The Benefits of Implant Dentures vs. Adhesive Dentures

Change Out Those Adhesive Dentures for the New Implant Dentures The latest and greatest in implant dentures has come to Ocean County.  Ocean County dentist, Dr. Ron Rotem, is the only Ocean County Dentist to offer the newest in implant dentures. You no longer have to live with denture adhesive and the uncomfortable feeling of having…

How Inflammatory Disease Affects Your Oral Health

Categories: Dental, Oral Hygiene

Inflammatory Disease and Oral Health Inflammatory disease is an indication of immune deficiency or CRP (C-reactive protein) This is a condition where protein in the blood is increased in concentration when there is inflammation.  The production of CRP is initiated in the liver and can be an indication of other serious illness easily visible in…

Get Ready for Your Summer Smile & Help Smiles for Life

Categories: Dental, Oral Hygiene

How’s Your Summer Smile Stacked Up Against the Sun? June 21st is the official start of summer and this means bright color clothing, swimsuits, sunglasses, family get-together’s on the beach and a bright summer smile. Is your summer smile as sparkling as the rays of the sun?  If not, make your appointment for teeth whitening…

Get Ready for Your Summer Smile & Help Smiles for Life

Categories: Dental, Oral Hygiene

How’s Your Summer Smile Stacked Up Against the Sun? June 21st is the official start of summer and this means bright color clothing, swimsuits, sunglasses, family get-together’s on the beach and a bright summer smile. Is your summer smile as sparkling as the rays of the sun?  If not, make your appointment for teeth whitening…

Check List for Dental Emergencies

Categories: Dental, Oral Hygiene

Preparedness for Dental Emergencies Can Save Your Teeth There are important steps to follow in dental emergencies depending on the specifics of the dental emergency. First you should find out if your dentist has a telephone number for emergency care. If your dentist does not offer emergency care, he or she will commonly have an…

Have Your Considered Cosmetic Dentistry?

Improve Your Smile with Cosmetic Dentistry Over the years, Ocean County Dentist, Dr. Ron Rotem, has heard many stories from his patients about an unhealthy smile standing in the way of their success, both professionally and personally.  These incidents have lead people to lose self esteem and opportunities in the work place and in personal…

Yellow Teeth Caused by Aging

Categories: Dental, Oral Hygiene

Yellow Teeth May Not be Your Fault! Many people know that yellow teeth can be caused by smoking, drinking coffee and/or tea and red wine. If you’re not using or consuming any of those products, you’re probably wondering why you have yellow teeth. The culprit is most likely part of the natural aging process. Yellow…

Cosmetic Dentistry – Treatment or Trend?

Cosmetic Dentistry – Option and Necessity Many believe cosmetic dentistry to be a trend rather than a treatment; an option rather than a necessity. People with good oral health but unattractive teeth choose cosmetic dentistry as an option, but many times cosmetic dentistry is a necessity as an integral part of restoring an unhealthy oral…

Dry Mouth Syndrome is A Symptom of Possible Underlying Disease

Categories: Dental, Oral Hygiene

Do You Think You Have Dry Mouth Syndrome? Dry Mouth Syndrome is not a disease, but rather a symptom and indication of other possible health problems. Approximately 10% of the population suffer from dry mouth, with 25% of the total affecting predominantly elderly people. What is Dry Mouth Syndrome? Dry Mouth Syndrome is an indication…