural stresses and prevent it from resting properly when your mouth is closed. If Read more -
Thanksgiving
updated: Nov. 21, 2023
At Andrew J. Spiridigloizzi, D.D.S., we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the New Hartford, Read more -
Antibiotic Prophylaxis or Premedication
updated: Nov. 14, 2023
In years past, it was often recommended that dental patients who had a history of heart problems or other conditions, such as joint implants, be given antibiotics before any dental Read more -
National Brush Day
updated: Nov. 07, 2023
October 31—Halloween. Fourth Thursday in November—Thanksgiving. And, in between these two favorite autumn holidays, we have November 1—National Brush Day! Okay, okay. Maybe National Brush Day isn’t quite as well-known as Read more -
Sippy Cups
updated: Oct. 31, 2023
What a milestone! The transition from bottle to sippy cup is one of baby’s first steps toward toddler independence. And like all first journeys, some helpful guideposts come in handy. Read more -
Heading Off to College? Maybe It’s Time to Graduate to an Electric Toothbrush!
updated: Oct. 24, 2023
Your trusty manual toothbrush has been with you from pre-school through high school—well, obviously not the same manual toothbrush, because that would be seriously unhygienic—but it’s the kind of toothbrush Read more -
Road Trip!
updated: Oct. 17, 2023
The bags are packed, the trunk is loaded, the route is programmed into your GPS, the playlist is set, and your destination awaits! Sometimes there’s just nothing more appealing than Read more -
Finding the Right Dental Products for Your Child
updated: Oct. 10, 2023
the doctor and our team know how overwhelming it can be to pick the right dental products for your children. When you visit the dental aisle at the grocery store, Read more -
October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
updated: Oct. 03, 2023
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more -
Five Easy Ways to Prevent Gum Disease
updated: Sep. 26, 2023
Gum disease can be painful and lead to missing teeth if you don’t treat it properly. However, there are plenty of things you can do to lower your risk of Read more -
Start Your Day Off with a (Healthy) Smile!
updated: Sep. 19, 2023
If there’s one meal that can claim the title of “Sweetest Meal of the Day,” it’s almost certainly breakfast. Sugary cereals, syrup-covered waffles, oatmeal with honey, cinnamon toast (which is Read more -
HPV and Oral Cancer
updated: Sep. 12, 2023
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country. There are over 100 strains of HPV, and, while most of these infections leave our systems Read more