As healthcare professionals, we are in full compliance with all ADA and CDC recommendations and are carefully following all government executive orders. We have resumed routine services with heightened safety protocols to help ensure the continued health and safety of our patients and our staff. When you contact us to schedule your next visit, we can provide you with information on arriving for your appointment, steps taken during your visit to protect your safety, and what may be required of you to help ensure the safety of our staff. We are excited to resume providing the exceptional dental care your family deserves and look forward to seeing you soon!
More than one million people have received a COVID-19 vaccination in New Jersey. This means that it may not be too much longer before we’re able to remove masks indoors – even when around strangers – as things slowly begin to resume normalcy. But it also begs the question: have you been keeping your teeth healthy, attractive, and strong over the past year?
Bruxism is the medical name for jaw clenching and/or teeth grinding. Often unconscious, bruxism may be the result of emotional stress, frustration, anger, fear, or anxiety. It may also be an automatic response while sleeping, stemming from emotional stress, or as a response to arousal during sleep cycles.
Even when it occurs during the day, bruxism is often an unconscious response. Unfortunately, while we’re... Read More
Dental implants are inserted directly into the jaw bone. Once placed, osteoblasts and connective tissue will work to secure the implant into the bone, allowing it to become a permanent replacement for the missing tooth’s root.... Read More
Tooth sensitivity is a common oral health issue that is often indicative of a larger problem. However, tooth sensitivity can also be its own issue, treatable through proper care.
One of the best defenses against tooth sensitivity is a desensitizing toothpaste. Make sure to use a soft-bristled toothbrush and a toothpaste formulated for sensitive teeth to brush for at least two... Read More
Invisalign® is a removable orthodontic option. Initially created for adults, benefits offered by Invisalign include:
Invisalign are made of a clear plastic that is both comfortable and sturdy, allowing each aligner to gently move... Read More
With Governor Murphy extending stay at home orders indefinitely, only emergency dental services are currently available. This includes services for pain, tooth loss, and other types of trauma, but does not include routine cleanings and examinations.
Routine cleanings and... Read More
Dental implants are made of titanium, a low-density, high-strength metal that is resistant to corrosion. They are designed to produce consistent results for a lifetime. On the surface of dental implants are several microscopic holes. When implants are placed, osteoblasts and connective tissue in the jaw insert... Read More
You probably know that Invisalign® offers a visually unobtrusive way to straighten teeth, but that doesn’t answer the one glaring question: Will Invisalign treatment hurt? And the truth is, it can, but not nearly as much as traditional wire and bracket braces.
Invisalign uses a series of aligners, each designed to gently push your teeth closer to... Read More
There’s only one month left before the start of school in Oradell, giving families just enough time to make all the preparations needed for a successful start to the new school year. In the midst of collecting school supplies and updating the wardrobe, don’t forget about the health of your child’s teeth. Call our office to schedule a cleaning and... Read More
Dental bonding is a treatment with both cosmetic and general focuses. Placed over teeth, dental bonding is an ideal solution for:
With dental bonding, Oradell family dentist Dr. Howard Perlmutter can produce a look that is consistent with adjacent teeth, creating ideal contours and shading to ensure a natural-looking... Read More
