Tooth Tartar Threatens Teeth

Bacteria building particles, left untreated, create plaque that eventually turns to hardened tooth tartar.  Tartar, difficult to remove, leads to gum disease.  Good oral health habits can prevent tooth tarter from forming on your teeth. Where Tooth Tartar Comes From If you are not in the habit of brushing and flossing after meals, you will…

Exceptional Dentistry in Toms River

Exceptional dentistry is when the dental practice is part of the community for 20 years and advances its knowledge consistently for the benefit of its patients.  Such exceptional dentistry is Rotem Dental Care. The Center for Exceptional Dentistry Rotem Dental Care of Toms River was built 20 years ago in Ocean County by Dr. Ron…

Friends help Friends Smile

Smiling is a natural reaction to feeling happy, pleased or hearing something funny.  When people don’t smile as a natural reaction to these events, friends or family members need to take notice. Helping a Friend Smile If you know someone who always hides their smile with a hand over their mouth or tries to smile…

Dental Pain Elimination

It’s very interesting how the mind works.  Most people have a fear of dental pain during treatment, but the anticipation of the pain is much worse than the reality.  Times have changed.  No need to fear dental work again!  Sedation dentistry is your dental pain elimination. Dental Pain Phobia Phobia is explained as something that…

Oral Hygiene Basics

You know when your oral hygiene is working!  Your teeth feel fresh, your gums are pink and your breath is not a constant problem.  If you feel otherwise, it’s time to check up on your practice of oral hygiene for a good measure of health. Oral Hygiene for Gums Take a good look at your…

Blood Pressure Meds and Oral Health

If you have high blood pressure and are taking medications to control it, you should know how to protect yourself from the effect these medications have on your oral health. High Blood Pressure Affects Gums If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure and you’ve been prescribed medications to control the condition, be aware…

Missing Teeth

It’s time for Halloween and carving up the pumpkin.  Part of the pumpkin carving tradition is to carve triangular eyes and missing teeth.  Missing teeth may be fun on a pumpkin, but in real life missing teeth are no laughing matter. Complications of Missing Teeth In addition to the cosmetic affect of missing teeth, the…

Gag Reflex

It can happen to anyone.  As soon as anything touches the back of the tongue, the roof of the mouth or the back of the throat it triggers gag reflex.  If this happens to you during dental treatment, there is a better way! Caring Treatment for Gag Reflex At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River,…