1. What Is Cosmetic Dentistry? Cosmetic dentistry is a field of dentistry that is focused on the overall appearance of your smile. Mainly concentrating on color, shape, size, position, bite, and alignment of your teeth. Cosmetic dentistry can fix problems such as crooked teeth, tooth discoloration, broken, cracked, or chipped teeth, unsightly fillings, worn or …
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If you are unhappy with the appearance of your smile because of many small imperfections in your front teeth, cosmetic dentistry gives you two very good choices to correct them: dental bonding and veneers. Although both treatments are effective, which one is best for you depends on your goals and limitations. What Veneers and Bonding …
While CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is considered the gold standard for sleep apnea treatment, it has a very high failure rate. The problem is that CPAP is not a very pleasant treatment. It’s uncomfortable and inconvenient for many people. It can be hard to maintain and hard to sleep with. As a result, many …
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Although porcelain veneers can correct several problems with the same treatment, they are not always the most ideal solution. At River Edge Dental in River Edge, New Jersey, we offer porcelain veneers as a cosmetic treatment for our patients in addition to lots of other treatments. If you think porcelain veneers are a good solution, …
If you have migraines, you likely have a strong desire to do anything you can to get rid of them. The pain can be so intense that there’s a temptation to just get the strongest pain medication you can find, including opioids. But opioids have many risks — they may even cause your migraines to …
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If you chip a tooth, whether it’s from slipping on the ice or biting down on something that shouldn’t have been in your food, you might think it’s no big deal and decide not to go to the dentist about it. But there are actually 7 good reasons why you should see your dentist about …
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Did you know nearly 90% of people with obstructive sleep apnea don’t actually know they have it? Without a diagnosis, it’s unlikely they’re doing anything to treat it. Unfortunately, leaving sleep apnea untreated can lead to some serious health risks. This includes high blood pressure, increased risk of heart problems like stroke or heart attack. …
We understand that you have many competing priorities for your money, and that sometimes you have more priorities than you do money. And when that happens, something has to be left undone. If that’s the reason why you’ve been neglecting dental care in previous years, this year let us persuade you to make dental care …
If you are trying to construct a personal brand, there’s one essential ingredient that you can’t overlook: your smile. Your smile is one of the first things people will identify and one of the last things they’ll forget. It’s your personal brand. Your smile is your logo so it’s incredibly important that you love your …
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If you suffer from sleep apnea, you might wonder what exactly your treatment options are. For immediate relief from symptoms, your dentist at River Edge Dental will recommend oral appliance therapy or CPAP. But did you know simply losing weight can bring you the same relief? Although it’s harder, takes longer, and isn’t a guarantee, …
