In this post from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, we consider jaw bone health. To remain strong the jaw bone needs to be consistently stimulated by the pressure of chewing, biting, and talking. Each tooth has a root structure the extends into the surrounding bone. As each tooth absorbs the forces of everyday…
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What Is Crown Lengthening?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Perfect smile
Perfect smiles created at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River often require crown lengthening. Crown lengthening surgery is a safe and effective procedure that exposes more of the visible part of the tooth. Some patients undergo crown lengthening to alter their gummy smile. A gummy smile refers to upper teeth that appear too short because…
The Final Step For A Tooth Implant: A Beautiful Crown
Categories: Dental Implants, Implant dentistry
When you receive a dental implant from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, a crown is the final component. Let’s discuss the complex process required to construct a dental crown. Dental crowns can be produced with metal, ceramic (porcelain), resins, or varying combinations of these. Modern porcelain crowns are an engineering marvel. They make…
Restoring Smiles At Rotem Dental Care
Categories: Restorative dentistry
At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, we use a variety of restorative dentistry techniques to fix damaged teeth. Traditional fillings are also called ‘direct restorations’ because they are applied to the tooth and then shaped and polished in one visit. Another type of filling is called an ‘indirect restoration’ and is fabricated in…
Nearly Invisible Teeth Straightening
Categories: Clear braces, Perfect smile
Are you thinking about straightening your teeth? You may be able to skip those old-fangled metal braces for clear braces from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ. Clear braces make teeth straightening a whole new ballgame. Unlike traditional metal braces, clear braces have no wires or brackets or rubber bands. Even better, they are…
Smokeless Is Not Harmless
Cigarette sales have decreased in the past decade, and at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River we won’t kid you: we’re happy about that. But some people have switched to smokeless products, on the mistaken idea that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. Regardless of the specific type, this form of tobacco…
What is Considered a Dental Emergency?
Categories: Dental health, Emergency dentistry
What constitutes a dental emergency? The dictionary says an emergency is an unforeseen crisis requiring immediate action. At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, where emergency dentistry is one of our services, we think that’s as good a definition as you’re going to find. Here’s a quick summary of five common dental emergencies: A…
Still Have Your Wisdom Teeth?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
For most people, wisdom teeth come in between ages 17 and 25. These “third molars” are not necessary, and can grow in crooked, crowd the mouth, and cause painful problems. At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River, pulling wisdom teeth is a common procedure. Checking your wisdom teeth is a simple and painless process, and…
Why a Water Flosser Might be a Good Idea
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Water flossers have been around for more than fifty years, and there have been at least that many studies on their effectiveness. At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, we’re using this space to present what is known about water flossers, and whether they’re better than ordinary string floss in preventing tooth decay, gum…
Dental Crowns At Rotem Dental Care
Categories: Dental crowns, Restorative dentistry
Dental crowns have been used in dentistry for many years, and are a common restoration at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ. Crowns are strong, comfortable and are made to match your surrounding teeth. They cover the entire visible portion of the tooth and are cemented in place. Crowns are used to strengthen teeth…
