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How do I know if I’m at risk for oral cancer?
posted: May 28, 2024.
Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s
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Memorial Day
posted: May 21, 2024.
Memorial Day is not only a federal holiday in the United States, but it is a day of observance and remembrance of those who died in service. Originally known as
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Oral Health during Pregnancy
posted: May 14, 2024.
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life, as you eagerly wait for the birth of the new addition. Needless to say, pregnancy comes with
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May Marks National Physical Fitness and Sports Month!
posted: May 07, 2024.
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
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What’s in Your Backpack?
posted: Apr. 30, 2024.
Hiking is a great way to appreciate the beauty of nature, to get away from the stresses of daily life, and, of course, to challenge yourself physically. While you’re packing
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Teeth Grinding Can Damage Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 23, 2024.
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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Earth Day
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.
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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What’s an intraoral camera?
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.
One of the greatest features our team at Andrew V Mastronardi, DMD PC offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us
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Snowball Effect
posted: Apr. 02, 2024.
Winter and its snowball fights are behind us, true, but there might be another kind of snowball heading your way—the snowball effect you risk when small dental concerns are ignored
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How do I know when I have a cavity?
posted: Mar. 26, 2024.
the doctor and our team at Andrew V Mastronardi, DMD PC frequently field questions about cavities and what causes them. Patients will typically ask, “I brush twice a day and
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis or Pre-Medication
posted: Mar. 19, 2024.
At Andrew V Mastronardi, DMD PC, we know the human mouth contains a lot of bacteria. A bacterium can travel through your body with routine activities that are a normal
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St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who
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Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.
Capturing the Moment
At Andrew V Mastronardi, DMD PC we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important
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Common Wisdom Teeth Problems
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.
Have you ever wondered why people have wisdom teeth? These are a third set of molars that come in behind the rest of all your other teeth, usually during early
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Choose Chocolate on Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.
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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What is a cavity?
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.
Cavities are the reason why most people fear going to the dentist. But they’re also the reason you should be visiting the doctor on a regular basis.
Specifically, cavities are the
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