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Ease up on your gums — don’t brush your teeth too hard!
posted: Oct. 29, 2024.
A lot of patients go at their teeth like they were sanding an old floor—that is to say, way too hard! Brushing too hard is probably the most common mistake Read more
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Seal of Approval
posted: Oct. 22, 2024.
Outside activities? You slather your kids with sunscreen. Biking? You don’t let your child leave the house without a helmet. Youth sports? You provide mouthguards and padding and headgear and Read more
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Root Canal Recovery
posted: Oct. 15, 2024.
Anyone who has had a compromised tooth knows that the amount of discomfort it causes can be extremely unpleasant. Although no one looks forward to a root canal, this procedure Read more
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Dangers of Alcohol and Oral Health
posted: Oct. 08, 2024.
We often have patients who ask, “Can drinking alcohol affect my oral health?” There are, in fact, a few reasons why that martini may not be good for your pearly Read more
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October is National Dental Hygiene Month: A simple oral health routine for your busy lifestyle
posted: Oct. 01, 2024.
Adults are no strangers to feeling like there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. Your alarm clock rings and within minutes you ping pong around Read more
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Just What Is a Cavity, Anyway?
posted: Sep. 24, 2024.
So you might be wondering, just what are cavities? How do we get them? What do they do to our teeth? How can we prevent them? Let’s talk! Our teeth need Read more
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Make Brushing Teeth Fun!
posted: Sep. 17, 2024.
It’s understandable that kids would rather be playing outside or watching their favorite movie instead of doing a “boring” task like brushing their teeth. But there are ways to make Read more
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Does flossing hurt your gums?
posted: Sep. 10, 2024.
Ideally, it should never hurt when you floss your teeth. But if you haven’t flossed in a long while or don’t do it regularly, you may experience sore or bleeding Read more
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Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!
posted: Sep. 03, 2024.
September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Read more
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Telltale Signs that Your Tooth has a Cavity
posted: Aug. 27, 2024.
the doctor and our team at Central Jersey Dental Arts frequently get questions about cavity causes and prevention. You brush twice a day and floss regularly. You rinse with mouthwash, Read more
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Clean Toothbrush/Healthy Toothbrush
posted: Aug. 20, 2024.
We’ve all learned a lot about keeping healthy lately. Thorough hand washing, disinfecting cell phones and keyboards, wiping down shopping carts and door handles—all these low-maintenance cleaning habits can have Read more
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The Many Types of Sedation Dentistry
posted: Aug. 13, 2024.
There are many reasons to choose sedation dentistry. Perhaps anxiety is an issue, or your teeth are extremely sensitive. You may have a low pain threshold, an easily triggered gag Read more
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Ancient Grains for Modern Diets
posted: Aug. 06, 2024.
One of the latest foods in dietary news is also one of the oldest—ancient grains. What makes these old-timers so appealing to modern tastes? Let’s run down the menu! Why Are Read more
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Osteoporosis and Oral Health
posted: Jul. 30, 2024.
Today, the doctor and our team at Central Jersey Dental Arts thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have osteoporosis or are Read more
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The Stages of Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 23, 2024.
Taking care of your gums is one of the best ways to protect your smile. But sometimes, we treat our gums like an afterthought when it comes to dental care. Read more
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Dentin Tooth Sensitivity Treatments
posted: Jul. 16, 2024.
Dentine hypersensitivity can be described as a sharp and sudden pain caused by cold food and beverages. It’s present in more than half the population and result from receding gums Read more