The holidays are a magical time—but let’s be honest, they can also be jammed packed and crazy busy.  From shopping lists to travel plans to keeping the sugar gremlins (a.k.a. kids) in check, stress can sneak up fast. If you’ve noticed your jaw feeling tight or sore this season, you’re not alone. In fact, your jaw might just be turning a little… Grinchy. Let’s unwrap what’s going on behind that holiday jaw tension and how to get your smile feeling festive.

If you have a little one singing “All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth…” this year, you’re in good company. Those adorable gap-toothed holiday smiles are practically a seasonal tradition! But why do kids always seem to lose their front teeth first? Let’s take a festive (and science-backed) look at how tooth eruption works—and why those middle front teeth always seem to start the party.

A bright, white smile can boost confidence and enhance your overall appearance.  However, choosing a safe and effective tooth whitening method is crucial.  The American Dental Association (ADA) approves certain treatments that are both safe and effective when used properly.  Here’s a look at the best ADA-approved teeth whitening methods:

When your teen heads off to college, it’s a whirlwind of new experiences — classes, friends, late-night study sessions, and newfound independence. Amid the excitement, one important thing can easily slip through the cracks: oral health. Between irregular schedules and limited budgets, college students often neglect dental care. But good oral hygiene habits built during these years can last a lifetime. Here’s how to help your college student keep their smile healthy, even miles away from home.

Sugar and spice and everything nice…we all love that bit of sweet, but sugar is the biggest cause of tooth decay.  Sugar directly fuels the bacteria that leads to dental decay and other dental health issues.  Humans love sugar and consume more added sugar than we should, approximately 17 teaspoons on average, nearly double the recommended maximum.   Here is how sugar impacts your dental health and why moderation is the key.

Did you know that tooth enamel is the hardest tissue in the body, but once it’s lost, it cannot regenerate on its own. Toothpastes marketed for “rebuilding” or “repairing” enamel don’t actually grow enamel back — instead, they help strengthen and protect the enamel you still have. Here’s how they work and how effective they really are:

TMJ is short for Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction.  Have you ever heard clicking in your jaw, noticed stiffness in your jaw or experienced headaches or jaw pain?  These symptoms may indicate that you are dealing with TMJ.  Here are a few important things to understand about the condition.

Embarrassed by your smile, or just looking to improve your smile, modern orthodontistry allows you options! Here is a breakdown for Advantages and Disadvantage for you to consider when choosing the treatment that works best for your lifestyle, your condition and budget.

Maintaining regular dental visits is one of the most important steps in ensuring long-term oral health for you and your family. Surveys done recently revealed that children who see the dentist regularly have less cavities and adults have significantly fewer missing teeth.  How often should those visits actually happen?

Dental hygiene isn’t just about brushing and flossing—it's also full of fascinating facts that might surprise you! No need to be a dental expert, these fun dental tidbits will keep your smile healthy and informed.

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.