Dr. Dr. Salvatore M. Pizzino, DDS, MAGD
Dentist | General Practice
5525 Speegleville Rd Woodway TX, 76712About
Salvatore M. Pizzino, DDS, MAGD, is a 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.
Education and Training
New York University College of Dentistry 1994
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Dr. Dr. Salvatore M. Pizzino, DDS, MAGD's Expert Contributions
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 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! READ MORE
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 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! READ MORE
Treatments
- Preventive Care
- Teeth Cleaning
- First Visit
- Root Planing & Scaling
- Periodontal Disease
- Digital X-rays
- Oral Cancer
- Sports Mouthguards
- Bruxism & Night Guards
- Sleep Apnea & Snoring
- Invisible Braces
- Dental Implants
- Crowns
- Implant Supported Dentures
- Root Canals
- Tmj
- Tooth Colored Fillings
- Wisdom Teeth & General Extraction
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Restorative Dentistry
- Early Orthodontics
- Bone Grafting
- Dentures
- Partials
- Veneers
- Bridges
- Orthodontics
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Functional Orthodontics
- Academy of General Dentistry
- International Congress of Oral Implantology
Internships
- St. Barnabas Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Functional Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, and the International Congress of Oral Implantology
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Get to know Dentist Dr. Salvatore M. Pizzino, who serves patients in Southport, Connecticut.
Voted Best of the Gold Coast for Fairfield, Dr. Pizzino has been treating patients’ dental needs in Fairfield County at Southport Family Dental since 1995.
“Southport Family Dental is dedicated to making you feel comfortable while providing quality dental services in our relaxed, modern, and caring environment. From routine exams, cleanings, fillings, invisible and traditional braces, to restorative work and cosmetic services, the entire team here at Southport Family Dental aims to exceed the expectations of our patients at every visit by taking the time to listen to your needs and never compromising on quality.” as stated on their website.
Pertaining to his educational background, Dr. Pizzino is a graduate of the New York University College of Dentistry. He completed a chief residency at St. Barnabas Hospital, where he is now a clinical attending physician. In 2007, he co-directed dental implant seminars at NYU and has been an Invisalign Premier Provider since 2009, as well as an Invisalign guest lecturer.
In addition to being a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, he is a member and fellow of the American Academy of Functional Orthodontics and the International Congress of Oral Implantology. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, serves on the CT State Dental Association Board of Peer Review, and is a former president of the Bridgeport Dental Association.
“Practicing dentistry becomes more exciting every day as more research confirms what I have thought and witnessed for many years – that oral health has links to diabetes, cardiac disease and other medical conditions – all of which I can help my patients to avoid” as stated by Dr. Pizzino.
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.
In 2013, Dr. Pizzino was awarded Top Dentist in General Dentistry in the Best of the Connecticut Gold Coast awards. These awards highlight the top dentists in Fairfield County, all recommended by peers in the field who know their work best. Dr. Pizzino was recommended in the General Dentistry category for his ability to help people in every discipline in dentistry, from checkups to tooth pain, emergencies, and more.
In addition to English, he speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian.
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