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…
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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…
Do You Love Your Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Do you love your smile? Do you ever think there is room for improvement? At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River, we use the techniques of cosmetic dentistry to perform smile makeovers that improve the appearance of our patients’ smiles. A smile makeover can produce dramatics results in your overall appearance. Even a small change…
Not All Smile Makeovers Are Created Equal
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
In this post from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River, we’re going to talk about smile makeovers. Some people wonder if the term is synonymous with cosmetic dentistry. Is the placement of four veneers considered a smile makeover? Well, yes and no. If your smile is attractive and healthy except for some chips in your…
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…
Dental Health And You
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River, we emphasize the importance of good dental health to each one of our patients, every time one of them sits down for a checkup. We stick to the basics: brush and floss twice a day, and see us for a checkup twice a year. But there’s more to…
Restoring Teeth At Rotem Dental Care
At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, we use a variety of processes to restore damaged teeth. Most people are familiar with fillings. Traditional fillings are also called ‘direct restorations’ because they are applied to the tooth and then shaped and polished in one visit. Another type of filling is called an ‘indirect restoration’…
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…
Oral Cancer: Early Diagnosis Makes A Big Difference
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
This message from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River concerns oral cancer. When it comes to oral cancer survival rates, two numbers are key: 40% and 90%. 40% of men and women who receive a late-stage diagnosis die within five years. However, the survival rate for early stage diagnosis is 90%. Oral Cavity and Oropharynx—Mouth…
The Health And Beauty Consequences Of Missing Teeth
Categories: Dental health, Dental Implants
This message from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River focuses on missing teeth, bone health, and dental implants. Our teeth have many important functions. We need them to chew our food, talk, and smile. But have you ever considered their role in holding up your face? When we lose teeth, the bone around the site…
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