April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

As we ring in the new year, it's the perfect time to set fresh goals and intentions, not just for our general health and well-being, but specifically for our dental health too. "New Year’s Dental Resolutions" is an insightful article that emphasizes the importance of incorporating dental care into our…

In case you missed it, Dr. Vander Vliet was on 📻 WRNJ radio this past Friday 6/10 🗓 talking about dental implants🦷. He discussed the entire process of getting an implant and what the benefits are 👍. If you or someone you know needs dental implants, please give our office…

Overall Health starts in the mouth. The mouth is a portal to your body and a portal to a healthy life.

The office of Dr. Vander Vliet Advanced Dental Care have always utilized the latest technology in providing superior dental care to our patients.

Periodontal disease is a risk factor (co-morbidity) for COVID-19 illness. The mouth is the portal to your body and the portal to a healthy life. In a study conducted by a team of international scientists found that patients who have been Hospitalized with COVID-19 were more likely to die of…

#1 Question: Is the Dental Office Safe? Dentists are accustomed to constantly be thinking about infectious-disease risk. As novel as the Coronavirus pandemic is to the world, it is not the first time dentists have had to manage disease control. Examples include hepatitis B and the AIDS pandemic in the…

If you are experiencing severe pain or swelling, you should call your dentist. Here are some tips for more minor problems: If you have a broken tooth that is painful or has a rough edge, you can use a product called “Dentemp” which is available at your local pharmacy This…

Many of our patients are under the assumption that we do not treat children which could not be farther from the truth. Dr. Vander Vliet and our hygienists are wonderful with kids, and we welcome them into our practice. So if you are thinking about scheduling an appointment for your…

Recently, mail order braces and at-home teeth aligner kits have become very popular. They seem appealing, as they are advertised as affordable and convenient. While at-home kits might seem like an ideal solution to a busy lifestyle, they are NOT the miracle fix that they seem to be on social…

1. Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Carol while you clean: for two minutes each time. The average person brushes for only 30 seconds. 2. Floss at least once a day. If you don’t floss, you are not cleaning 35% of your teeth surfaces. 3. Avoid those candy…