June is Oral Health Month, which is a great time to highlight an important dental care fact: Yes, you can get cavities between your front teeth. You can get cavities in, on, or around any teeth. No tooth enamel is immune to decay, but with proper oral hygiene and professional dental care, you can maintain a healthy, strong smile.
Do you find yourself diagnosed with tooth decay every time you go to the dentist for a teeth cleaning? Do you often suffer from tooth pain and need an emergency dental appointment? Some people are more susceptible to cavities, no matter how diligent you are about oral hygiene. Find out what’s going on with your teeth and how to improve your chances of a healthy, cavity-free mouth.
The foundation of good oral hygiene is teeth brushing, but there are plenty of ways to get dental care right and plenty of ways to get it wrong. Take time to “brush up” on the best methods for keeping your teeth clean and you won’t have to worry about oral health problems like tooth decay, gum disease, and procedures like root canal therapy or extractions.
For anyone who thinks their teeth are just a means to biting and chewing food or that any oral health problems will eventually go away on their own, the fate of NFL wide receiver Mike Williams should make you reconsider. Officials recently announced that the 36-year-old former football player died in September 2023 of brain infections stemming from dental problems.
If you take great care of your teeth all year long, you probably don’t have much to worry about on Halloween – as long as you continue to follow best practices for at-home dental care. But we are all susceptible to Halloween shenanigans and sweets, and making the wrong choices could damage your smile. Stay smart and stay safe while you and your ghouls trick or treat.
When you visit a Red Bank family dentistry practice, you are part of a dental office dedicated to oral health care at every age and stage of life. It’s not just cleanings and check-ups, it’s a true consideration of what every individual patient needs as an adult, child, senior citizen, or teen. Find out what each age group requires when it comes to oral health and how your family dentist delivers.
June is Oral Health Month, which is a great time to ask yourself if you’re doing all you can to maintain healthy teeth and gums. The smart routine is to maintain excellent oral hygiene at home and rely on your dentist to provide professional dental care.
Invisalign is a low-maintenance orthodontic treatment. Patients don’t have brackets and wires adhered to their teeth that demand singular attention night and day. What patients do have are easily removable trays for when you’re ready to eat or brush. When aligners do come out for cleaning, follow these tips to keep each Invisalign tray clean for as long as you need to wear them.
A toothache can be debilitating. From pain to fever to swelling to interruptions while eating and speaking, this is a dental problem that needs to be corrected and quickly. The sooner you see your dentist, the less likely you are to need an intense restoration. But, sometimes, the infection demands a certain kind of dental care to get you back to normal. Here are some of the most common ways to repair tooth decay and when these procedures are necessary.
Just like kids and teens get butterflies for a new school year, teachers do too. However, not all teachers are thrilled to return to school because they aren’t feeling particularly great about their teeth, and when you don’t feel great about yourself your confidence in front of the classroom can falter. Here are dental care techniques to get you ready for the new school year.
Thank you both, Carole and Christine, for helping me with my teeth last week! I appreciate your sacrifice, all the extra hours and your committment to give me above and beyond the call of duty attention. See you soon with my follow-ups!
Always a pleasure!
Hygentist was extraordinary. Overall pleasant office visit.
I was in great pain and they took me right in on the same day I called. Doctor Carole is the best most gentlest and sweetest woman. I would recommend this practice to anyone, I love them.
I called and was given a same day appointment. My problem was quite a job, yet Dr. Carole took care of the problem completely, compassionately and most importantly gently. It’s always a pleasure to be taken care of by Dr Carole, Christine, Kathy and the rest of the staff in a calming and caring environment. … Read more
This is not like a dental appointment, it’s like visiting friends. The work done is always top notch too! I love these people!!!
I love this Dental office. They are all so nice and thoughtful. You can trust them. Highly recommended.
Painless, flawless, friendly and fair. Highly recommend. Never have to wait and staff feels like family.
Carole’s staff is kind and very attentive and makes you feel completely comfortable with any work to be performed.
My experience at the dentist was very satisfying. The hygienist cleaned my teeth to perfection which has never been done before. I was extremely satisfied with the experience of meeting Dr. Jewell and look forward to coming back. Thank you.
