Cosmetic Dentistry

In today’s message we will focus on three innovative procedures used in smile makeovers. 1. Tooth Implants Tooth implants are changing the face of dentistry. For most patients, a dental implant is the prime solution for a missing tooth. A dental implant is a metal (usually titanium) rod implanted into the bone to replace the…

It has now been over 150 years since the first dental license was issued to Sir John Tomes. New Jersey dental patients should be grateful for the advances made in dentistry during the past century and a half. There was a time when Toms River blacksmiths and wig makers would also extract teeth with forceps…

Declining health, limited mobility, financial strains – clearly, aging is not for wimps. Though some challenges seniors face can’t be avoided, others can. Dental issues, for instance. Many dental problems common among retirees such as missing teeth, gum recession, tooth damage, and yellowed enamel, can be remedied. With modern cosmetic dentistry at Rotem Dental Care, mature…

Many dental patients may wonder why, with all the advances in dental medicine, we still send you home with a complimentary toothbrush and roll of floss. It’s true, they do seem a little old-fashioned in our high-tech world, but don’t let their simple design fool you. These tools are the best bet to prevent tooth…

Hello Toms River! Remember when being a toothless five-year-old captivated friends and family? When a lisp was considered precious and endearing? Doesn’t really work for adults in the Toms River area. Toothless smiles are embarrassing and lisps can make you self-conscious. But your days of capturing delighted looks and commanding a conversation may not be…

Hi, my name is Dr. Ronen Rotem. My dental practice, Rotem Dental Care, has been serving the Toms River, New Jersey area since 1995. Today in my Toms River dental blog, I would like to highlight four ways you can improve your smile. 1. Teeth Whitening is quick and non-invasive. External tooth whitening occurs when…

Do you have severe tooth damage, bone loss, or few or no teeth still intact? This post is for Toms River area residents whose mouths are in a world of hurt. First off, we feel for you. We understand how severe dental issues influence you every day of your life. Whatever the cause of the…

Hi! Welcome to the Rotem Dental Care dental blog where we take the time to answer some of the questions dental patients in the Toms River area are curious about. Today we are focusing on fabulous veneers, which are used extensively in cosmetic dentistry. Dental veneers (also called laminates) are custom made to permanently cover…

Have you ever wished your Toms River cosmetic dentist could glue new pearly white covers on your existing teeth as easy as you paint a wall in your house? Guess what? With porcelain veneers, it’s possible. Porcelain veneers are wafer-thin tooth-shaped fronts that are permanently bonded to your natural teeth. Unlike a crown procedure, your…