You’re looking over the diner’s menu, and everything sounds great, but you’ll be ordering the soup even though you’ve had a craving for a burger all week. Why? Because your missing teeth make it quite awkward to chew most foods, and you really don’t want to struggle with it in public, even surrounded by strangers. If you’re currently dealing with missing teeth, you have a multitude of options that can help you reclaim both your smile and your diet, but most dentists and patients agree that dental implants in Edison is by far the best one. Are they right for you? How can you be sure? We help you figure out this important question today. (more…)

When you see someone’s gorgeous smile, do you instantly feel at ease — or do you feel self-conscious because your own pearly whites aren’t as dazzling as you wish they were? Teeth naturally become discolored over time; we drink coffee and wine, we eat staining foods, and we don’t always give a lot of thought to how our everyday activities affect the color of our teeth. Fortunately, there are lots of options out there for getting a brighter smile. Unfortunately, not all of those options work well. Some of them might even harm you! Your dentist is here to explain why professional Zoom! teeth whitening in Edison is the best way to give your grin the gleam you’ve been missing.

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Every so often, as you visit your doctor, you might be reminded about how important it is to get screened for various types of cancer. If you are a woman, breast cancer may be of primary concern. For men, it may be prostate cancer. However, there is one cancer that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves — oral cancer. This disease claims thousands of lives every year. Surprisingly, though, it isn’t usually a physician who spots its first signs. Dentists often serve as the early warning system for this condition. How exactly does your dentist in Edison detect oral cancer?

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“There’s just something different about ____ lately.”

Fill in the blank with whichever of your friends seems to be radiating more than usual, the cause of which is… who knows?

Your cosmetic dentist in Edison does.

These days, more “regular” people than ever before are choosing to improve the appearance of their smiles. Cosmetic dentistry is accessible and affordable like it’s never been. And in today’s selfie and image-focused world, treatments like porcelain veneers and teeth whitening can make a big difference for people of all stations of life.

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It’s a well-known fact that if you use tobacco products you’re increasing your risk of developing cancer—but there are many more equally terrifying consequences.  Adult smokers are about three times as likely as non-smokers to have periodontitis. Research has shown that if all people stopped smoking today, periodontitis in the population would decrease as much as 50%. That’s why your Edison dentist wants to exemplify the importance of quitting tobacco products of any kind to improve your health. Let’s explore different types of tobacco and how they can drag down your well-being.

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Your smile is one of your most important personal assets. It affects how you look and how you feel about yourself. Oral health also impacts your systemic well-being. Given how vital your teeth and gums are, how can you keep them strong between semi-annual visits to your Edison dentist? Well, Dr. Steven J. Resnick and Dr. David S. Rosenfeld teach all their patients about important self-care practices that support dental health. They’re simple, easy to do and well-worth the investment of your time and effort.

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