Oral Health

Benjamin Franklin once said:   It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them. This holds true for almost everything in life, including dental care. For parents in the Toms River area, teaching your children good oral hygiene techniques early in life will benefit their smile throughout their life. If you wait too…

Hello! I’m Ronen Rotem, DDS, of Rotem Dental Care in Toms River. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 1995. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion, or bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. The ideal bite is when the…

Are you a busy Toms River resident suffering with a toothache, but ignoring the pain? Have you started chewing on one side of your mouth to avoid your sensitive teeth? Have you stopped drinking hot and cold beverages to alleviate the discomfort? Dental pain is like an unpaid speeding ticket, ignoring it won’t make it…

General dentists are trained in a wide variety of dental procedures. However, sometimes, your Toms River general dentist will refer you to a specialist, or include a specialist as part of your treatment team. Following are some of the most common dental specialties found in the Toms River area: Endodontists Endodontists specialize in root canal…

1. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to your pediatrician about fluoride supplements. Fluoride strengthens both the teeth you can see and the ones still forming in the jaw. 2. Set a timer when you brush to make sure you spend at least…

1. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to your pediatrician about fluoride supplements. Fluoride strengthens both the teeth you can see and the ones still forming in the jaw. 2. Set a timer when you brush to make sure you spend at least…