Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

The effects of bad oral habits are something our team sees all too often. You might have bad oral habits that stem from childhood, possibly because your parents did not Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

Part of presenting our best faces to the world is making sure our smiles are bright and our breath is fresh. Sure, we’ve all been embarrassed by an occasional pungent Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

While modern dental science has made remarkable advances in treating oral diseases, prevention is always better than cure. To keep our mouth, gums, and teeth their healthiest, there are some Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

Getting to the Root of the Problem(s) While our roots are well-protected, they’re not indestructible! Several conditions can damage them. But we’re not just about problems—we also have some suggestions to Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

X-rays have been a function of dental healthcare for a long time. That in and of itself should be good news, because it means we've had plenty of time to Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

Crown lengthening, also known as a gum lift, is generally performed by the doctor in order to improve the health of the gum tissue, or to prepare the mouth for Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in your dentist’s office. How do Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

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 dental procedures is leading Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 22, 2022.

At Mario A. Vilardi, DMD, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Fishkill, New Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

That’s a good question! But first, we’re going to do that roundabout thing where we consider other questions before circling back to our original topic. Trust us, we’ll get there! Why Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 08, 2022.

If you’ve noticed that your teeth have appeared to be longer, you may be suffering from gum recession. This is a common problem among adults, and can result from several Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 01, 2022.

Over the past decade, most people have been ingesting less and less fluoride. This is not such a great trend, since fluoride has a history of successfully reducing tooth decay Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 25, 2022.

All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

One of the most enjoyable parts of looking at family pictures is finding resemblances. You have your father’s brown eyes and your grandmother’s curly hair. You’ve got your aunt’s basketball Read more

Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

“Dentists, periodontists … what’s the difference, anyway?” We hear our patients asking this question as they wonder about the difference between the two specialties. Periodontists like the doctor are more Read more