A dental crown is a common procedure that preserves your natural tooth when it is too damaged to be repaired any other way. In today’s blog post, we are going to discuss what a dental crown is, what the procedure is like, and how to know if you might need one. Continue reading to learn more abou…Read More
When it comes to creating a healthy dental and oral health care routine, there isn’t really that much to it for most people. The same few guiding principles of preventative care and regular cleaning that your dentist has been recommending since you were five largely remain the same, and following …Read More
When it comes to the list of your favorite things to do, talk about your dental health probably isn’t very high up there. Dental health challenges and cosmetic issues can leave you feeling self-conscious, insecure, and uncertain about learning how to address your dental problems. For others, av…Read More
When you read about dinosaurs or any other ancient animal species that no longer exists, you’ll often find a good discussion about teeth. That’s because in animals, the teeth are adapted to what they eat. Scientists can tell if a dinosaur or other animal ate meat because they have primarily inci…Read More
Teeth are something you use every day. In fact, life would be infinitely more difficult if you didn’t have teeth. You use your teeth to eat your food, to talk, and to smile, which makes connections with others. They give the lower part of your face structure and shape. Teeth, in essence, are impor…Read More
At the Century Dental family, we think there is always a reason to smile, even when the world seems unfair or sad. However, as dentists in New Jersey, we know that many of our patients are embarrassed about their smiles for one reason or another, leaving them hiding their smiles behind their hands o…Read More
There’s no way around it: smoking is bad for your overall health and oral health. Recently, the popularity of using e-cigarettes, or vaping, has increased dramatically. While many e-cigarette manufacturers call vaping a “healthy alternative to smoking,” there are still dangers associated with …Read More
Bruxism, more commonly referred to as teeth grinding, is a condition that many people experience. Relatively common in childhood, people typically grow out of bruxism by the time they reach adulthood. Though, this is not always the case and an adult can experience chronic bruxism or occasional bouts…Read More
November is National Diabetes Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and education about diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 30 million Americans have diabetes — that’s over 9 percent of the total U.S. population. Diabetes and oral health are intrica…Read More
Electric toothbrushes used to not do much more than vibrate. These days, however, you can find electric toothbrushes that blast plaque off of teeth with sonic waves. Are these high-tech, expensive toothbrushes worth the hype and money? In today’s blog, we’ll be discussing the benefits of electri…Read More
