General dentistry

The goal of preventative dentistry is to keep your teeth and gums in good condition, so that you avoid tooth decay, gum disease, and other problems. As we say at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, it’s better to prevent a cavity than fill one. Of course, you have to do your part. Good…

At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, we are busy ringing in the New Year, same as you. But we decided to take a break in order to remind any patients, potential or recurring, to brush, floss, and watch what they eat during these holidays. As much as we despise being the serious ones…

At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, we don’t like providing the reality check; especially around the holidays. Everyone wants to think positively and enjoy their time, and that’s well and good. But we would be an ineffective dental team if we didn’t remind you to take extra care of your teeth this holiday…

Every checkup at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ includes a screening for oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Oral cancer is about as serious as it gets. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will be diagnosed with it this year. Consider…

When is the last time you had a dental checkup? At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, we recommend you have one every six months. If you have a higher risk for oral diseases, we recommend every four months. Know The Risk Factors For Oral Problems Most people are in a medium-to-low risk category…

In this blog post from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, we are going to talk about stomatitis. Stomatitis refers to non-specific irritations in the mouth. It is usually caused by cold sores, gum disease, or even from biting the inside of the mouth. Most of us have probably had stomatitis at one time…

Is an electric toothbrush better than a manual toothbrush for cleaning your teeth? In this article from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, we won’t recommend one over the other. We’re just going to take a close look at the electric toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes have been commercially available in the United States since the…

Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ is staffed by committed health care professionals who want the best possible dental health for every one of our patients. With daily home care and regular checkups in our office, your teeth can last a lifetime. As you may know, the link between dental health and overall health…

Most people know that flossing is an important part of oral health. As we like to remind our patients at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ , its value has been proven time and time again. It’s basically your best chance to remove the food debris that a toothbrush can’t reach. Which Kind Is…

Tooth enamel is one of the strongest substances in the body, but it is neither indestructible nor renewable. It’s important to brush and floss daily, and have regular checkups at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ. We recommend using a toothbrush with soft bristles. Use it after every meal to gently clean away food…