Patients who develop an infection in their smile may be diagnosed with a condition known as periodontal disease. This condition, also referred to as gum disease, is caused by bacteria that result in the natural gum tissues shrinking, bone loss, and even tooth loss with time. Understanding the complications associated with this infection can help […]
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Bruxism is a condition that can cause patients to clench and grind their teeth unknowingly. Drs. Brad Strober and Rebecca Kucharsky Hiess of Edison, NJ can evaluate you and determine if you have bruxism before providing effective treatment options. Types of bruxism To understand what causes this condition, one must first know that there are
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Do you suffer from chronic bad breath? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of people around the world deal with bad breath on a daily basis. While there are many causes of bad breath, the most common is halitosis, or bad oral odor. Fortunately, there are many treatment options available for those who suffer from
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Do you find yourself clenching and grinding your teeth at night? Are you worried about the long-term effects of this behavior? If so, you may want to consider wearing a dental nightguard while you sleep. Our dentists at Gentle Dental Care are dental professionals who can help patients in the Edison, NJ area determine if
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It’s no secret that we envy someone who has a brilliant smile showing off their white teeth. They seem so comfortable and confident. If you are shying away from smiling and showing your teeth, discover how in-office teeth bleaching at Gentle Dental Care will increase your self-confidence and reduce your reluctance to smile. Teeth Bleaching
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In today’s hectic world, it’s tough enough to be diligent about your regular dental preventative care, let alone deal with an emergency on a weekend, holiday, or during the night. If your emergency is after normal business hours, knowing an experienced and compassionate emergency dentist can be a lifesaver. Our team of three skilled dentists
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Flossing gets about as much respect as Rodney Dangerfield or whoever is the latest Jets’ quarterback to not measure up to Broadway Joe. But flossing deserves better. It’s an important part of a good home dental hygiene regimen, as it removes plaque from the surfaces and spaces where your toothbrush can’t. In this first tulip-covered April blog
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When our hygienists talk with our patients from Edison and the surrounding towns, we inquire if they floss regularly. Most say they do. The key word here probably would be “regularly,” as every now and then doesn’t equate to that. Regardless, our hygienists can tell if you’re a regular flosser or not anyway by how
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A New Jersey winter can be tough on the sinuses. The combination of lots of germs hanging around with outdoor cold and indoor dry heat can lead to sinus infections. But it’s not right that your inflamed sinuses also lead to bad breath. That’s a double whammy — as bad as the Devils missing the
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It’s not easy being a teenager. Acne. Cliques at school. Difficult teachers. Essays. Calculus. And that occasional rancid breath. Yes, if you have a teenager in your household in Edison or Timbuktu, odds are you’ve gotten a whiff of, how shall we say, less than pleasant breath. Everyone thinks it’s their teenager being a lazy
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