Living With Dental Fear

You are Not Alone! Fear of the dentist is real, especially in the senior citizen segment of the population. The reason? Senior citizens are the folks who had some of the worst experiences with dental care in the past because advanced research and pain-free dentistry was not available at that time. Somehow that fear has…

Summer Food Favorites Can Wreak Havoc on Your Teeth

Categories: Oral Hygiene

Summer Foods Can Jeopardize Your Oral Health We all love a good summer barbeque with lots of marinades or sweet sauces. How about those delightful and cooling sherbet or ice cream desserts? Let’s not forget pre-sweetened drinks of juice, sport drinks or any summer drink concoction you can imagine. All of these foods and drinks…

Have a Beautiful Smile at Any Age

Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry for Any Age The 21st century has brought many advances. People are more conscious and concerned for the health of their bodies and their teeth. Unfortunately, not everyone has the good fortune of naturally beautiful teeth. This is where cosmetic or implant dentistry can complete your efforts to look your best…

This July 4th Claim Your Independence with Dental Implants

Categories: Dental Implants

Are Loose or Missing Teeth Robbing Your Independence? It’s time to take charge! Loose and missing teeth can cause you to feel a diminished sense of self-esteem. People with loose or missing teeth avoid smiling and social interaction allowing poor oral health to keep them locked up in a sense of helplessness and embarrassment. Dental…

The Security of Implant Supported Dentures

What are Implant Supported Dentures? Implant supported dentures are taking over the industry as the newest innovation for complete adhesive denture replacement. Old fashioned adhesive dentures are a thing of the past because of their inability to allow the wearer the security of no slippage, ease of talking and carefree eating. If You Want a…

Dr. Ron Rotem is Changing Lives One Smile at a Time

Categories: Oral Hygiene

Dental Implants Will Change Your Life Toms River dentist, Dr. Ron Rotem is known for his gentle and caring method of changing lives with dental implants. If you have crooked or missing teeth; if you are too self-conscious to smile or tired of wearing ill-fitting dentures, learn how dental implants can change your life. Why…

Seasonal Foods can be Hazardous to Your Teeth

Categories: Dental, Oral Hygiene

Eat Well for the Sake of Your Teeth It seems when warmer weather arrives, people completely change their eating habits and throw caution to the wind. Choosing foods and beverages with more sugar, acid and fat can be dangerous to your overall health as well as to your teeth. Make Wise Choices In an article…

Women, Bone Density and Tooth Loss

Categories: Dental, Oral Hygiene

Bone Density Loss indicated as Most Common Cause of Tooth Loss in Women An article written by the National Institute on Health indicates that as women age, loss of bone density occurs affecting the jawbone. When the density of the jawbone is affected, teeth begin to loosen and shift causing the face to change in appearance and…

How Genetics Play a Part in Gum Disease

Categories: Dental, Oral Hygiene

Advice about Gum Disease that shouldn’t be Ignored  A CBS News article indicates that the possibility of hereditary gum disease may be caused by reduced levels of a particular key enzyme known as Cathepsin C. This reduced enzyme coupled with poor dental hygiene can create the perfect storm for chronic dental problems beginning with swollen and bleeding…