John A. Carollo, DMD Blog

Do you have one or more missing teeth that you need to replace? One of the most popular and effective ways to do this is with dental implants. By serving as your new permanent roots, your restoration(s) will provide a durable and natural-looking replacement for your smile for a lifetime. But did you know that vitamin D is important for your treatment success? Keep reading to learn why this nutrient is essential for dental implants and ways to obtain more of it!

Whether you’ve lost a single tooth, several teeth, or an entire arch, dental implants are the next best thing to your natural smile. Unlike traditional prosthetics, both the roots and crowns are recreated. As a result, dental implants closely look and feel real. However, they don’t have any nerve endings, so you won’t feel normal sensations. Any sensitivity in a dental implant indicates there may be a serious problem. 

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If your smile is hindered by teeth you feel are subpar, you might be in the habit of hiding them behind your lips or hand. However, flashing your smile not only broadcasts how you’re feeling but also comes with health advantages, including an elevated mood. It can be hard to want to show your pearly whites when they’re crooked, chipped, or discolored, but cosmetic dental treatment can make these issues a thing of the past. Here are five benefits of smiling after investing in cosmetic dentistry according to your dentist in Florham Park.

Do you have small teeth that make your smile look short? You’re not alone. Virtually nobody is born with a perfect smile. Even celebrities who are known for their pearly whites have often had cosmetic dental work done. While some treatments used to only be available to the rich and famous, there are now a variety of ways to fix issues with your smile without breaking the bank. Read on to learn what causes small teeth and three ways a cosmetic dentist can fix them.

Just a couple of hours down the road from Florham Park, the Sugar Factory in Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino features more than 500 types of candy. From the King Kong Sundae that serves 12 people to 64-ounce, alcohol-infused smoking candy goblets like the Lollipop Passion, the Sugar Factory might just be the best place in New Jersey to treat your sweet tooth.

It sounds like a lot of fun for your taste buds, but it’s important to be mindful that sugars in food and drinks play a significant role in the development of tooth decay. Bacteria within the plaque that forms over teeth use the sugar as energy and releases acid as a waste product, which gradually dissolves the enamel on your teeth.

There are alternatives to sugar when you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth; one study found that approximately 85 percent of Americans use sugar substitutes in some form. And they are added to many processed foods.

But are they truly a superior option as it pertains to your oral health?

Having chronic bad breath can take a toll on your self-esteem. Things you should be able to enjoy like photos with family members and intimate conversations with your partner can be a source of concern. While your first instinct may be to cut out certain foods from your diet to eliminate the root of the problem, incorporating new ones may actually be the solution.  By introducing yogurt as part of your daily diet, your struggles with bad breath may soon be a thing of the past.

When it comes to getting older, many people appreciate a newfound sense of wisdom and perspective on life. Of course, aging comes with a lot of physical changes as well, and it’s not uncommon for people to make diet and lifestyle changes to maintain their health as time goes on. But one additional area that often requires more attention is your oral health! Keep reading as a dentist for seniors discusses common problems in the twilight years and easy dental hygiene tips you can use to prevent them.