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• posted: Sep. 17, 2024

Dentine hypersensitivity can be described as a sharp and sudden pain caused by cold food and beverages. It’s present in more than half the population and result from receding gums Read More

• posted: Sep. 10, 2024

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

• posted: Sep. 03, 2024

The “Back to School” ads are out already? Halloween candy’s showing up in stores? Just a minute—summer isn’t quite over yet! While the days are still warm, let’s look at Read More

• posted: Aug. 27, 2024

the doctor and our team at Vezzetti Family Dental Care know this is an exciting time as you anticipate the arrival of your new little one. We want to take Read More

• posted: Aug. 20, 2024

Now that you’re a teenager, you have a lot more responsibility and independence. Choosing high school classes and electives. Getting a driver’s license. Landing your first job. And those new Read More

• posted: Aug. 13, 2024

You’re all set for your happy morning and nighttime ritual. You’ve provided your son with his favorite action hero toothbrush and your daughter with her favorite flavored toothpaste. You’ve gotten Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2024

Dental problems do not always wait for normal office hours. Broken fillings or damaged teeth are common reasons for emergency treatment. Toothaches and abscesses can also require prompt attention. the Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2024

Today, the doctor and our team at Vezzetti Family Dental Care thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have osteoporosis or are Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2024

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

• posted: Jul. 16, 2024

Xylitol tastes sweet, but unlike sugar, it is not converted to acid that can cause your teeth to decay. It’s a naturally occurring sweetener found in plants, fruits, and vegetables; Read More

• posted: Jul. 09, 2024

A dental crown, otherwise known as a cap, covers an infected tooth and can vary in function, depending on the position of the tooth. Crowns cover all the visible parts Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2024

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our nation’s capital, Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2024

We want our children to have every advantage, including oral health. That’s why you encourage your child to brush twice a day. You keep the sugary treats to a minimum. Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2024

Once upon a time, silver fillings ruled in dental offices everywhere. For a long time, they were the only option dentists used to close off the spaces on teeth where Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2024

If you or your children suffer from dental anxiety, you aren’t alone. According to the Cleveland Clinic, between nine and 15 percent of Americans admit to feeling sufficiently afraid of Read More

• posted: Jun. 04, 2024

After your son or daughter departs for college, the last thing you want to get is a call or text to learn he or she is in pain. the doctor Read More