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Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Caring for generations of smiles 🤍
🦷 Preventive • Cosmetic • Restorative Care
📍 Scotia, NY
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🔗 www.drcoppola.com Our office is dedicated to providing extraordinary dental care for your entire family—offering clinical excellence and exceptional service by considerate professionals in a warm and friendly setting.

11/02/2026

“Why does my dentist need to know about my osteoporosis medicine?”

It’s a good question—and one reason we ask about medication changes at your visits. Understanding your overall health helps us care for you thoughtfully.

Which medicines should I mention?
Share your complete list, including pills, injections and infusions. Examples include Fosamax, Reclast, Prolia and Evenity. Tell us about medicines you’ve taken in the past, too.

Can they affect dental care?
Some carry a rare risk of jawbone-healing complications, particularly around extractions or other bone surgery. For osteoporosis treatment, the benefits of preventing fractures generally outweigh this low risk.

Should I stop taking them before an appointment?
Please don’t stop or delay a dose on your own. Keep your regular dental visits, and we’ll coordinate with your prescribing clinician when needed.

Bring the medication name, dose and injection or infusion dates to your next visit. A photo of your medication list is helpful, too.

Whether you’re managing your own appointments or helping a parent with theirs, we’re always happy to talk through questions. Caring for your smile includes understanding the whole picture.

11/02/2026

🍬 Well, that’s convenient timing! 🪥😂

November 1st is National Brush Your Teeth Day… conveniently scheduled right after one of the biggest candy nights of the year!

Coincidence? We think not. 😉

Whether your family enjoyed a few sweet treats or sampled a little bit of everything, here’s your friendly reminder that a little extra attention to those smiles goes a long way.

🪥 Brush twice a day for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste, floss daily, and remember that it’s how often we snack on sugary treats—not just how much candy we eat—that matters.

Now we’re curious… what’s the one Halloween candy you can’t resist? 🍫🍬

From all of us at Dr. Coppola’s office, happy National Brush Your Teeth Day! 💚

10/31/2026

Sweet treats, happy memories, and smiles we love caring for. 🎃

Happy Halloween from all of us at Dr. Coppola’s office!

As your family enjoys the festivities, a few simple habits can help protect those smiles:

• Enjoy candy with or shortly after a meal rather than nibbling throughout the day.
• Choose chocolate over sticky, gummy treats that cling to teeth.
• Keep water handy—and keep up with brushing and cleaning between teeth.

Wishing our Scotia families a safe, happy Halloween filled with plenty of reasons to smile.

10/22/2026

When your little one has a cavity, it’s natural to wonder how they’ll manage treatment—especially when they’re still very young.

Sometimes, a gentler first step is possible.

At our office, we use silver diamine fluoride, or SDF, for certain small areas of decay in baby teeth. This liquid is applied directly to the cavity, without invasive treatment or an injection, and can help slow or stop the decay.

For some young children, it gives us time to delay more invasive treatment while they grow and become more comfortable with dental visits.

One important consideration: SDF permanently darkens the decayed area. It doesn’t rebuild missing tooth structure or replace the need for follow-up care, and it isn’t appropriate for every cavity.

We’ll talk through the options with you, explain what to expect, and make a plan that considers both your child’s dental health and their comfort.

Have questions about SDF? We’re always happy to help you understand your child’s care.

10/19/2026

They cared for us. Now it’s our turn to care for them. 💙

As our parents age, they may need a little more help maintaining their oral health. Sometimes the changes are subtle. Here are a few things to watch for—and ways you can help:

🦷 Brushing or flossing is becoming difficult
Arthritis, tremors, or limited mobility can make daily care challenging. An electric toothbrush with a larger handle, floss picks, or a water flosser may make things easier.

🦷 Their mouth is unusually dry
Many medications can contribute to dry mouth, increasing the risk of decay. Encourage frequent water intake and let us know about medication changes so we can recommend appropriate preventive care.

🦷 They’re avoiding foods or chewing differently
Don’t assume it’s simply part of aging. Tooth pain, a loose tooth, or an ill-fitting denture may be making eating uncomfortable. A dental exam can help identify the cause and find a solution.

🦷 You notice bleeding gums, sore areas, or denture changes
Have these changes evaluated early rather than waiting until they become painful or more difficult to treat.

🦷 Appointments are becoming harder to manage
Helping schedule visits, providing transportation, or coming along can make a big difference.

This is especially meaningful to us because we’ve had the privilege of caring for generations of families in our community. Some of our longtime patients began their care with Dr. Sam Coppola, and today we continue caring for them alongside their children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren.

If you’re taking a larger role in caring for a parent or loved one, please let us know. We’re here to work alongside your family and help them maintain a healthy, comfortable smile through every stage of life.

10/16/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Jenny! 🎂💐

Today we’re celebrating one of our wonderful dental hygienists, Jenny!

We’re so grateful for the kindness, care, and dedication Jenny brings to our office and the patients she cares for. It’s team members like her who help make our practice feel like family.

Please join us in wishing Jenny a very Happy Birthday! We hope your day is as special as you are! 💕🎉

10/15/2026

Pregnant? You usually don’t need to postpone caring for a dental problem until after your baby arrives.

Preventive, diagnostic and restorative dental care is considered safe throughout pregnancy. Delaying necessary treatment may allow discomfort, decay or infection to become more difficult to manage.

Pregnancy can also affect your oral health. Hormonal changes may make your gums more prone to tenderness, swelling and bleeding, while frequent snacking, nausea and vomiting can increase cavity risk.

Please tell us if you’re pregnant and keep us informed about any medication changes. We’ll consider your individual needs and coordinate with your healthcare team when appropriate.

Caring for yourself during pregnancy includes caring for your mouth, too. 🤍

10/12/2026

That small mirror isn’t only for looking at your teeth.

During a routine examination, Dr. Coppola also carefully checks the soft tissues of your mouth—including your tongue, cheeks, lips, gums and palate—as well as areas around your jaw.

He is looking for anything unusual, such as a sore that isn’t healing, a red or white patch, swelling, tenderness or a change in the tissue. Most findings are not cancer, but anything concerning may need to be monitored or evaluated further.

This is one more reason routine dental visits matter—even when your teeth feel perfectly fine.

10/08/2026

Before the additions, the technology and the office you recognize today, there was a small dental practice on Mohawk Avenue—and a commitment to caring for Scotia families.

Dr. Sam Coppola began the practice there before moving to our current location in 1972. Years later, after graduating from NYU Dental School and completing his residency at the Manhattan VA Hospital, Dr. David Coppola returned home to practice alongside his father.

The office expanded in 2014 and again in 2024, but its foundation has never changed: skilled, honest and personal care for the community the Coppola family calls home.

“I was fortunate to be mentored by my father, a dentist of superior clinical skills and impeccable moral standards.”

Today, Dr. Coppola has the privilege of caring for third and fourth generations of many of the same local families Dr. Sam first welcomed decades ago.

Were you—or someone in your family—a patient of Dr. Sam? We would love to hear when your family’s history with the practice began. Share your memories with us below. 🤍

10/06/2026

If your gums bleed when you floss, your first instinct may be to avoid the area—but stopping usually isn’t the answer.

Bleeding can occur when gums are inflamed by plaque buildup. It may also happen when flossing is too forceful or the technique needs a small adjustment.

Continue cleaning gently and consistently:

• Guide the floss carefully between the teeth.
• Curve it around each tooth rather than snapping it into the gums.
• Use a soft-bristled toothbrush twice a day.

If the bleeding continues, becomes heavy or is accompanied by swelling, tenderness or persistent bad breath, please mention it to your dental team. We can help determine what is causing it and recommend the most comfortable way to care for your gums.

Healthy gums shouldn’t be overlooked simply because nothing hurts.

Address

34 Vley Road
Scotia, NY
12302

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 1pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 5:30pm

Website

http://www.DrCoppola.com/

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