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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With so many products to choose from, the toothpaste aisle can almost feel daunting! How do you know which options are right for your needs? Your Edison dentist can help. Remember, we can always make recommendations for you at your routine cleaning and checkup appointments. Meanwhile, here’s a breakdown on products to help you decide for now.

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You’re sitting down for lunch with a potential new client when it strikes you that you’re not sure what to order. One of your teeth is missing, and while it’s in the back of your mouth and not as noticeable as a front tooth, it makes chewing and eating a challenge. Especially in front of someone you just met! You sigh and resign yourself to eating another bowl of soup. Did you know that there are solutions for missing teeth, whether it’s just one or multiple teeth that you’re missing? Here’s what you can expect from a denture or dental implants in Edison and what the differences between them are.

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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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Do your gums bleed when your brush and floss? Are you noticing other symptoms such as bad breath or a change in the fit of a partial denture? These are all signs of periodontal disease in Edison, a serious condition which Dr. Resnick and Dr. Rosenfeld check for and can treat before it leads to tooth loss.

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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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Regardless of all the efforts to improve awareness of healthier options, adults and children alike continue to consume unhealthy amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 49.3% of adults and 62.9% of children consume at least one sugar-sweetened beverage each day. Consuming sugary, dyed drinks like sodas, teas, and wines obviously lead to poor oral health and embarrassing flaws in our modern American’s smiles. By visiting your cosmetic dentist in Edison, we can fix your blemished smile and inform you about important preventive care. (more…)

The term “root canal” gets a bad rap and is often misconceived. Some people believe that root canal treatments don’t have good results, viewing tooth extractions or implants as a short-cut to their solution. Some may also believe that root canal treatments are very painful and uncomfortable. In turn, Resnick & Rosenfeld, DDS is working hard to educate the public of the positive and comfortable reality that root canal therapy in Edison offers. Dr. Steven Resnick and Dr. David Rosenfeld have the technology to better diagnose and treat patients that wish to save their natural teeth. (more…)