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Think Twice Before You Undergo Botox Treatment for Chronic Jaw Pain
posted: Aug. 30, 2021.
There's still much about the underlying nature of chronic jaw joint dysfunction we have yet to unravel. Treating these conditions known as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) may therefore require Read more -
Don't Fear the Root Canal - It Could Just Save Your Tooth
posted: Aug. 25, 2021.
Root canals often get a bum rap. Although the procedure saves millions of teeth every year, it's often erroneously portrayed as an unpleasant experience. And if that wasn't enough, Read more -
The Science of Sugar
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
Some languages have many different words for love. Some have many different words for snow. One language even has different words for a tasty layered sandwich. Is that a hoagie
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Which Implant Crown Attachment Method is Best for You?
posted: Aug. 20, 2021.
If you've decided on a dental implant to replace a missing tooth, you've made a great choice. Implants are a big favorite of both dentists and patients, not only Read more -
Dreaming of a stunning smile without using braces?
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
Most of us aren’t born with a red carpet smile. And if you’ve thought about straightening your teeth but are apprehensive about doing so with traditional orthodontic treatment, the doctor
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4 Tips to Getting the Dental Care You Need, Even on a Tight Budget
posted: Aug. 15, 2021.
If your budget gets squeezed, cutting non-essential expenses can be a wise move. But think twice before lumping dental care into that category—postponing dental visits or treatment could put Read more -
The Evolution of the Toothbrush
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
Oral hygiene has always been an important part of maintaining overall health. For thousands of years, humans have found ways to keep their teeth and mouths clean. According to the
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Don't Ignore Chronic Mouth Breathing - It Could Disrupt Jaw Development
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
Although the air we breathe has one destination—the lungs—it can arrive there via two possible routes: through the nose or the mouth. In terms of survival, it matters little Read more -
Cracked Mouth Corners: How to Resolve This Irritating Problem
posted: Aug. 05, 2021.
In addition to the usual tooth and gum problems, dentists also see patients with soft tissue infections in and around the mouth. One of the more common of these Read more -
Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes
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Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
posted: Jul. 31, 2021.
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss. But Read more -
Dental X-Ray Safety
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
It's easy to be skeptical about X-rays whether we speak of a full-body X-ray or a dental X-ray. Radiation is radiation. It's vital to know all the facts before judging
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A Bonded Retainer - Another Option for Keeping Your New, Straight Smile
posted: Jul. 26, 2021.
For some, the excitement over their braces coming off gets dampened a bit with the prospect of now having to wear a retainer. But it has to be—newly realigned Read more -
Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
posted: Jul. 21, 2021.
We instinctively know when a smile looks normal—and when it doesn't. It could be that something simply looks out of place like crooked teeth. But we might also notice Read more -
What’s the advantage to Invisalign®?
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
Invisalign, which we happily provide at Upper Montclair Dental Associates, is a great alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment if you've been apprehensive about the thought of metal braces. During your
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Your 'Toothache' Might Actually be Unrelated to Your Teeth
posted: Jul. 16, 2021.
When you see your dentist about mouth pain, you expect to hear that it's a decayed or fractured tooth, or maybe a gum infection. But you might be surprised Read more