Accidents can happen unexpectedly, and one area of the body that is particularly vulnerable to injury is the mouth, including the teeth. Tooth injuries can range from minor chips and cracks to more severe cases such as fractures or avulsions (complete tooth displacement). Understanding the causes, types, and immediate actions for tooth injuries is crucial…
Oral Health
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Do you remember what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) If you are like many men and women, you started developing decay fairly…
Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?
People who are plagued with dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously. Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be difficult,…
Raise Your Dental IQ
There are simple things you can do every day to raise your Dental IQ and benefit your smile. One simple lesson from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. The critical thing is the balance of…
6 Good Reasons To Visit Your Dentist More Often
Most people visit the dentist about once each year. As many as forty percent of Americans see their dentist less often; some wait as long as five years between visits! At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, we recommend a checkup every six months. Here are six great reasons to visit us more frequently.…
To Chew Or Not To Chew
Hello gum chewers! In this post from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ we’re going to talk about that sticky wad in your mouth. You know there can be benefits to gum chewing, but isn’t it a big risk for tooth decay? It really depends on the type of gum. Chewing regular sucrose-based gum…
To Chew Or Not To Chew
Hello gum chewers! In this post from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ we’re going to talk about that sticky wad in your mouth. You know there can be benefits to gum chewing, but isn’t it a big risk for tooth decay? It really depends on the type of gum. Chewing regular sucrose-based gum…
Smokeless Is Not Harmless
Cigarette sales have decreased in the past decade, and at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River we won’t kid you: we’re happy about that. But some people have switched to smokeless products, on the mistaken idea that smokeless tobacco is harmless. This is absolutely not true. Regardless of the specific type, this form of tobacco…
Pregnancy And Oral Health
Pregnancy is a happy time for most women. But even as you anticipate bringing new life into the world, it’s important to be aware that pregnancy can bring certain dental health risks. We can help you with them at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ. Before you press the alarm button, let us clarify:…
What’s Your Dental Plan?
To have the best dental health, it helps if you develop a plan: a plan you stick to no matter what. Part of it should be regular checkups at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River, but there’s more to it than that. Here are some things you can consider for your dental plan. Brush your…
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