There are simple things you can do every day to raise your Dental IQ and benefit your smile. One simple lesson from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. The critical thing is the balance of…
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Do You Grind Your Teeth While You Sleep?
Categories: General dentistry, Sleep apnea
A lot of people clench or grind their teeth, especially as they sleep. It’s called bruxism and can lead to jaw pain and tooth damage. If this sounds like you or someone close to you, talk to us about it at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ. Most grinding occurs during sleep. If you…
6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often
Categories: General dentistry, Oral Health
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often; some wait as long as five years between visits! At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, we recommend a checkup every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit us more frequently.…
Teen Teeth: Adolescent Oral Health
Categories: Advanced dentistry, General dentistry
At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, we see decay and gum disease far too often in teens. Possible causes and complicating factors include insufficient dental hygiene, unhealthy diet, malocclusion (misaligned bite), smoking, hormonal changes, tooth grinding, mouth breathing, eating disorders, and side effects of medications. As children become more independent, some get lax…
The Ultimate Anti-Aging Treatment
If your teeth have grown yellow and dull over the years, professional teeth whitening from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ can restore the natural beauty of your smile, and take years off your appearance. Toothpaste Can’t Erase All Stains Tooth enamel, while one of the toughest substances in the body, is porous. Over…
To Chew Or Not To Chew
Hello gum chewers! In this post from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ we’re going to talk about that sticky wad in your mouth. You know there can be benefits to gum chewing, but isn’t it a big risk for tooth decay? It really depends on the type of gum. Chewing regular sucrose-based gum…
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off? Dental crowns are restorations that are cemented over a tooth that has been repaired, and we place a lot of them at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ. While the cement is strong and reliable, crowns have been known to come off. It…
It’s Better To Prevent A Cavity Than Fill One
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
The goal of preventative dentistry is to keep your teeth and gums in good condition, so that you avoid tooth decay, gum disease, and other problems. As we say at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, it’s better to prevent a cavity than fill one. Of course, you have to do your part. Good…
Where Style And Oral Health Collide
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, we focus on cosmetic dentistry and patient-centered dental care. Today, we wanted to talk to you about the potential health benefits that cosmetic dentistry could bring you! We know that the term ‘cosmetic’ might be fitting, but it can also be misleading. Most cosmetic dentistry procedures actually…
Dental Health: Don’t Leave The Party Early!
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, we are busy ringing in the New Year, same as you. But we decided to take a break in order to remind any patients, potential or recurring, to brush, floss, and watch what they eat during these holidays. As much as we despise being the serious ones…
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