ON THE LONG list of things parents need to teach their kids in childhood is proper flossing, but plenty of adults don’t know the best techniques themselves! We’re here to help. Daily flossing should be …
What Does an Eating Disorder Do to Dental Health?
EATING DISORDERS can cause many kinds of damage to the body, including the teeth. Oral hygiene habits and regular dental visits are crucial, but in order to maintain good oral health, we also need a …
Learn the Basics of Lip Ties and Tongue Ties
BEING TONGUE-TIED isn’t just an expression; for many people, it’s an actual medical condition, and a similar one is being lip-tied. We all have thin, stretchy pieces of tissue that connect our tongues to the …
Protecting Smiles: The Importance of Sealants in Pediatric Dentistry
Morristown, New Jersey Dentist | Rangel Dental As parents, ensuring our children’s dental health is a top priority. One essential aspect often discussed during pediatric dentistry appointments is the application of dental sealants. At Rangel …
Follow These Sensitive Tooth Tips
1 IN EVERY 8 Americans (including kids) has sensitive teeth. To understand why, we’ll need to take a look at dental anatomy. Erosion and the Layers of a Tooth Every tooth has nerves at the …
Let’s Answer Some Dental FAQs Before the New Year!
WE HEAR A LOT of the same questions from patients and parents of patients, so let’s wrap up the year by answering three of them. #1: My tooth doesn’t hurt, so why do I need …
No, Vaping Is Not a “Healthy Alternative.”
WE’VE BEEN HEARING for decades how dangerous smoking is to many aspects of our health. As dental professionals, our focus is particularly on the dangers to oral health, including unsightly stains on teeth at the …
Time’s Almost Up to Use Your Dental Insurance Benefits!
As the year 2023 draws to a close, it’s essential to remind you that your dental insurance benefits are about to expire. If you haven’t already taken advantage of these benefits, don’t fret; there’s still …
What Are the Main Ingredients in Toothpaste?
WE’VE ALL HEARD of the active ingredient in toothpaste: fluoride. It supplies tooth enamel with important minerals to keep it strong and it protects against tooth decay. It’s the one ingredient toothpaste must contain to …
Happy TMJ Awareness Month!
OUR JAWS GET a pretty constant workout between all the talking, chewing, and yawning we do, but those simple activities become more complicated for those with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD or TMJ). There’s a small, …