When an adult tooth is lost, it won’t grow back. Dental bridges are a common solution, as are artificial teeth supported by dental implants. We place both of these at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ. Traditional dental bridges consist of artificial teeth held in place by crowns (abutments) that are cemented to the…
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Are All Carbs Created Equal?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Most people know that the sugar in candy, cookies, juices, and sodas can harm your teeth, but some people don’t realize that all carbohydrates can cause cavities. As we will describe in this post from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, a handful of pretzels or a piece of pumpernickel bread can have the…
Test Your Cosmetic Dentistry IQ
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
Are you up on the latest cosmetic dentistry procedures offered at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ? Take our quiz and find out! 1. This popular treatment uses a dental composite that resembles enamel. This composite is applied to the surface of the teeth, sculpted, and then hardened and polished. A. Veneers B. Flossing…
Gummy Smile?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental health
Many people with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. It’s a cosmetic dentistry procedure offered at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ. Gum tissue and, in some cases, bone is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a…
7 Ways To Fix A Tooth
In a perfect world, each of your teeth would stay healthy, strong, and brilliantly white throughout your life. Unfortunately, most of us will need to restore a tooth at some point. At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, we can help. A tooth can be compromised by decay, enamel erosion, a chip or crack,…
What Is Lurking Under Your Gumline?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Your overall dental health depends on healthy teeth and gums. Along with regular checkups at Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ regular brushing and flossing helps keep everything in good shape. You already know how to brush your teeth. But there are best practices that you may not be aware of. Bearing in mind…
Rather Have A Root Canal?
Categories: Dental health, General dentistry
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘I’d rather have a root canal’ to describe something painful or unpleasant? At Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, we perform root canals routinely. We think that saying is outdated! A Straightforward Procedure Root canals are not all that complicated. The most important thing to remember is that the…
You May Have Gingivitis
This post from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ is about gingivitis, which is early-stage gum disease. Gum disease is usually the result of poor brushing and flossing habits. When you don’t brush and floss on a regular basis, there is a build-up of plaque, which hardens into a substance called tartar. That’s why…
Improve Your Smile for Yourself (And Those That Look at You)
Categories: Dental health, Implant dentistry
Losing one or more of your natural teeth impacts your smile, and your ability to bite and chew. But with dental implants from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ, you can regain your smile and the ability to eat just about anything. Dental implants are titanium posts that are anchored into your jaw. They…
To Chew Or Not To Chew
Categories: General dentistry, Oral Health
Hello gum chewers! In this post from Rotem Dental Care in Toms River NJ we’re going to talk about that sticky wad in your mouth. You know there can be benefits to gum chewing, but isn’t it a big risk for tooth decay? It really depends on the type of gum. Chewing regular sucrose-based gum…
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