If you notice your teeth have become sensitive to hot and cold foods, during dental cleanings, or while brushing your teeth, you may have receding gums, which expose the root of the tooth. Over time, receding gums untreated can lead to more serious health issues like gum disease and tooth decay. Therefore, it’s important to…
When taking care of your oral health, you may think about your teeth and gums, but your jawbone is just as important as the other parts of your mouth. The jaw plays a critical role in keeping your teeth and gum healthy and strong. However, you may not know how to maintain your jawbone’s integrity.…
Protecting your teeth is vital throughout different growth stages. Children can suffer damage to their adult teeth from traumatic accidents, contact sports, poor hygiene, or teeth grinding. A cost-effective way that many parents can help their children avoid damaging their teeth is by getting them a custom-fitted mouthguard. Knowing when and how to use a…
Motorcycle accidents can result in serious injuries because motorcycles do not offer the same protections that cars do. One of the most common injuries motorcyclists face is dental injuries, which can range from mild to severe. These injuries can cause physical and emotional suffering and prevent you from carrying out basic tasks like eating and…
After a car accident, you may experience serious injuries, including dental trauma. Sometimes, you may not notice the damage to your teeth until weeks or months after the accident, so it can be challenging to know when it’s time to see a dentist. Therefore, it’s important to look out for symptoms that may indicate you…
During childhood, your teeth constantly move, grow, and shift, making it a pivotal time for oral hygiene. While you always want to ensure your children have the best dental health to set them up for success, they can experience dental problems that may need treatment. With our preventative and proactive care at Rockland Dental Specialists,…
If you experience jaw pain and issues opening and closing your mouth, you may have Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ). The temporomandibular joint is the most used joint in your body and is located where the lower jaw meets the base of the skull. This joint allows you to talk and chew comfortably. But, this joint…
Teeth clenching and/or grinding is a very common habit, affecting millions of Americans during sleep. This subconscious habit is almost impossible to stop because it occurs when you are not awake and able to address it. Teeth grinding can lead to serious damage to the teeth, so if you do have this habit, you need…
A chipped tooth can be anything from a minor nuisance to a serious emergency. For our purposes in this article, we will consider instances in which people chip a front tooth as opposed to cases of cracked or broken teeth anywhere in the mouth. There are different considerations based on where the tooth is located…
Many people think that fluoride is just for children. The source of this misconception is likely the fact that dental insurance benefits typically only pay for fluoride treatments for children up to a certain age. This misleads many to believe that fluoride only has benefits for children, and this is far from the truth. In…