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Dr. Vito F. Foto, DDS
Dentist | General Practice
77 Pondfield Rd Bronxville NY, 10708About
Dr. Vito Foto is a Dentist practicing in Bronxville, NY. Dr. Foto specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Education and Training
NYU College of Dentistry Doctor of Dental Surgery degree 1987
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Dr. Vito F. Foto, DDS's Expert Contributions
Should partial dentures be kept in water?
yes READ MORE
Can teeth fall out during a deep cleaning?
No, unless they were very loose before the deep cleaning. READ MORE
Why are my dental implants sensitive to cold water?
It is probably the surrounding teeth. Implants have no nerves so can't physically possible READ MORE
Can a decayed tooth be saved?
Yes, usually with a filling or a crown. READ MORE
Can Invisalign push front teeth back?
Yes. Invisalign can accomplish many tooth movements READ MORE
Can you chew gum with a crown?
yes READ MORE
How long does it take for a gum abscess to heal?
2 to 3 days with antibiotics READ MORE
Why do my teeth have deep grooves?
Teeth were designed with grooves to better chew your food READ MORE
Are all dental offices closed during coronavirus?
Most offices were closed for routine dental care. Most dentists were available for emergencies READ MORE
Impacted wisdom tooth?
Remove the wisdom tooth. READ MORE
Can zirconia crowns break?
Any crown can break but usually no. Zirconia is very hard and resistant to fracture READ MORE
What to expect after a deep filling?
Sensitivity to hot and cold for a few days. READ MORE
What happens if you never get your wisdom teeth pulled out?
Not all wisdom teeth need to be removed. Review with your dentist READ MORE
How long after crown lengthening can I get a crown?
Four to six weeks. READ MORE
Can I keep my teeth with periodontal disease?
Yes . With proper treatment and home care you can keep your teeth for the rest of your life READ MORE
Does the hole from a pulled tooth close?
Yes. From the inside out READ MORE
Why does a tooth need a root canal?
Usually if the nerve in the tooth is dying or the tooth is fractured. READ MORE
Is a deep gum cleaning really necessary?
Yes if there is periodontal disease present and there is bacteria under the gum READ MORE
Is laser periodontal treatment effective?
yes. Laser has been proven to treat perio disease READ MORE
How do they fix a cavity?
Your dentist will remove the decay and fill the tooth with a silver or tooth colored filling to replace the missing tooth structure READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- New York Dental Association
- Eastchester Rotary Club
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Get to know Dentist Dr. Vito F. Foto, who serves patients in Bronxville, New York.
A competent dentist, Dr. Foto has been operating Pondfield Dental since 1988, moving to his current location in Bronxville, New York in 2003. He works alongside Dr. Francis A. Turturro, who joined the dental practice in 2009.
Pondfield Dental recognizes that each patient’s dental needs are unique. Both Dr. Foto and Dr. Turturro strive to provide gentle, personalized and comprehensive dental and oral health care in a relaxed environment. They take pride in working hard to accommodate each patient, making sure their teeth stay healthy, function well, and look great.
Academically, Dr. Foto graduated with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the NYU College of Dentistry in 1987. He then went on to complete his postgraduate training at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, before going into private practice in 1988.
On a professional level, he is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York Dental Association, and the Eastchester Rotary Club. He is a past member of The Yonkers Dental Society.
Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.
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