When it comes to gum disease and your child, it’s a good news/bad news situation. The very good news is that children rarely suffer from advanced gum disease, or periodontitis. The not-so-good news? Early gum disease, called gingivitis, is unfortunately an all-too-common childhood problem. What does gingivitis look like in children? Childhood gingivitis has the…
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Once upon a time, silver fillings ruled in dental offices everywhere. For a long time, they were the only option dentists used to close off the spaces on teeth where bacteria could easily enter. Most patients did not regard a pearly white and silver smile as something to be super excited about. Luckily, we have…
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If you have never had a crown before, you might be wondering why crown treatment is best, what the procedure involves, and which type of crown to choose. Let’s get down to the basics of crowns! A crown is the best way to treat many dental conditions, either to strengthen and save the tooth or…
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Most people know when they have a cavity—they can either see it on their tooth or... ouch! They can feel it! But there are certain things that many of our patients don't know about cavities that could save them a trip to our Lebanon, NJ office! 1. Not all sugars are created equal It's quite…
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