Vestal NY Dentists Support Local Food Pantry C.H.O.W.
Vestal Dental Associates is proud to support C.H.O.W, our local food pantry. Below is a message from Garet, a local high school student, who is helping to organize this event. We encourage everyone to attend their festival fundraiser to take place on September 29th at Arnold. Hi my name is Garet Bleir and I am an incoming senior at Vestal High School and am founder and member of a local club called the Association of Students. The clubs first mission is to organize a festival for C.H.O.W, our local food pantry, whose mission it is to assist those who are unable to feed their families throughout Broome County. As the 10th rainiest city in the U.S., Binghamton and the surrounding area are no stranger to flooding. As you know, in 2006 a flood ravaged our area,...
Effective Gum Care – What you need to know to maintain healthy gums
Many people know the importance of brushing their teeth at least twice a day, but fewer understand the necessity of flossing just as regularly. Strong, healthy gums are the foundation of good dental health, and taking care of your gums now can keep your teeth healthy for life. Ignoring your gums can be costly and traumatic. Gingivitis, an early stage of gum disease, is caused by an accumulation of plaque. This film of bacteria coats the surfaces of the gums and teeth and can be removed by brushing and flossing. If it is allowed to accumulate, the bacteria can cause a number of issues, including soreness, bleeding gums, swelling and infection. Without treatment, gingivitis can turn into a more serious form of gum disease called periodontal disease. To reduce your...
Know the potential effects of occasional cigar smoking and dental health
You probably already know that even occasional cigar smoking is bad for your lungs and heart, but it can also be detrimental for your dental health. Smoking leads to a host of dental problems, including a higher risk of developing oral cancer, gum disease and leukoplakia, a disease that causes white patches to grow inside the mouth. Cigar smoking also causes tooth discoloration, bad breath, a build up of tartar and plaque on the teeth and may lead to loss of bone in the jaw. According to a 23-year long study conducted by the American Dental Association, cigar smokers experience jawbone loss and tooth loss at the same rate as cigarette smokers. Even if cigar smokers do not inhale, they are still at a greatly increased risk of developing oral and...
Common Legal Questions About Virginia Divorce: Child Custody & Support
Will a court split my children into two different households? Answer: The courts tend to avoid splitting siblings unless there is evidence that the split is in the children’s best interest. Does Virginia presume that a mother is the best primary custodian of a child? Answer: No, at this time there are no presumptions in the law regarding custody. The Virginia courts used to examine cases with young children under the “tender years doctrine” that assumed young children were best cared for by their mother. Virginia courts no longer employ this doctrine. Instead, the courts will make custody and visitation determinations based on the best interest of the child by considering specific statutory factors statutory factors (Va. Code §...
The Miracle Of Modern Cosmetic Dentistry
Modern dental science has revolutionized cosmetic dentistry over the last 50 years. With permanent dental implants to replace missing or broken teeth and sophisticated oral surgery techniques, we are able to create complete facial reconstructions on a scale that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. As an example, our Chicago dental office recently saw a patient who we had treated when she was a young woman. She had been involved in a massive car accident and had horrible injuries: she lost all her front teeth, bone, and part of her nose and tongue. She had seven fractures of the upper and lower jaws. Her comprehensive treatment involved extensive bone grafts and multiple implants. She’s since married happily, has four children, and she credits her...
Composite dental veneers to help patient suffering from enamel dysplasia
Cosmetic dentistry can help our patients at Vesta Dental Associates to restore and reveal the smile they have always wanted. In this patient case, Dr. Buglione provided composite dental veneers to help a young patient who had been suffering from a genetic condition call enamel dysplasia. Enamel hypoplasia is defined as an incomplete or defective formation of the organic enamel matrix of the teeth in the embryonic stage of the tooth. The cosmetic veneers helped to provide a bright white smile that has made our patient very happy and she no longer has to feel shy or hesitant to smile. See the before/after photos here About the Author Dr. Michael Buglione is an experienced and award winning family, cosmetic and sedation dentist based in Vestal, NY. Connect...
I Was Told That I Have Bad Breath. What Causes It And How Can I Get Rid Of It?
Bad breath or halitosis, can be embarrassing. You may not realize it at first, but eventually someone close to you will work up the nerve to tell you. What causes bad breath? Bad breath can be caused by a number of sources or a combination of them. These include: Food Gum or periodontal disease Dry mouth Sinus drainage Smoking/ tobacco Medical conditions Food– we’ve all heard about onions and garlic causing bad breath. This is only temporary while the odors from these foods are still in your stomach and are being digested. Eventually, the odor is expressed in your breath. But if you don’t brush or floss food particles can remain in your mouth and this odor can linger. Gum disease– The bacteria in plaque that causes gum disease gives off...