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April is Oral Health Month. This means that people everywhere are considering new ways to ensure they are taking good care of their gums and teeth. In celebration, we would like to give you these goals for this month to ensure the health of your smile. Visit the Dentist First and foremost, the most important thing you can do for your oral health is to visit the dentist twice a year. As important a…Read More

Dry mouth is an unpleasant and embarrassing condition. Whether your new mouthwash has a high alcohol content that’s drying you out, you just ate dry food, or you are going through cancer treatments, dry mouth is the result and can be quite uncomfortable. Beyond leaving you drinking glass after glass of water to no avail, dry mouth can also have a negative impact on your oral health, and as a res…Read More

If you have ever had a toothache, you know that the unique pain is something that you never forget. Of course, you want to promptly see your dentist in the event of any tooth pain, but if you need to wait for whatever reason, there are ways to cope in the meantime. Here are some tips for coping with tooth pain before you come in to see your Manahawkin dentist. Causes of Tooth Pain Inflammation/Cav…Read More

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is incredibly common: more than half of people in the U.S. have it. Unfortunately, many people who have it aren’t taking the proper steps to reverse its damage and stop its progression. The most important step to fighting gum disease is regular visits to your dentist for a cleaning. When you have gum disease, it’s important that you see your dent…Read More