Being proactive about your oral health is one of the most important things we recommend. Studies prove that regular visits to a dentist aid in the early detection of periodontal disease and oral cancer. Visiting us twice a year limits your chances of developing a serious oral condition. However, staying alert the rest of the year is important […]
7 Tips—and 15 Books—to Prepare Your Child for the Dentist
First visit by their first birthday Before your son or daughter is walking or talking, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that you’ve brought him or her to see us. Why so young? Preschool-aged children are developing cavities at an alarming rate. One in four children in the U.S. […]
5 Dental Themed Rainy Day Activities for Kids
Summer is coming up and it’s usually pretty easy to find activities for your kids when the sun is bright and shining. But when it’s raining, you can easily get a case of cabin fever cramped in the house with kids who are getting bored. If you’re looking for something fun and educational, why not […]
The Importance of Your Family Dentist: Why Consistency Benefits Your Health
Just as every family has a primary care physician, it’s just as important to have a family dentist…. And here’s why. Every parent wants to start their children on the path of good dental health habits early. One way to do this is with a consistency that comes from having a regular family dentist. It […]
Get To Know Our Dental Hygienist Renita!
It’s National Dental Hygiene Month—help us recognize Renita! The American Dental Hygienists’ Association has recognized October as National Dental Hygiene Month. And what better way to celebrate than highlight one of our dental hygienists. Let us take this opportunity to recognize Renita. Born and raised in Livingston, New Jersey Renita, born and raised in Livingston, […]
The Case of the Missing Nose
Have you ever forgotten where you put your nose? Probably not. But this man, Cyril Osment, did in fact lose his nose. How he lost it and its whereabouts remain a mystery. U.K. national Cyril Osment is an 83 year old survivor of skin cancer. Though a survivor, he did lose his nose to the […]