Last month we detailed how most dental insurance plans work, and why you may want to schedule an appointment with the team at Gentle Dental before the end of the year to avoid leaving insurance money unspent and gone for good. We’re back to give you a second reminder here, plus we have a couple […]
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Although it was first introduced in 1998, most people think the Invisalign tooth straightening system is new. While it was met with early skepticism, Invisalign is now accepted as a great alternative to traditional braces. While Invisalign cannot handle cases where dramatic movement is required, it is excellent for mild to moderate orthodontic treatment. Our
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At Gentle Dental, our goal is to give our patients from Edison and the surrounding areas healthy teeth and gums that they can smile about. But there’s one thing that would make anyone frown, no matter how great his or her smile. That’s leaving dental insurance dollars unused. That’s why we encourage you to schedule
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If you have kids worrying is one of the realities of the job of parenting. And when it comes to your child’s teeth, you may be wondering about thumb sucking. Is he or she sucking their thumb too much? Should they have stopped by now? Are they damaging their teeth? When parents bring their kids
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Now that the kids have all headed back to school in Edison and elsewhere, issues such as acne breakouts or what to wear take on a whole new level of importance. Right in there is the fear of becoming a metal mouth. Although wearing braces is anything but unusual — almost 4.5 million Americans (the
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No one has perfect teeth. Every one of us has a chip here or a gap between a couple of teeth there. A tooth or two could have turned grey from a tetracycline reaction as a kid or your could have a tooth that is misshapen. But you can have the appearance of perfect teeth
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While betting on the U.S. Women’s Team to win the World Cup in July was a pretty sure bet, there’s something else that is much more likely — that a person’s teeth are not perfect. They may look pretty good, but there still may be a crack or a chip here or there. One tooth
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In past blogs we’ve addressed how to take care of your teeth, how to brush, how to floss, etc. There are other things you can do to head off tooth decay before it ever gets a foothold, so this blog let’s get into those. Preventing tooth decay Almost all food has sugar of some sort,
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Shelf space is the thing when it comes to a trip to your local Stop & Shop these days. Where there formerly was one type of Chips Ahoy, now there are like six. There once was a single Special K cereal; now you could get lost in their variety. The same is true for the
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During your twice-yearly exams with the team at Gentle Dental, we do more than simply make your teeth look shiny and bright. Sure, removing tartar and plaque and polishing your teeth are important. But even more important is our examination for the signs of oral cancer. That’s why we pull on your tongue, push on
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