Our kids should be active and enjoy playing whether it be organized sports, riding bikes or just enjoying flash-light tag with the neighborhood gang.  Summer is the best, but along with the running and jumping comes the occasional trip or fall resulting in an accident.  Mouth injuries in children and teens tops the list.  Here are a few common dental injuries that impact children and teens and some suggestions of how to prevent them and what to do in the case of dental trauma.

Ah the long winter is over and its summer time…onto to all the fabulous, exciting travel plans, family vacations and adventures.  We all look forward to new experiences, but a dental emergency may turn our dream getaway into a stressful situation.  Here are a few tips if you find yourself or a family member dealing with the dreaded dental emergency while traveling.

Summer is here, and that means it is time to watch out for the heat! It's important to stay hydrated in summer for the sake of your body's health, but many people don't know that hydration is also important for your oral health as well!

Drinking plenty of water can protect your mouth and teeth, in the summer, as well as year-round. How? Let's take a look.

Oral health isn’t just about your mouth.  It can be a window into your body’s overall health and well-being.  Caring for your teeth, gums and mouth can help you age better, live longer and feel more confident. Let’s look at these 5 issues and how they impact oral health and aging.

We all have been taught from little up that you must brush your teeth twice a day, but let’s review the other practices that will keep your teeth healthy and reward you with a beautiful smile.

Dental x-rays are low risk, key element of preventative oral care allowing your dentist to detect issues that are not visible during a physical exam.

Let’s examine why they are important:

Dental healthcare is continually evolving when focusing on the comfort, engaging and effective treatments for our pediatric patients. The latest trends and innovations are hopeful for shaping future approaches for children’s oral health.

Have you recently moved to a new home in Plainsboro, NJ?  Are you looking for new health care professionals?  Finding the right family dentist, goes beyond a professional to clean your teeth, but a partner for you and your family to entrust in managing your dental health. Oral health is vital to overall good health. It is so important to establish a relationship with a dentist who understands your family’s unique needs and develop a comprehensive preventative care visits before a dental emergency arises. 

Are you trying to make a decision to replace your tooth or teeth with a Dental Implant?  Dental Implants are a wonderful natural-looking permanent solution for your oral health and overall health and well-being.

Looking for a confidence boost and a boost to your health? Consider investing in Cosmetic Dentistry! Cosmetic Dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of smile by providing functional benefits however, the primary purpose is to give you the smile of your dreams.

Our smiles are not just for looks.  Teeth play an important role in our health and well-being, contributing to our digestion and speech.  The formation of our teeth begins before birth and continues through childhood and adolescence.  Let’s examine the process, recognize and appreciate the importance of our oral health and proper dental care.

When a woman gets pregnant, it causes significant changes throughout her body - and that includes her mouth and teeth! Pregnancy impacts on oral health are due to hormonal changes, increased blood flow and shifts in diet and lifestyle.  Here are a few ways that pregnancy affects your oral hygiene and suggestions to maintain a healthy mouth during this special time.

Orthodontistry in the past was associated with the middle schooler or teenager, but that is not the case anymore.  Adults who would like to improve their smiles, their oral health, and alleviate jaw pain are contemplating orthodontics.   Good-bye to the stigma of braces!  New modern treatment options available for those who want a perfect smile.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us these days and is having a profound and positive impact in the medical world, reshaping dentistry in ways previously unimaginable.  AI’s integration is streamlining processes, improving diagnosis and making dental healthcare more approachable. Here are 5 ways that AI is having a significant impact for your dental health.

Here are a few ideas to add to your Christmas Wish list that will keep your teeth healthy all year long.

‘Tis the season for holiday celebrations, family gatherings, indulgent food and drink.  While enjoying the merriment, remember to maintain your oral health habits and keep your smile sparkling this season.

We often hear “You are what you eat.”  Choosing vitamin and mineral rich foods are the easiest way to stay healthy and fit physically, mentally and keep your smile strong and beautiful.

Nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy teeth and gums. A balanced diet can strengthen tooth enamel, reduce inflammation in gums, and help prevent tooth decay and other oral health issues. Here’s a breakdown of the key nutrients and foods that benefit dental health:

Recently, fluoridated water has been back in the news regarding whether this practice should be continued for the health of not just our teeth, but the health of our environment. 

 In 1945, Grand Rapids, Michigan was the first community in the world to add fluoride to its tap water to improve dental health and reduce cavities in school children.  Scientists in the early 20^th Century noted reduced cavities in children in regions where fluoride was occurring naturally in the water supply.  After successful results in Michigan, communities worldwide moved to fluoridating public water supplies.  The CDC considered this practice one of the great health policies and achievements of the 20^th century.

Halloween is frightfully fun for everyone, but all that candy can play some tricks on your little one’s teeth.  Here are a 6 Tips to balance good oral hygiene and holiday fun.

Flossing and brushing your teeth are the standard practice for your oral health and hygiene, but a real “game changer” for your oral health may be the addition of an electric oral flosser (often called a water flosser or oral irrigator). Flossing is one routine that we tend not to do quite as often as we should. Adding the small powered water device may be the perfect option to ease your dental routine to eliminate plaque build-up, the risk of cavities and even keep your breath smelling fresh.