During your appointments at our Lawrenceville dental office, you may have heard your dental team talk about “occlusion”, and you may have thought to yourself, “What are they talking about?” Basically, occlusion is just a dentist’s way of describing the way your top teeth come in contact with your bottom teeth when your mouth is closed. More commonly, occlusion is referred to as your bite.
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“What’s My Dentist Mean When Talking About Occlusion?”
July 12, 2017
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What Your Tongue Says About Your Health
June 27, 2017
At my dental office in Lawrenceville, we spend a lot of time getting people to open up and say, “Ah!” It’s because your oral health can tell us a lot about what is going on in the rest of your body. Did you know that your tongue can also provide some pretty interesting clues about you too?
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All About Bottled Water: What You Need to Know
June 19, 2017
These days, bottled water is everywhere. It’s one of our most common accessories when heading out the door to work, sending the kids to school, packing for a sporting event, or gearing up for outdoor activities. And we all know that staying hydrated becomes even more important this time of year as we set out on summer vacations and adventures.
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Nail Biter? Here’s Another Reason You Should Stop
May 19, 2017
Nail biting is a common habit that affects a number of Americans including an estimated 60% of kids, 45% of teenagers, and 30% of adults. While the likelihood of being a nail biter decreases as we get older, the truth is it is a habit that can be difficult to break and can follow you into adulthood, and not without risk. If you do still bite your nails, you may already know the whole-body concerns associated with the habit. But at our dental office in Lawrenceville, we also know nail biting can contribute to several oral health issues.
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What is Gum Charting?
May 11, 2017
Gum, or periodontal, charting is when your Lawrenceville dentist measures the pockets around each tooth to help evaluate oral health. It’s an important step in diagnosing gum disease and determining how advanced it may be. Periodontal charting can also assist your dental team in recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
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