Did you wake up in the middle of the night with a toothache? Maybe you were hit in the mouth while playing a game of basketball? No matter the cause, you are now facing a dental emergency. Although you never expected to find yourself in their situation, it is more common than you might believe. In fact, one in six Americans faces one every year. When it happens to you, do you know what to do? In addition to calling your dentist in Newark right away, there are several things you should do at home.
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Happy oral cancer awareness month! Oral cancer awareness may not sound like something to celebrate, but according to researchers at the Oral Cancer Foundation, more patients who are aware of the warning signs and seek screening and diagnosis in the earliest stages means less annual deaths from this disease. That’s why we’re here to encourage patients to celebrate oral cancer awareness month by getting to know the warning signs of this disease and visiting the dentist for oral cancer screenings at least twice a year during
Traditional tooth replacement solutions like dental bridges and dentures only replace the parts of your teeth above the gum line. While this is preferable to foregoing tooth replacement altogether, without the roots of your teeth, your smile is not complete. That’s why more dentists than ever before are recommending
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It’s impossible to not feel a sense of hope for the new year as the clock ticks down on the previous 12 months. You begin to think about all the changes and improvements you want to make to your life. If not careful, you can set a series of lofty goals that may be not reasonable, but what if you changed things up this year? What if the focus for the upcoming cycle stayed on making improvements in certain behaviors, allowing them to fuel all of your goals? A prime example is with your oral health. A simple resolution that your dentist in Newark suggests is that you place it at the top of your list of priorities. Read on to learn why this is some sound advice to follow and how
Every year, the dental field takes leaps forward. While you may not see the results of innovative techniques and technologies entering the dental office right away, you can look forward to reaping the benefits of these advances in years to come. Read this post to learn more about studies and discoveries in the last year that are impacting dental care. Visit your dentist twice a year for regular, 
You’re over the dreary weather and so glad Summer is just around the corner. To get ready for the warm weather, you’ve broken out your bike and started riding at Rittenhouse Park, you’ve stopped eating white bread and pasta, and you’ve even taken a few yoga classes to help reduce your stress. And, although you’re happy with the results, there’s one aspect of your Summer body you should also keep in mind – your smile. With teeth whitening in Newark from the team at
It was an exciting day – you’d been working all Spring to get ready for your first game in the new adult softball league you joined. When you arrived at Folk Memorial Park, the team was pumped, even though it was just a friendly competition. You stepped out onto the field, glove in hand, and headed for center field. The crack of the bat caused you to take your stance, but the sun caught you off guard, and made you miss the Popfly that was headed your way – it ricocheted off the ground and caught you right in the mouth, knocking out one of your teeth. Everyone gathered around to help, and one of your friends called their dentist, since they knew first-hand how great the care is, and that they offered