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Dr. Vito Frank Foto, DDS

Dentist

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.
37 years Experience
Dr. Vito Foto, DDS
  • Bronxville, NY
  • NYU College of Dentistry
  • Accepting new patients

Can teeth fall out during a deep cleaning?

No, unless they were very loose before the deep cleaning.

Why are my dental implants sensitive to cold water?

It is probably the surrounding teeth. Implants have no nerves so can't physically possible

Can a decayed tooth be saved?

Yes, usually with a filling or a crown.

Can Invisalign push front teeth back?

Yes. Invisalign can accomplish many tooth movements

Why do my teeth have deep grooves?

Teeth were designed with grooves to better chew your food

Are all dental offices closed during coronavirus?

Most offices were closed for routine dental care. Most dentists were available for emergencies

Impacted wisdom tooth?

Remove the wisdom tooth.

Can zirconia crowns break?

Any crown can break but usually no. Zirconia is very hard and resistant to fracture

What to expect after a deep filling?

Sensitivity to hot and cold for a few days.

What happens if you never get your wisdom teeth pulled out?

Not all wisdom teeth need to be removed. Review with your dentist

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

Does the hole from a pulled tooth close?

Yes. From the inside out

Why does a tooth need a root canal?

Usually if the nerve in the tooth is dying or the tooth is fractured.

Is a deep gum cleaning really necessary?

Yes if there is periodontal disease present and there is bacteria under the gum

Is laser periodontal treatment effective?

yes. Laser has been proven to treat perio disease

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