Sore, sensitive gums can make oral hygiene a challenge. Although brushing and flossing are effective at maintaining a healthy mouth, gum sensitivity often makes people avoid these activities due to pain. Gum sensitivity can range from mild to severe, but even those with minor sensitivity should not ignore the fact that issues with the gums …Read the full article
What is the Correct Way to Brush Your Teeth? Brushing Techniques
Brushing your teeth is — hopefully — an ingrained part of your everyday routine. It helps freshen your breath, eliminate leftover food particles, and give your smile a clean boost. But are you brushing the right way to maximize the benefits? Below, Dr. Ivan Stein and Dr. Allan Stein provide useful tips to improve your …Read the full article
Unhappy With Your Teeth? Cosmetic Dentistry Gives You a Reason To Smile
Many people wish they could change something about their smile. Whether it involves a desire for whiter teeth, broken tooth repair, tooth gap correction, a more youthful smile or a self-esteem boost, the great news is that cosmetic dentistry now offers a broad variety of options for improving your smile. At Northfield Dental Group, we …Read the full article
How Do I Know If I Have a Dental Emergency?
Dental emergencies are more common than people realize. How can you know if you are experiencing a dental emergency? Since many dental issues can cause pain related to inflammation, it can be hard to tell. The team at Northfield Dental Group explores some of the common situations in which dental emergencies occur.
Why You Need To Start Flossing Every Day
The American Dental Association recommends using an interdental cleaner like floss every single day. There are a variety of reasons that this is important for your long-term dental health. Proper dental hygiene is critical for preventing gum disease and cavities. It also ensures the removal of bacteria-filled plaque, which can lead to more severe periodontal …Read the full article
5 Important Facts to Know about Gum Disease
So much focus is put on having clean, cavity-free teeth that some people forget about the importance of the gums when it comes to oral health. To better inform their patients about the need for the best periodontal care, West Orange’s premier dentists at Northfield Dental Group share this blog, which includes some of the …Read the full article
5 Benefits of Dental Bonding
At Northfield Dental Group in West Orange, NJ, our patients are big fans of dental bonding. This easy, effective cosmetic procedure can make aesthetic improvements that transform their smiles. To perform dental bonding, the dentist molds resin (in putty form) over the desired teeth and then hardens it by shining an ultraviolet light. Once the …Read the full article
What Happens If You Have a Missing Tooth?
When some adults lose a tooth, they feel so embarrassed about the situation that they do not visit a dentist to take care of the problem. The outstanding team of dentists at Northfield Dental Group in West Orange, New Jersey want to stress the importance of replacing a missing tooth in a timely manner. To …Read the full article
What Everyone Should Know about Whitening Strips
Most people who resolve to whiten their teeth head straight to the drug store to find a kit. Roughly 37 million people in the United States purchased whitening products in the year 2020. Just because bleaching products like whitening strips are popular does not make them very effective, however. Here, the dentists at Northfield Dental …Read the full article
Answers to All Your Questions about Veneers
Porcelain veneers are thin shields placed over the front of your natural teeth to cover up imperfections like cracks, stains, gaps and crookedness. In recent years, this cosmetic treatment has grown in popularity among patients who were not genetically blessed with amazing teeth. If you have been contemplating veneers to perfect your smile, the cosmetic …Read the full article