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Posted September 27, 2024 / Perinton Dental Group

Diabetes & Oral Health: What Your Dentist Sees

It’s no secret that diabetes is a health condition that must be treated because of the problems it can cause throughout the body—including your mouth.  Almost 26 million children and adults in the U.S.  suffer from diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Fairport dentists at Perinton Dental Group want you to know the side […]

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Posted September 13, 2024 / Perinton Dental Group

DDS vs. DMD: A Dental Degree Breakdown

If you are looking for a dentist in Fairport, you may have picked up on the fact that there are two types of dental degrees – DDS and DMD. Perhaps you’ve noticed that there are far more of one than the other, or maybe they are split 50/50.  Either way, you’re probably wondering what the […]

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Posted August 27, 2024 / Perinton Dental Group

Crowning Glory: Esthetic Dental Crowns

The first known dental crowns were made as far back as 200 A.D. when Etruscans used gold to create crowns and bridges. Can you imagine what the process must have been like without the technology we have now? If you’d rather not, we can’t blame you! Thanks to digital x-rays and impressions, dentists today can […]

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Posted August 13, 2024 / Perinton Dental Group

The Good, The Bad & The Crossbite

If your teeth or jaw don’t line up well with each other, you may have a crossbite. Fairport dentists at Perinton Dental Group explain more about this condition, its effects, and what you can do to treat it below. A Good BiteIn a perfect world, your teeth would all be straight, and your upper jaw […]

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Posted July 27, 2024 / Perinton Dental Group

Crack Down on Cracked Tooth Syndrome

Cracked tooth syndrome (CTS), also known as cracked cusp syndrome or split tooth syndrome, is a painful condition that results from a crack in one of your teeth. CTS can mean anything from a tiny hairline split in the crown to a fracture that goes all the way to the root.  If you have a […]

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Posted July 13, 2024 / Perinton Dental Group

Relief from Dry, Chapped & Cracked Lips

We’re no strangers to extreme temperatures and dry weather, and our lips are proof. Most of us experience chapped lips at some point during the year; it’s not uncommon to see lips suffering from annoying, painful cracks. Here at Perinton Dental Group, we keep abreast of the oral health needs of Fairport, so here are […]

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Posted June 27, 2024 / Perinton Dental Group

Cosmetic Dentistry – A Beautiful Smile is a Powerful Thing

There is a law of nature that states: “function follows form.” This saying means that how something appears determines how it works. For example, you may own many screwdrivers of different sizes and shapes (form) to loosen all different kinds of screws (function). Think of a watering can with a long spout that’s perfect for […]

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Posted June 13, 2024 / Perinton Dental Group

Move Over, Mono: Another Kissing Disease?

If you’ve heard about (or experienced) mononucleosis, often shortened to “mono” or “the kissing disease”, you might think it can’t be compared to gum disease in any way. However, there is one trait these infections have in common. According to pathologists, mono is caused primarily by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and it’s definitely something you’ll […]

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Posted May 27, 2024 / Perinton Dental Group

Do I Have Herpes? Cold Sores 101

Cold sore. Fever blister. Herpes Simplex Virus-1. These babies go by a lot of different names, but the experience is always the same: Infamous for irritating pain and ruining first dates everywhere, cold sores sure wreak a lot of havoc for something so small.  A cold sore is a symptom of the herpes simplex virus-1 […]

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Posted May 13, 2024 / Perinton Dental Group

How to Choose the Right Pediatric Dentist for Your Child

Being the parent of a little one (or a couple or a few) means making a lot of decisions each day—what to dress them in, what to feed them, what books to read, toys to purchase, schools in your district. There are also a lot of questions you’ll ask, such as: “How do I care […]

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