Just about everyone, except maybe your yoga instructor or the Dalai Lama, grinds his or her teeth some times. After all, our bosses, kids, job, and other things can drive us crazy. Occasional teeth grinding, medically called bruxism, isn’t really any big deal — you have to clench your teeth occasionally when your boss is […]
This is the time of year when people make resolutions. Eat better. Join a gym. Read more books. Learn how to stop blading my lob wedge. Most people don’t include “Take better care of my teeth” on their list. But maybe we all should. After all, a healthy mouth is a key to a happy […]
We get lots of snow in Edison. But after a day or two it usually isn’t its whitest. Is that kind of how you feel about your teeth? Cut your teeth some slack — it’s not easy staying white. Our tooth enamel is the hardest tissue of the entire human body, but it’s not superhuman. […]
Heading into prime party season you may want to give your teeth a little something to get them ready for all the festivities. After all, you may be doing things such as having your nails done or getting your hair styled. You could be having a little Botox here or there or having a facial. […]
Last month we detailed how most dental insurance plans work, and why you may want to schedule an appointment with the team at Gentle Dental before the end of the year to avoid leaving insurance money unspent and gone for good. We’re back to give you a second reminder here, plus we have a couple […]
Although it was first introduced in 1998, most people think the Invisalign tooth straightening system is new. While it was met with early skepticism, Invisalign is now accepted as a great alternative to traditional braces. While Invisalign cannot handle cases where dramatic movement is required, it is excellent for mild to moderate orthodontic treatment. Our […]
At Gentle Dental, our goal is to give our patients from Edison and the surrounding areas healthy teeth and gums that they can smile about. But there’s one thing that would make anyone frown, no matter how great his or her smile. That’s leaving dental insurance dollars unused. That’s why we encourage you to schedule […]
If you have kids worrying is one of the realities of the job of parenting. And when it comes to your child’s teeth, you may be wondering about thumb sucking. Is he or she sucking their thumb too much? Should they have stopped by now? Are they damaging their teeth? When parents bring their kids […]
Now that the kids have all headed back to school in Edison and elsewhere, issues such as acne breakouts or what to wear take on a whole new level of importance. Right in there is the fear of becoming a metal mouth. Although wearing braces is anything but unusual — almost 4.5 million Americans (the […]
No one has perfect teeth. Every one of us has a chip here or a gap between a couple of teeth there. A tooth or two could have turned grey from a tetracycline reaction as a kid or your could have a tooth that is misshapen. But you can have the appearance of perfect teeth […]
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