Blood Pressure Meds and Oral Health

If you have high blood pressure and are taking medications to control it, you should know how to protect yourself from the effect these medications have on your oral health. High Blood Pressure Affects Gums If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure and you’ve been prescribed medications to control the condition, be aware…

Missing Teeth

It’s time for Halloween and carving up the pumpkin.  Part of the pumpkin carving tradition is to carve triangular eyes and missing teeth.  Missing teeth may be fun on a pumpkin, but in real life missing teeth are no laughing matter. Complications of Missing Teeth In addition to the cosmetic affect of missing teeth, the…

Gag Reflex

It can happen to anyone.  As soon as anything touches the back of the tongue, the roof of the mouth or the back of the throat it triggers gag reflex.  If this happens to you during dental treatment, there is a better way! Caring Treatment for Gag Reflex At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River,…

A Great Smile and You

Have you ever noticed that when you give someone a great big smile, they return a great smile in your direction?  That’s the double benefit of a great smile. It’s a giving thing! The Great Smile Endless Benefit It’s true!  Flashing a great smile makes anyone with you feel happy.  It makes you feel happy…