Are floss picks as good as regular floss? While it’s better to floss with a floss pick than to not floss at all, it’s important to note that floss picks can only clean a part of the tooth’s surface. At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, our dentist recommends traditional floss or dental tape.…
Dental Hygienist
Sinus Headache or Tooth Infection?
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…
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
Categories: Adult Dentistry, Advanced dentistry, chewing, Chronic Conditions, cracked teeth, Crooked Teeth, Dental Hygienist, Dental Implants, Dental payment plans, Gaps in Teeth, healthy food, Missing Teeth, Oral Hygiene, Sedation Dentistry, smile power, Teeth healthy foods, Total dental care in Toms River, Weakened Jaw Bone
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,…
Getting to the Roots of the Problem
The roots of our teeth can be visible when our gums recede. This can be caused by improper or rigorous brushing or gum disease. Roots can also become decayed when cavities form on the roots of our teeth. In most cases, exposed roots are more common in older adults. Cavities in Roots are Harmful The…
Tips to Keep a Healthy Summer Smile
Summer cookouts introduce sweets to the teeth. With BBQ sauces, sweetened refreshments and the oh-so-loved ice cream, we need to be more diligent about keeping a healthy summer smile. Summer Treats for Summer Smiles When you bite into that scoop of ice cream, it may send chills of delight to your brain, but if chills…
Teeth Whitening not a DIY Project
Did you know that Americans spend upwards of 1.4 Billion (yes BILLION) dollars on OTC teeth whitening products? In our quest for the whitest teeth possible, we may use OTC teeth whitening products to excess and cause resulting damage our teeth. Truly, teeth whitening is not a “Do-It-Yourself” process. Teeth Stains and Teeth Whitening From…
Spring Cleaning for Preventive Care
Yes, it’s spring cleaning time. The time we clean our windows, draperies, carpets and ready our yards for planting and BBQ. But, what about getting our teeth ready for all the foods and beverages we’re about to eat? It’s called preventive care and you can think of it as spring cleaning for your teeth. Spring…
The Importantce of Toothpaste
Categories: Bad Breath, Dental, Dental Hygienist, Halitosis, smile power, Teeth Whitening, Tooth Enamel
As more and more brands of toothpaste hit the shelves in stores, people find themselves wondering which toothpaste is best and what benefit a certain brand will bring. To simplify the choices, we will discuss the most common elements in all toothpaste and what they mean to you. The Basic Job of Toothpaste Toothpaste is…
