If your gums are red and swollen it could be a sign of gingivitis, an early stage of gum disease. Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss, but it is treatable at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River. Gum disease is progressive. Gingivitis develops when plaque is not adequately removed from your teeth. You…
Oral Health
Health Habits To Keep You Smiling
In this post from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River, we focus on critical behaviors that influence oral health. Of course, effective brushing and flossing are two important habits for healthy teeth, but there are many more things we can do to keep a healthy smile. Diet Do’s Do eat a nutritious diet with a…
An Air-dried Toothbrush Is A Healthy Toothbrush
In this post from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River, we highlight simple things you can do with your toothbrush to keep your mouth as clean and healthy as possible. One of the most important habits anyone can form is to always let their toothbrush completely air dry between uses. The best way to do…
Protect Your Enamel, Protect Your Teeth
This message from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River is about tooth enamel. Your enamel is uniquely suited to safeguard your teeth. If you keep your tooth enamel healthy, you will avoid many oral ailments. You won’t get cavities. Your teeth will be less likely to chip or crack. You will avoid many causes of…
Check Out The Checkup!
At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River we want to see each one of our patients for a cleaning and checkup twice a year. Most of the time we try to get you to schedule your next appointment even as you leave the office from your latest one. There are some very good reasons for…
Does My Dentist Care About My Diet?
This post from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River is about how the things you eat and drink relate to your dental health. When people think of diet and dental health, they usually think about the damage sweet drinks can cause. While it’s true that these dangerous sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and…
Gritting Your Teeth: Stress And Your Smile
Doctors have been telling us for years that stress can increase the risk of everything from high blood pressure to depression. But how often do we think about how stress affects our smile? From Rotem Dental Care in Toms River, here are some dental problems linked to stress. Canker and Cold Sores Cold sores are…
The Techno-Toothbrush
Are electric toothbrushes any better at cleaning your teeth than manual toothbrushes? The answer depends on who you ask, because both have their advocates. In this article from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River, we aren’t going to recommend one over the other. We’re just going to take a look at the world of the…
Saliva And Dental Health
In this post from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, we consider the importance of your saliva. Though many people think it’s gross, saliva is essential for dental health and digestion. Saliva is mostly water, but a small portion of it is enzymes, antibacterial substances, mucus, and minerals. The ideal pH balance of the…
For A Healthier Smile, Stop Doing This
In this blog post from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River, we have a few tips that will help you maintain your oral hygiene in between visits to our office. The list is comprised of things you shouldn’t do: Chew sugared gum all day. Cavities, a sore jaw, or damaged bridgework may result. If you…
