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…
Oral Health
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…
When It’s Better Not To Brush
This post from the dentist at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ is about tooth enamel, which is the hardest substance in the human body. Enamel’s job is protecting teeth from the constant assault of chemicals in food and drink. Enamel also safeguards tooth nerves from hot and cold food and beverages. That’s why…
Why Sports Drinks Put Teeth At Risk
Many health-conscious individuals exercise regularly, and some use sports drinks for hydration. If you’re among them, the team at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ has a word of caution for you. While it’s true that they help keep electrolyte levels in the body, and pose fewer health risks than energy drinks, the acidity…
Fight Plaque Build-up!
If you have teeth, then you probably have at least some plaque build-up, too. It isn’t easy to see it and it isn’t always easy to get it off, so having a cleaning and checkup at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ every six months is a very good idea. Plaque is a sticky…
