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  • A Word to the Wise about Wisdom Teeth

    Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 19, 2025

    There are some pretty exciting rewards to look forward to as you transition from your mid-teens to your 20s. Driving! Voting! Graduation! But there is one rite of passage that Read more
  • Suffer from tooth discoloration? Don’t panic!

    Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 12, 2025

    Like many other parts of the human body, teeth age. You may look at old photos and realize your smile was significantly brighter in the past than it is now. Read more
  • What to Do When the Tooth Fairy Isn’t on Schedule

    Author: Anonymous updated: Aug. 05, 2025

    August 22 is National Tooth Fairy Day! If the Tooth Fairy is a treasured part of your child’s life, you’re just in time to celebrate! But what to do when Read more
  • How Sedation Dentistry Can Help You Overcome Dental Anxiety

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 29, 2025

    Sometimes people feel a tiny bit nervous when they sit in the dental chair. And sometimes it’s more than a tiny bit. If your anxiety over visiting the office leads Read more
  • Chipped Your Tooth? Now What?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 22, 2025

    Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what Read more
  • Gum Disease Awareness

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 15, 2025

    February is Gum Disease Awareness month, a timely reminder that preventing gum disease is one of the best ways to protect our oral health.  Gum disease is easily treated in its Read more
  • The Science of Sugar

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 08, 2025

    Some languages have many different words for love. Some have many different words for snow. One language even has different words for a tasty layered sandwich. Is that a hoagie Read more
  • Celebrate the Fourth with a Smile!

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jul. 01, 2025

    As our nation prepares to observe its birthday, we’d like to share some timely dental tips to help make celebrating the Fourth of July more enjoyable for you and healthier Read more
  • What exactly is a root canal?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 24, 2025

    Hearing that you need a root canal can be highly intimidating. What is a root canal? It is the removal of the nerve supply from the tooth. Here, the doctor Read more
  • How to Handle an Unexpected Dental Emergency

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 17, 2025

    Regardless of the type of dental emergency you experience, it is important that you visit Andrew J. Spiridigloizzi, D.D.S. for emergency dental care as soon as possible. A chipped or Read more
  • Is there a correlation between my dental and cardiovascular health?

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 10, 2025

    YES!  Studies have shown a correlation between gum disease and heart disease, underscoring the importance of good oral health care. Cardiovascular disease remains American’s leading killer, claiming more lives than Read more
  • Healthy Summer Foods

    Author: Anonymous updated: Jun. 03, 2025

    It’s summer—that wonderful time of year when fresh and delicious produce abounds. the doctor will tell you that your teeth, gums, and tissues all rely on an appropriate mix of Read more
  • How do I make my child’s diet safe for his or her teeth?

    Author: Anonymous updated: May 27, 2025

    The food you feed your child can have a lasting effect on his or her oral health. In fact, diet plays a major role in whether a child develops cavities Read more
  • Implants: Why it's important to replace missing teeth

    Author: Anonymous updated: May 20, 2025

    The average adult has 32 teeth, a combination of molars, canines, and incisors. By middle age, however, most adults are missing at least one tooth due to an injury, decay, Read more
  • Can You Stop a Cavity Before It Starts?

    Author: Anonymous updated: May 13, 2025

    You’re busy getting ready for your day, and of course you’re starting your day off right by looking after your dental health. A two-minute brushing, some careful flossing, and—wait, is Read more
  • May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!

    Author: Anonymous updated: May 06, 2025

    The merry month of May also happens to be National Fitness and Sports Month, so take advantage of the warmer days to get outside and exercise! Bringing a friend, family Read more