This post from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ takes on an unpleasant topic: bad breath. Imagine you are starting a new job and are going to meet with your new boss for the first time. Confidence is key to your success. As you reach out to shake the extended hand your broad confident…
Halitosis
7 Surprising Causes Of Bad Breath

Anyone with chronic bad breath understands the embarrassment it can cause. If you’re coping with persistent sour breath, ask us about it at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ. There are several possible causes of bad breat, some of which may be overlooked: Poor oral hygiene Digestive problems Systemic infection Bacteria on dentures Gum…
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…
Permanent Implant Teeth

It’s 2015 and you’ve reached a point in your life where you find yourself tired of living with tooth loss or ill-fitting dentures. Dental bridges or adhesive dentures are not convenient for your lifestyle and you’ve decided it’s time to get a grip on better tooth replacement. Now is the time you need permanent implant…
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…
Dry Mouth Syndrome

Rather than a disease itself, dry mouth syndrome usually caused by disease or medications used to treat disease. Symptoms of Dry Mouth Syndrome The most common causes of dry mouth syndrome can be medications prescribed for the treatment of disease. If you are taking medications for blood pressure, diabetes, antihistamines, anti-inflammatory or antidepressants, you could…
The Importantce of Toothpaste

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…
Flossing is Not a Part Time Activity

A recent comedy skit entitled “Flossing: There will be Blood” was a reference to people who floss only two days before their dental visit. The joke was “your dentist always knows!”. The unfortunate truth is that when flossing produces blood, that is not a comedy. Why Flossing is so Important Flossing is the best way…
Smile Self-Esteem

Most people have a deep desire to be liked, admired and respected. This is healthy food for self-esteem. Have you ever wondered how a beautiful smile can feed your self esteem? What is Smile Self-Esteem? If you have oral health problems, you know how difficult it is to try to be friendly while trying to…
Improved Health through Oral Health

It’s true! You can experience improved health through good oral health. Once you begin to practice good oral health habits, a healthier you will emerge. The ‘How-To’ to Improved Health The first order of business is to visit your dentist. An oral health check-up will reveal a lot about your overall health. Your dentist can…