People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on
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Most people know when they have a cavity—they can either see it on their tooth or... ouch! They can feel it! But there are certain things that many of our
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Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities:
It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How?
Because
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As a parent, you want the best for your children, and that includes doing their best in school. You can support them by taking an interest in their activities, being
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Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving
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While you make sure your family is getting the best care possible, with regular dental checkups and cleanings at our Old Bridge, New Jersey office, there is one family member
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Winter Is Coming.
Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some
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If you’ve noticed that your teeth have appeared to be longer, you may be suffering from gum recession. This is a common problem among adults, and can result from several
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Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of
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You may have heard this term the first time you or a friend got your wisdom teeth. That makes sense, as wisdom teeth are the teeth most often impacted in
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One of the greatest features our team at Smile Works Dental Center offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect
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the doctor, as well as our team at Smile Works Dental Center, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of
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If you suffer from dental anxiety, we understand that paying a visit to our office can seem like a nearly impossible mission. Regardless of what the root of that anxiety
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An article was released to the public stating that dental X-rays contribute to a type of brain cancer. After reading an article like this, your first thought may be to
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Somewhere in a bathroom drawer or medicine cabinet, we all have one—that little plastic dental floss dispenser. And whether you use your floss every day (yay!), or have completely forgotten
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