Every Day is Earth Day
- posted: Apr. 17, 2024
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
Just What Is a Cavity, Anyway?
- posted: Apr. 10, 2024
So you might be wondering, just what are cavities? How do we get them? What do they do to our teeth? How can we prevent them? Let’s talk! Our teeth need Read More
This April, Let’s Celebrate National Facial Protection Month!
- posted: Apr. 03, 2024
Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these two Read More
When to Begin Dental Care for Your Child
- posted: Mar. 27, 2024
Children’s oral health differs from that of adults in a variety of ways. the doctor and our team want you to understand how you can provide the best care for Read More
Caring for Your Smile after Invisalign® Treatment
- posted: Mar. 20, 2024
You went through a lot of effort and work to achieve your perfect smile. You wore your Invisalign aligner trays, brushed and flossed diligently, and now your treatment is done! Read More
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
- posted: Mar. 13, 2024
Millions of people, around Bristol, Connecticut and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it may Read More
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
- posted: Mar. 06, 2024
At Bencivengo & Ko, 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
I drink a lot of coffee. Could it be hurting my smile?
- posted: Feb. 28, 2024
At Bencivengo & Ko, we know most of our patients enjoy a cup of coffee or two throughout the day. But what many of you don’t know is that coffee Read More
Safety of Dental X-Ray Radiation
- posted: Feb. 21, 2024
We all want to live our healthiest lives. We know that part of keeping ourselves healthy is regular visits to our Bristol, Connecticut office for checkups and necessary dental work. Read More
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
- posted: Feb. 14, 2024
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read More
February is Heart Month
- posted: Feb. 07, 2024
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been Read More
Protect Your Baby from Early Childhood Caries
- posted: Jan. 31, 2024
Your baby’s first smiles are precious—and you want to make sure those precious smiles are as healthy as they are beautiful. One of the most important ways to protect your Read More
Invisalign® and Invisalign Teen® Make You Smile
- posted: Jan. 24, 2024
Many adults and teens in our Bristol, Connecticut office would love to have their teeth straightened but are unwilling to go through the long and often embarrassing process of wearing Read More
More Adults Are Opting for Invisalign®
- posted: Jan. 17, 2024
These days it's becoming more and more common to see adults at our Bristol, Connecticut office getting their teeth straightened with Invisalign clear aligners — that is, if you can Read More
The Invisalign® Treatment Process
- posted: Jan. 10, 2024
Invisalign is gaining traction as a sought-after solution for orthodontic problems. Unlike traditional braces, which require the placement of brackets on teeth and the connection of unsightly wires, Invisalign works Read More
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
- posted: Jan. 03, 2024
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read More
