Ira G. Spiro, D.D.S.
Simona A. Cheskis, D.D.S
Building relationships, Building beautiful smiles

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QUIT That Ice-Chewing Habit!

May 6, 2021
WHAT IS SO BAD about chewing ice? It can actually do a lot of permanent damage to our teeth and yet many people have a habit of chewing ice that can be difficult to quit. Let’s take a closer look...
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Tags: ice ,  chew ,  dental ,  pagophagia ,  iron ,  anemia ,  gums ,  teeth ,  enamel ,  oxygen ,  carrot ,  apple

The ROLE of saliva

February 24, 2021
WHAT IS SPIT FOR? It’s a pretty important question in the realm of oral health. People tend to think of saliva in a negative context if they think about it at all, but without spit, we would have...
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Tags: saliva ,  dental ,  hygiene ,  ice cream ,  brush ,  sugar ,  dentin ,  enamel ,  acidic ,  teeth ,  disease ,  decay

Tooth SENSITIVITY: Causes and Treatments

January 21, 2021
NOTHING RUINS A COZY mug of hot cocoa faster than the jolt of pain from sensitive teeth. As many as one in eight people in the U.S. deal with tooth sensitivity, including kids! What causes it and...
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Tags: sensitivity ,  white ,  teeth ,  dental ,  anatomy ,  brush ,  toothpaste ,  colgate ,  crest ,  enamel ,  gum ,  recession ,  kids ,  porous ,  dentin ,  toothache ,  cold ,  hot ,  heat ,  soup ,  ice cream

HABITS We Don’t Realize Hurt Our Teeth

August 26, 2020
TOOTH ENAMEL RANKS between steel and titanium on the Mohs Hardness Scale. That makes it harder than any other substance in the human body, and it also makes it harder than iron! However, it’s sti...
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Tags: nail ,  habits ,  hygiene ,  biting ,  gums ,  cavities ,  enamel ,  orthodontic ,  dry mouth ,  apnea

Testimonials

Ira Spiro has been my dentist for 17 years. He is an excellent doctor. In addition to being a knowledgeable expert, he is conscientious and easy to talk to. He takes his time to talk through options and LISTEN to my concerns. While using up-to-date techniques in a modern office, his personal, friendly manner hearkens back to a less-rushed, less corporate era of family dentists.

Mitch R.

I have been a patient of Dr. Spiro’s for over 15 years. My wife and 3 children are also his patients. I’ve been very pleased with his work and of his staff. For example, last year, I needed a root canal and a crown. During an office visit, Dr. Spiro thoroughly explained to me in language I could understand why I needed the work done. He also described my options in terms of costs and his recommendation on when the work should be done. His staff also worked with my insurance carrier so I could anticipate what my costs would be for the entire procedure. I felt I was part of the decision process and was very satisfied with the outcome.

I appreciate Dr. Spiro’s honesty and his ability to explain things so I can understand them. He has also been very flexible accommodating my busy schedule. I trust him and his staff to take care of my entire family’s dental needs.

Peter A.

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