If I Don’t Smoke, Do I Still Need an Oral Cancer Screening? The Short Answer: Yes Recent studies indicate that oral cancer claims one life an hour in the US. That means that out of the ~51,000 people who get oral cancer yearly, one in five will die. These startling statistics seem daunting, but according […]
If you’re suffering from a toothache that won’t go away, call Dr. Alfano at . We’ll make sure you get the care you need. The sooner we see you, the sooner we can alleviate your pain. A painful tooth could be a sign that you require root canal therapy. During this procedure, Dr. Alfano will […]
What is a Dental Filling? A cavity is an empty space in the tooth’s interior caused by tooth decay. A dentist uses a filling to restore the shape and function of a tooth that’s been damaged by decay. To do this, Dr. Alfano features durable composite resin fillings that are virtually invisible. Tooth decay is […]