Morris County Dental Associates Blog

If you spot yellowing, stains, dullness, or other issues with the color of your teeth, you might feel a significant blow to your overall confidence. You might seek teeth whitening solutions to brighten your smile and make you feel proud of your teeth’s appearance again.

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If you feel extreme pain in your tooth or see other severe changes in your smile, you know to call your dentist right away. But dental problems can also present with more subtle symptoms that may have you guessing you should wait to tell your dentist at your next regularly scheduled appointment.

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Dental implants have improved the lives of countless individuals throughout the world. In fact, just within the U.S. alone, it is estimated that 5 million implants are placed each year! There are a lot of reasons why people seek out dental implants: increased chewing ability, clearer enunciation, improved esthetics, not having to cut down adjacent teeth for bridgework, and the fact you can’t get a cavity on a dental implant are a few examples.

However, many people believe that things can’t go wrong with dental implants: that they are indestructible and will last forever. This is an unfortunate misconception! While dental implants do have a very high success rate of over 95%, there are some instances when they can fail early. This article, written by our very own Dr. Ira Goldberg, addresses some of the causes of dental implant failure, as well as what can be done for a failing implant.  

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Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. Half of American adults consider this drink to be a staple in their daily routine. Despite its cultural significance, many people might not realize that coffee could harm your smile if you are not careful.

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As soon as we start to grow baby teeth, we begin visiting our dentists on a regular basis. In adulthood, our lives might be busier, and we might wonder if we need to see our dentist so frequently. To maximize your preventative dental care, you should visit your dentist for routine exams and teeth cleanings.

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Many dental patients might be familiar with porcelain veneers, cap-like shells that a dentist can attach to the front of teeth to build a brighter and more even smile according to their aesthetic goals. But did you know you can achieve a similar effect at a more affordable cost? Dr. Ira Goldberg, a dentist in Succasunna, NJ, wrote an article describing resin veneers, cosmetic dental fixtures that can help you get the smile of your dreams.

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Patients with missing teeth can find effective, comprehensive tooth replacement with dental implants from their dentist. These dental fixtures use anchors in the jaw to support prosthetic teeth that can replace one, several, or an entire arch of teeth if needed.

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A dental crown is a useful tool that a dentist will use to restore the structure and health of a damaged tooth. While durable, a crown is not necessarily indestructible. Abnormal pressure on this ceramic cap can result in the crown dislodging or breaking.

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Patients can find long-lasting and highly effective tooth replacements with dental implants. But what are the components that make up this restorative dental appliance?

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Whether you have lost one, several, or an entire arch of teeth, you know that missing teeth can significantly deter your quality of life. But you may also feel stressed by the many options available to restore your smile and replace these lost teeth.

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