Oral Health

In New Jersey and around the country, tooth decay is one of the most pervasive childhood problems, yet tooth decay also affects adults. Rotem Dental Care serves people from 35 to 95 years old to help fight tooth decay. Blame it on Bacteria Bacteria is the cause of tooth decay. Bacteria live in your mouth…

Hello, new parents! We know that keeping babies and toddlers safe and healthy requires nonstop effort. You secure them tightly in their car seats, lock your medicine cabinet and guard the stairway with a gate. You take them to your pediatrician for immunizations, check-ups and an occasional prescription for an antibiotic. Rotem Dental Care wants…

Do you know the most common cause of tooth loss?The answer is gum disease. While this may be startling, there is a bright side. Gum disease is easy to treat if it is detected in the early stages. Regular check-ups with your dentist are essential, but there are warning signs for gum disease that everyone should…

Who doesn’t love the holidays? They’re a time to take a break from your regular routine and spend time with friends and family. If you’re not careful, though, holiday celebrations can take a toll on your oral health. They frequently involve delicious food, drinks, and sweets that can put you at risk for tooth decay…

Today’s Rotem Dental Care dental post looks at oil pulling; an alternative practice that has been generating a lot of buzz around Toms River. Oil pulling has been a part of Indian Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years. It is the practice of swishing oil in the mouth for twenty minutes to benefit the teeth,…

If you live in the Toms River area and are considering puncturing your lip or tongue, this post is for you. Please consider the following: Infection Your mouth is full of bacteria. Any opening in the tissue carries the risk of infection. The germs from your tongue and mouth can easily get into your bloodstream.…

Hi. I’m Dr. Ronen Rotem. When my Stafford Township and Manchester Township area patients get mouth sores, I advise them to evaluate what they’re eating and make some changes. By following these tips, you too can avoid the discomfort of eating and help to increase the speed of healing. 1. Eat soft or pureed foods.…

Rotem Dental Care patients who wait to have a sore tooth checked end up saying “I wish I had come sooner.” Even with all the various causes of mouth problems, a toothache sends a simple, clear message: “See your dentist!” And it seems like toothaches always get worse on Friday night right before the weekend.…