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Dr. Salvatore Pizzino, DDS

Dentist

Salvatore M. Pizzino, DDS, MAGD, is a well-versed dentist who is planning to open his new family dental practice, Woodway Family Dental, in September 2020 at 5525 Speegleville Rd, Woodway, TX. The practice will be serving the surrounding towns — Waco, Hewit, Laurana, Crawford, and China Spring in both General and Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Pizzino has owned two practices in Connecticut prior to his current endeavors, Southport Family Dental and Westport Family Dental. He's been an Invisalign Premier Provider since 2009. He has an impressive professional journey that spans twenty-five years and has an expansive knowledge and unrivaled expertise in dentistry. Dr. Pizzino serves on the Board of Peer Review of the CT State Dental Association and is a former president of the Bridgeport Dental Association. In 2007, he co-directed dental implant seminars at NYU. Dr. Pizzino served in the Navy Reserves for 15 years in the Dental Corps, first as a Lieutenant and then as a Commander. He is now serving in the Marine Corps.
30 years Experience
Dr. Salvatore Pizzino, DDS
  • Woodway, TX
  • New York University College of Dentistry
  • Accepting new patients

Do gum line fillings hurt?

If you are asking if having it done hurts, the answer is no because dentists usually have a way of making the area numb prior to getting any work done. Now, you need to look into READ MORE
If you are asking if having it done hurts, the answer is no because dentists usually have a way of making the area numb prior to getting any work done. Now, you need to look into why there is a problem at the gum line. Some reasons could be decay which usually presents as a change in the color of the tooth. Other reasons could be due to clenching or brushing too hard. It is always best to have a dentist evaluate the cause of the problem so that you can prevent the problem from getting worse or spreading. Good luck and I hope that helps!

At what age do adults need to consider dentures?

That depends on the reason for considering Dentures. Your health should be your primary concern, and if your teeth are making you sick and there is no other option than to have READ MORE
That depends on the reason for considering Dentures. Your health should be your primary concern, and if your teeth are making you sick and there is no other option than to have dentures made and you are fully informed on what to expect, then it may be the option fro you. Although dentures will make your ability to eat more challenging. The good part is that there is technology in dentistry that can stabilize dentures to feel and perform excellent. They could look really good too! If this has been a recommendation to you by a dentist, they are seeing something you may not be so feel good about your decisions and stay healty!
I hope that helps and good luck!