March is Nutrition Awareness Month
This month we’re here to hit the topic of nutrition in light of the fact that March is the national nutrition awareness campaign. Nutrition is tightly bound to dental health in all of us, regardless of age. Nevertheless, in our children, the cyclical nature of nutrition and dental hygiene is perhaps of even higher importance on the grounds that the habits they form now and tastes that they develop now will have a lasting impact on their entire lives. It’s no secret that sugary sweets and sodas are terrible for our bodies, because they serve no nutritional value for our bodies. Moreover, they are horrible assailants on the enamel of our teeth. The enamel, which is the stronger than bone surface of our teeth, is unfortunately vulnerable to the very substance that we love to consume. Vitamin A, casein, calcium, and phosphorous are all nutrients that work to maintain, strengthen, and protect tooth enamel, while vitamin D works to help your body absorb calcium. Folic acid is another goodie that is essential for healthy gums. Here’s a quick list of of foods that contain a few or all these nutrients: celery, carrots, spinach, kale, broccoli, eggs, milk, yogurt, cashews, almonds, peanuts, apples, and pears.
Spring Cleanings….
Spring is just around the corner! If you or a family member are due (or overdue) for a cleaning, give our office a call to schedule an appointment. It is important to maintain regular hygiene care to keep that beautiful smile! So, spring into action and call our office today! Appointments are available and waiting for you!
Dental Savings Membership Plans
Did you know? For our patients who do NOT have any dental insurance, we offer 2 dental savings membership plans that are exclusive to our office. The first plan has an annual fee of $499 and the included services are 2 dental cleanings, 2 oral examinations, 2 fluoride applications, and one set of radiographs (x-rays) in a 12 month period. Plus, if you need any restorative work such as fillings, crowns, or bridges, you get 15% off of our regular fees, with an annual limit of $10,000. The second plan has an annual fee of $749 and included services are 4 dental cleanings, 4 oral examinations, 2 fluoride applications, and one set of radiographs (x-rays) in a 12 month period. If you need any restorative work with the second plan, you get 20% off of our regular fees, with an annual limit of $15,000. To find out more information about our dental savings plans, please call our office at 908-852-8858.
Teeth are Shifting…?
Have you noticed food getting stuck in new places in your mouth? Have you noticed a tooth that was overlapping very slightly all your life all of a sudden overlapping even more? You are not imagining things! As we age our teeth shift. As they shift, all sorts of new problems and issues can pop up. Luckily, moving those teeth back to where they belong can be an easy solution with Invisalign. Invisalign is a series of clear aligners that will move your teeth back into alignment. Not only will this be aesthetically pleasing, it also improves your gum health! We are an Invisalign provider, so call us if you are interested, or we can talk about it at your next hygiene visit.
Dental Fun Fact
Dental plaque isn’t just food residue- it’s a biofilm containing hundreds of species of bacteria. Scientists have found over 700 different types living in the human mouth.
