How Teeth Can Affect Your Sinuses Have you ever experienced a sinus infection that, after subsiding, leaves your teeth aching? Tooth infection is known to cause 10% of all sinus infections. The location of the first maxillary molar to the maxillary sinus is usually one of the major causes of sinus infection resulting from a tooth…
Chronic Conditions
The Dental Implant Solution

Finding the right solution is always the best way to solve a problem. People with oral health problems that have resulted in loose or missing teeth should look to the dental implant solution for permanent and secure tooth replacement. The Need for The Dental Implant Solution Whether you need a single tooth replacement or to…
Tooth Tartar Threatens Teeth
Bacteria building particles, left untreated, create plaque that eventually turns to hardened tooth tartar. Tartar, difficult to remove, leads to gum disease. Good oral health habits can prevent tooth tarter from forming on your teeth. Where Tooth Tartar Comes From If you are not in the habit of brushing and flossing after meals, you will…
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…
Caring for Your Teeth and Mouth

Caring for your teeth and mouth are one and the same for optimum oral health. Keeping care simple, but keeping it steady guarantees having optimum health for your teeth and mouth for life! Basic Care for Teeth and Mouth It’s never too late to begin dedicated basic care for your teeth and mouth. As children…
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,…
The Dental Implant Benefit

If you’re considering your options for tooth replacement for loose or missing teeth, consider the dental implant benefit for permanent tooth replacement. The Dental Implant Benefit vs. Alternatives There is no alternative that matches a natural tooth in perfect fit, stability and strength with the look and feel of a natural teeth like that of…
Dental Care and Heart Disease

If you have heart disease or have had a stroke it is imperative to inform your oral health care provider of your condition. Heart Disease If you are a patient with heart disease, you are most likely prescribed anticoagulant medications. If you are taking these types of medications, it is important to notify your oral…
Comfort Dentistry in Toms River

You probably never thought you’d hear the words “comfort” and “dentistry” in the same sentence, but it does exist. Rotem Dental Care in Toms River offers sedation to make your dental experience truly comfort dentistry. Comfort Dentistry in Pill Form With modern sedation dentistry, no intravenous is necessary. Comfort dentistry eliminates the fear associated with…