Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for
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Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
updated: May 03, 2022
Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for
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Is Your Broken Tooth An Emergency?
updated: Apr. 26, 2022
When you chip a tooth badly, it can be a very nerve-wracking situation. the doctor and our team want to provide you with some information that can help if you
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Earth Day
updated: Apr. 19, 2022
The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first
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Why are my gums shrinking?
updated: Apr. 12, 2022
If you’ve noticed that your teeth have appeared to be longer, you may be suffering from gum recession. This is a common problem among adults, and can result from several
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
updated: Apr. 05, 2022
What is oral cancer?
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our New Hartford, New York office, now is an excellent time
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Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
updated: Mar. 29, 2022
the doctor and our team at Andrew J. Spiridigloizzi, D.D.S. get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult
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Dangers of Alcohol and Oral Health
updated: Mar. 22, 2022
We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly
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Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
updated: Mar. 15, 2022
Happily for all of us who like to celebrate with friends and family, there’s no need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Every March 17th, many of us
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Teeth Grinding Can Damage Your Teeth
updated: Mar. 08, 2022
Grinding of the teeth, also known as bruxism, is a serious condition from which nearly ten percent of Americans suffer. It’s a mechanical reflex that often happens during slumber. Unfortunately,
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March is National Nutrition Month!
updated: Mar. 01, 2022
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into
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Should You Be Concerned about Your Child’s Bad Breath?
updated: Feb. 22, 2022
The short answer to this question? Yes. Because your child’s breath is a reflection of his or her oral health, you should talk to the doctor if you notice any
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Lip Service
updated: Feb. 15, 2022
When you think of the doctor, you naturally think of your teeth. But your dental professional is concerned with more than the teeth, as important as they are. All aspects
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Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
updated: Feb. 08, 2022
From a student handing out sweets for her classmates to an older married couple exchanging boxes of candy, Valentine’s Day is the time of year when people like to show
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February is Heart Month
updated: Feb. 01, 2022
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been
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Weighing the Facts about DIY Scaling
updated: Jan. 25, 2022
The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes.
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The ABCs of Vitamin C
updated: Jan. 18, 2022
A as in Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbic acid is just another name for vitamin C, which is one of the so-called “essential nutrients.” These are nutrients that are necessary for our bodies
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