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HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Jun. 18, 2025.

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is best known as a sexually transmitted infection. In the United States, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease, with 79 million Americans currently infected, Read more
When to Begin Dental Care for Your Baby
posted: Jun. 11, 2025.

Children’s oral health differs from the needs of adults in many ways. It’s vital for you to understand what your child needs to keep his or her teeth healthy. the Read more
Getting Ready for Summer Sports
posted: Jun. 04, 2025.

With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Edward Ruggeroli DDS will be much more active in the summer. Though most of our patients Read more
Regular Cleanings Lead to Healthier Mouths and Bodies
posted: May 28, 2025.

The American Dental Association and dentists everywhere, including our own the doctor recommend that you schedule an appointment every six months for a cleaning and checkup. Despite this universal recommendation Read more
Memorial Day and Getting Ready for Summer
posted: May 21, 2025.

Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read more
Is Charcoal Teeth Whitening Safe?
posted: May 14, 2025.

Health and beauty trends surface on the web every day, and it can be difficult to tell which ones are worth your time, or even safe, for that matter. Perhaps Read more
The Best DH in Baseball
posted: May 07, 2025.

Oh, wait—did you think we meant Designated Hitter? Oh, no, we’re not getting into that debate! What we want to talk about is the best Dental Habits you can practice Read more
Thumb Sucking
posted: Apr. 30, 2025.

Learning to suck their thumbs is one of the first physical skills babies acquire. In fact, ultrasound images have revealed babies sucking their thumbs in the womb! Babies have a Read more
Should I fix my chipped tooth?
posted: Apr. 23, 2025.

It was a small fall! A miniscule piece of popcorn! A minor foul on the basketball court! But now there’s a chip in your otherwise perfect smile. Is a chipped Read more
Every Day is Earth Day
posted: Apr. 16, 2025.

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more
Caring for Your Cat’s Dental Health
posted: Apr. 09, 2025.

While you make sure your family is getting the best care possible, with regular dental checkups and cleanings at our LAS VEGAS, Nevada office, there is one family member that Read more
April is National Facial Protection Month
posted: Apr. 02, 2025.

The Importance of Facial Protection Americans from all walks of life should mark April as National Facial Protection Month on their calendars. The American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy for Sports Read more
Avoid the Emergency Room for Dental Problems
posted: Mar. 26, 2025.

There are certainly situations when going to an emergency room is the best response for your problem. A severe injury to your mouth, jaw, or face would qualify. However, when it Read more
Whitening an Artificial Tooth
posted: Mar. 19, 2025.

It’s a bit of a contradiction: you are justifiably proud of your beautiful dental work, but you don’t want it to be obvious when you smile. Dental prosthetics such as Read more
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
posted: Mar. 12, 2025.

“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read more
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 05, 2025.

At Edward Ruggeroli DDS, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read more