Gina Piccioni, D.M.D. and John G. Hartmann, D.D.S.

Archive:

• 2021
• April (1)
• Thumb Sucking and Tongue Thrusting Could Cause a Poor Bite
• March (3)
• Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
• This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
• The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
• February (4)
• 6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
• Restore Your Smile With Dental Crowns
• How You Can Help Your Smile Stay Attractive as You Get Older
• Here's Why Gum Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Mouth Even Now
• January (4)
• The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
• Help Your Dentures and Your Health by Taking Them Out at Night
• 5 Signs Its Time To Visit the Dentist
• Two Good Options for Temporarily Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
• 2020
• December (3)
• Smoking Could Increase the Risk of an Implant Failure
• Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
• Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
• November (5)
• What Constitutes a Dental Emergency?
• The Different Types of Cosmetic Dentistry
• That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
• A Mild NSAID May Be All You Need To Manage Discomfort After Dental Work
• You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
• October (3)
• Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
• Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
• 4 Ways You Can Better Manage Dental Care for a Child with Down Syndrome
• September (3)
• Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
• It's Time for Football! Is Your Favorite Player's Mouth Fully Protected?
• Wisdom Teeth Bear Close Monitoring for Future Dental Health
• August (3)
• Take These Steps to Alleviate Chronic Dry Mouth
• Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
• 2 Kinds of Orthodontic Retainers That Can Protect Your New Smile
• July (3)
• Removable or Bonded, Retainers Help Protect Your New Straighter Smile
• New Studies Show: Sealants Could Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
• Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
• June (4)
• Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
• How to Avoid 'White Spot' Decay While Wearing Braces
• How to Help Your Child Beat the Odds for Getting a Tooth Injury
• How Missing Teeth Affect Your Whole Smile
• May (4)
• J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
• Are Lasers the Future for Treating Advanced Tooth Decay?
• Reducing Teeth Grinding Leads to Better Sleep and Better Dental Health
• Answers to Common Questions About Root Canal Treatments
• April (4)
• The Negative Effects of Tooth Loss
• NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
• 4 Things You Can Do to Avoid Damage From Gum Recession
• Smoking Could Increase Your Gum Disease Risk
• March (4)
• What is Causing My Tooth Pain?
• 3 Things You Need to Know about Easing Anxiety Over Dental Visits
• What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
• No- or Minimal-Prep Veneers Reduce Permanent Alterations to Your Teeth
• February (4)
• Test Your Expertise in Caring for Your Child's Dental Health With This Short Quiz
• Versatility of Porcelain Veneers
• A Loose Tooth is a Sign of Deeper Dental Trouble
• Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
• January (3)
• A Root Canal Treatment Will Improve Your Health, Not Harm It
• Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
• Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration With No Prep Veneers
• 2019
• December (3)
• Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
• 4 Ways to Enjoy Holiday Snacking and Still Keep Your Teeth Healthy
• Here's How to Cut Through All the Choices to Find Your Right Toothbrush
• November (4)
• We Can Rid You of That Irritating Lump in Your Mouth You Keep Biting
• FAQs about Cosmetic Dentistry
• Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
• Teens May Need a Temporary Restoration for Missing Teeth
• October (3)
• 3 Reasons Why Correcting a Poor Bite Is Worthwhile at Any Age
• Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
• Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
• September (3)
• Your Quest for a Dental Implant Might Be Interrupted by Bone Loss
• You May Need an Endodontist for a Tooth With Interior Decay
• The Digital Revolution Is Transforming Implant Therapy
• August (4)
• Rejuvenate Your Smile with Professional Teeth Whitening
• Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
• Your Reoccurring Sinus Infections May Actually Be Caused by Tooth Decay
• Don't Let Summer Heat Increase Your Risk of Dental Disease
• July (3)
• If You're Older, be on the Lookout for Root Cavities
• Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
• Not So Fast Replacing That Tooth - Consider Saving it First
• June (3)
• Improve Your Dental Health by Mastering Your Brushing Skills
• What You can Do to Stop Sugar from Harming Your Health
• Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
• May (4)
• The Benefits of Dental Implants
• Manage Your GERD Symptoms to Prevent Enamel Erosion
• See Your Dentist ASAP to Save Your Loose Tooth
• Your Teenager not Ready for an Implant? Here's What We Can Do Instead
• April (4)
• A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
• April Is National Facial Protection Month
• Porcelain Veneers Freshen Up Your Smile
• Your Sinus Infection Might be a Sign of a Tooth Problem
• March (3)
• 4 Common-Sense Tactics to Lower Tooth Decay Risk Between Dental Visits
• Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
• Chronic Dry Mouth Could Increase Your Risk for Dental Disease
• February (3)
• We may Need to Build up the Bone in Your Jaw before Implants
• Recessed Gums Could Endanger Your Teeth
• Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
• January (3)
• Simple or Surgical? Choosing the Right Kind of Tooth Extraction
• Lingual Braces Offer a Less Visible Alternative to Traditional Braces
• Want to Keep Enjoying Winter Sports? Wear a Mouthguard!
• 2018
• December (3)
• Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
• Moderate Your Child's Juice Drinking to Lower Tooth Decay Risk
• Orthodontists Anticipate Future Facial Growth When Treating Poor Bites
• November (4)
• Regardless of What You've Seen Online, Don't Fear a Root Canal Treatment
• Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
• Common Cosmetic Procedures To Rejuvenate Your Smile
• Gum Surgery Can Improve Your Smile and Save Your Teeth
• October (3)
• Eat the Right Kind of Carbs to Protect Yourself from Gum Disease
• Stop Root Cavities with Prevention and Prompt Treatment
• Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
• September (4)
• Have Your Child's Chronic Mouth Breathing Checked to Avoid Bite Problems
• Tell Your Dentist if You're Having a Shingles Outbreak
• The Benefits of Removable Dentures
• Protect Your Teeth During Football Season
• August (3)
• Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
• 3 Ways to Take the Jitters Out of Dental Visits
• Have Your Loose Tooth Examined as Soon as Possible
• July (5)
• Ready for Summer Camp? Be Sure to Pack a Toothbrush
• Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
• What Are Dental Crowns?
• Be on the Alert for Gum Disease While Wearing Braces
• Good Reasons for Choosing Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
• June (3)
• June Is Men's Health Month
• Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
• Braces Take Advantage of Teeth's Natural Ability to Move
• May (4)
• Signs You May Need a Tooth Extracted
• We may Need to Remove one or More Teeth Before Applying Braces
• Replace Teeth for Better Speech
• Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
• April (2)
• 3 Factors to Consider When Buying a Toothbrush
• Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory Was Not So Sweet to Cast's Teeth!
• March (3)
• Keep an Eye on Your Teeth and Gum Health During Cancer Treatment
• Which Cosmetic Procedure Is Right for Me?
• Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
• February (3)
• A "No-Prep" Veneer Could Eliminate the Need to Remove Tooth Enamel
• Don't Ignore Tooth Pain - You May Need a Root Canal
• Get Ahead of Bite Problems with Interceptive Orthodontics
• January (3)
• (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
• Show Off Your Best Possible Smile
• Drawing Impacted Teeth into the Open can Restore a Smile
• 2017
• December (2)
• A Topical Fluoride Treatment Could Protect Your Child from Tooth Decay
• If You've had Joint Replacement, you may Need Antibiotics Before Dental Work
• November (3)
• How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
• Frequently Asked Questions About Diabetes and Oral Health
• FAQs About Tooth Contouring and Reshaping
• October (2)
• An Infected or Injured Primary Tooth Can Be Saved - but it's Complicated
• Is Your Smile Too Gummy? Here's How We Might Be Able to Improve it
• September (3)
• Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
• Dental Crowns & How They Can Help Your Smile
• Know Your Toothpaste: How to Simplify Your Purchasing Decision
• August (3)
• America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
• Regular Flossing not Your Thing? Try an Oral Irrigator
• 2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
• July (3)
• Ways Dental Bonding Could Help Your Smile
• 3 Common Sources of Fluoride You Might Not Know About
• In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
• June (2)
• Not All Bacteria are Harmful to Oral Health
• Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
• May (3)
• Lasers Beginning to Change Some Root Canal Procedures
• Cosmetic Procedures To Help Your Smile
• Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
• April (2)
• Children with Chronic Health Conditions may Need Extra Dental Care
• Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
• March (4)
• Be Sure to have These 3 Essentials Covered Beforehand for Veneer Success
• Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
• How To Deal With Dental Emergencies?
• Try Conservative Measures to Treating TMD Before More Aggressive Options
• February (1)
• Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
• January (4)
• That Odd Looking Sore in Your Mouth is No Cause for Alarm
• Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
• Are Veneers for Everyone?
• The True Cause of Your Gummy Smile Determines How We Treat it
• 2016
• December (2)
• Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
• Transform Your Smile and Dental Health by Correcting Your Bad Bite
• November (3)
• Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
• Give Yourself Your Best Possible Smile
• Clear Aligners Make it Easier for Teenagers to have Their Teeth Straightened
• October (3)
• Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
• We can Minimize Discomfort from Canker Sores with a few Basic Treatments
• Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
• September (3)
• Do you need Simple Tooth Removal or Surgery? It Depends on a few Factors
• Dental Implants Are The Long Term Tooth Replacement Option
• Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
• August (3)
• Metal Dental Amalgam: Still a Safe and Effective Tooth Filling
• What Foods Can Get My Smile Whiter?
• How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
• July (2)
• Bitewing X-Rays an Important Tool in Early Tooth Decay Detection
• A Royal Fix
• June (2)
• Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Restore Health as Well as Appearance to Gums
• Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
• May (3)
• Take These Measures to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk
• Veneers Give You a Smile Your Love
• A Toothless Tiger?
• April (3)
• Find Out Why You or Your Partner Snores - it may be Sleep Apnea
• Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
• Your Case of Gingivitis Could Develop into Something More Harmful
• March (2)
• Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
• Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Help Restore Lost Tissues Around Teeth
• February (5)
• FAQs About My Child's First Dental Visit
• How a Dental Implant Restoration Works
• What is Teeth Whitening?
• Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
• 3 Ways Your Dental Hygienist Improves Your Oral Health
• January (3)
• New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
• Plagued by Mysterious Mouth Ulcers?
• Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
• 2015
• December (2)
• Teeth Whitening: Know Your Options
• Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
• November (2)
• With Proper Care, Partial Dentures are a Viable Tooth Replacement Option
• Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
• October (2)
• IV Sedation can help Relax Patients with Acute Dental Visit Anxiety
• Lamar Odom Rebounds From Dental Anxiety
• September (3)
• Use Partial Dentures Wisely to Protect Your Future Oral Health
• No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
• How Should I Take Care of My Teeth After a Veneers Procedure?
• August (1)
• Don't Allow Your Age to Stop You from a New Smile with Orthodontics
• July (3)
• Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
• Complex Mouth Conditions Call for Dental Specialties
• Which Cosmetic Dentistry Procedure is Right for Me?
• June (3)
• Spice Up Your Teeth
• Effective Oral Hygiene is Key to Disease Prevention While Wearing Braces
• Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
• May (2)
• More Than a new Smile - Dental Implants Help Stop Bone Loss as Well
• Actress Katherine Heigl Straightened Her Smile with Invisalign Clear Aligners
• 2013
• June (1)
• Understanding Tooth Sensitivity
• May (2)
• Cracked Tooth Syndrome
• Do You Habitually Clench or Grind Your Teeth?
• April (4)
• Diet Dos and Don'ts for Oral Health
• Who's Afraid of Dental Implant Surgery?
• You Can Put On a Great Face with Veneers and Crowns
• Bone Grafting for Dental Implants
• March (3)
• What's a Crown Worth? Aesthetics and Value in Tooth Restoration
• Are Porcelain Laminate Veneers Right For You?
• Dental Erosion — Is Your Favorite Drink The Cause?
• February (4)
• Turn Back the Clock with Whiter Teeth
• A New, Improved Solution for Loss of Teeth in the Lower Jaw
• Loose Lower Dentures - An Old Problem with a New Solution
• How Much Do You Know About Nutrition and Oral Health?
• January (4)
• Understanding The Maintenance And Lifespan Of Porcelain Veneers
• Unconscious Habits Can Wear Down Teeth
• Eight Reasons to Take Good Care of Your Teeth When Pregnant
• Porcelain Veneers
• 2012
• December (4)
• Clean Your Tongue — It Can Help Reduce Bad Breath
• Test Your Dental Vocabulary
• Enhance Your Smile Through Teeth Whitening
• Sugars: The Good and the Bad
• November (3)
• Three Ways to Prevent Tooth Decay
• The Truth About Thumb Sucking
• Better Dental Hygiene Means a Healthier Heart
• October (5)
• What Is A Veneer?
• Testing Your Knowledge: Do Your Children Have Good Oral Health?
• Keeping Tooth Decay At Bay
• Common Ways We Can Treat Your Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
• Take Our Quiz: Are You At Risk For Tooth Decay?
• September (3)
• Rate Your Oral Hygiene
• Gum Disease Can Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease
• Sports-Related Dental Injuries: Do You Know What To Do?
• August (5)
• Root Canal Treatment FAQs
• The Dangers Of Chewing Tobacco
• Diabetics, Watch Out for a Hidden Enemy: Gum Disease
• Cat Cora's 6 Ways to Keep Kids Off Junk Food
• Bleeding Gums Mean Something is Wrong
• July (4)
• Nine Things to Expect During Your Appointment with the Dental Hygienist
• Understanding The Types Of Dental Implants And Restorations
• Sports-Related Dental Injuries — Determining Your Risks
• Common Questions About Whitening Your Teeth
• June (3)
• Maintenance Manual for Your Teeth and Gums
• Tips For Dental Emergencies While Traveling
• Oral Health Tips for Special Needs Children
• May (4)
• Bad Breath? Try a Tongue Scraper
• Believe It or Not, Your Body Can Regrow Lost Bone
• Not Just Filling in the Gaps: Lost Teeth Have Unexpected Consequences
• Tooth Sensitivity FAQs
• April (4)
• How Does Tooth Bleaching Work?
• Tips for Maintaining and Caring for Your Dentures
• Don't Like the Drill? Now There's Drill-Free Cosmetic Dentistry
• Take a New Look at Root Canal Treatment
• March (4)
• Five FAQs About Snoring and Sleep Apnea
• Four Questions About Treating Traumatic Injuries to Teeth
• Getting the Best Possible Results with Full Dentures
• Important Warning Signs Of Gum Disease
• February (3)
• Dental Implants: The Best Solution For Missing Teeth
• Dental Implants: Quiz
• Five Great Tips for Caring for Your Dentures
• January (4)
• Ways You Can Minimize Tooth Sensitivity
• How Can Chewing Gum Prevent Cavities
• Dental Sealants: One of the Childhood Secrets TV Designer Nate Berkus Credits for His Beautiful Smile
• The Scare That Made Iron Chef Cat Cora Believe in Mouthguards
• 2011
• December (4)
• Christie Brinkley's Tips on Tooth Whitening
• What Dental Device Does TV Host Vanna White Keep on her Nightstand?
• How We Make Dental Implants Match Existing Teeth
• FAQ: What You Need to Know About Your Child's Baby Teeth
• November (3)
• Your Cure for Bad Breath
• “Prepless” Porcelain Veneers: Are They Right For You?
• Are Tooth-Colored Fillings Right for You?
• October (5)
• What Could Be Causing Your Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)?
• A Chewing Gum That's Good for your Teeth: A Quiz About Xylitol
• Understanding Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)
• Factors that Can Influence a Dental Implant
• Can A Root Canal Save My Tooth?
• September (4)
• Tooth-Colored Fillings - Do They Really Look Natural?
• Are Porcelain Veneers Right For You?
• Repairing Chipped Teeth
• Testing your Knowledge: Dental Implants
• August (4)
• Six Ways Mouthguards Protect Athletes
• Sleep Apnea - a Hidden Danger
• Quiz Yourself on Root Canal Treatment: How Much Do You Know?
• How to Get Over Dental Phobia
• July (5)
• Five Reasons to Choose Dental Implants
• Tooth Brushing: Don't Overdo It!
• The Importance of Mouthguards - Do You Know the Facts?
• Your Child's Age One Dental Visit
• Common Questions About Bad Breath
• June (4)
• The Top Ten Reasons To Consider Porcelain Veneers
• What Is A Crown?
• What Are Baby Teeth, And Why Do They Come Out?
• The Artist Behind Porcelain Veneers
• May (5)
• The Truth About Root Canal Treatment
• Questions You Should Ask Before Getting Porcelain Veneers
• Test Your Knowledge: Frequently Asked Questions About Tooth Whitening
• Sinus Surgery — Creating Bone for Dental Implants “Out of Thin Air”
• Can Thumb Sucking Harm Your Child's Teeth?
• April (2)
• What Is Cosmetic Dentistry?
• Is It Wise To Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?
• 2010
• July (1)
• Snoring and Sleep Apnea
• April (1)
• Fear Dental Appointments No More
• January (1)
• Welcome to Our Blog!