Did you know that there is a direct link between your oral health and your mental well-being?
This October, in honor of national dental hygiene month, the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) is acknowledging the strength and dedication that our dental professionals have shown since the start of 2021, while facing huge professional and personal challenges during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
The ADHA is focusing this month’s campaign on the power of positivity and the resilience displayed by our dentists and hygienists who show up each day to help protect their patients smiles. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), resiliency is having an optimistic life view, and expressing gratitude and appreciation. Our goal at Roselle Park Dental, is to foster feelings of resilience for our staff and our patients, so everyone can feel validated and encouraged.
Incorporating healthy habits to protect our teeth and gums into our daily routine, is a form of self-care that helps us to prioritize our overall wellness: both physical and mental. Poor oral health can have a negative impact on our mental health in several ways. If the appearance of our smiles or our ability to eat or drink is affected by dental issues, we may feel embarrassed and avoid social situations. Isolation can cause increased feelings of loneliness and sadness which can lead to depression.
Ideally, it is best to help children learn healthy oral health habits from a young age, with parents assisting them in caring for their teeth and gums until they are old enough to do so independently. But it is never too late! Regardless of your age or the condition of your teeth, make this October the month you start to practice good habits to achieve better oral health!
Here are the most important daily habits to keep your mouth, teeth, gums, and mind healthy:
Brush: Be sure to brush your teeth twice a day – or even better after each meal. The ADHA recommends using a soft bristle brush for at least two minutes each time.
Clean Between Teeth: Floss or another interdental device, such as floss picks or dental flossers, should be used once a day – preferably right before bed – to remove any residual food particles from between your teeth.
Use Mouthwash: Using mouthwash one to two times – along with brushing and flossing – ensures that all trapped food is thoroughly rinsed away before it can cause damage.
Choose Healthy Foods and Drinks: Avoiding high sugar foods and drinks – such as soda and candy – most of the time, is an important step towards protecting your smile. Instead focus on eating healthy foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, and drinking lots of water.
Visit Your Dentist Twice a Year: Come visit us! Getting a professional cleaning and checkup twice a year is the best way to protect your oral health. Our hygienists will use special tools to remove all build up from your teeth and having one of our talented dentists inspect your teeth, mouth and gums will ensure that any issues are caught early and can be remedied as soon as possible
Call us today at (908) 998-4698 or visit us online at: www.roselleparkdental.com to schedule your next checkup today!
Author: Sara Magnola Taner is an online marketing and communications specialist – with a website development and editorial background – who has 15 years of experience creating and editing clear, compelling content on diverse topics across a wide range of mediums.
Summer is finally here! School is out and it’s time for fun in the sun, hot days at the pool, and beach vacations. While everyone looks forward to a break from the daily grind and more time to rest and relax, a shift in routines and increased exposure to hazards can pose risks to your teeth and mouth. Later bed and wake times can lead to skipped tooth brushing and flossing. Sports on the beach and games in the pool can lead to chipped or broken teeth, while indulging in too many sweet cold treats and convenient snacks can lead to a build-up of cavity causing plaque.
To ensure you and your family enjoy this season to its fullest, protect everyone’s oral health and avoid unexpected dental issues, especially on vacation. Here are four important tips to follow this summer:
Stick with a Healthy Dental Routine
When we get out of our regular daily routines, it is easy to forget to brush our teeth twice a day and floss as well. Going to bed late and sleeping in the next day may lead to skipping important steps of the dental routine. To help you and everyone in your house to remember, try hanging a chart next to the sink in the bathroom, for each family member to check off when they brush or floss each day. Also, be sure to pack extra toothbrushes, paste and floss when going away on vacation or day trips, to ensure your family’s smiles stay healthy even when your family is on the go!
Snack and Sip Smart
Laid back days hanging at the beach or playing by the pool often lead to changes in our eating habits during the summer months. The kids seem to snack all day long, and the temptation of a sweet cold treat or refreshing sugary beverage is around all the time. Indulging occasionally is fine, but consuming too many unhealthy foods and beverages can increase plaque build-up, which then leads to cavities. Help your family make good choices this summer by stocking your fridge, coolers and picnic baskets with tasty options that won’t harm your teeth. Fresh cut fruits and veggies, such as apples, carrots and celery are healthy snacks, as is cheese, yogurt, and nuts. Staying hydrated is so important on sweltering summer days, so always have plenty of cold water, unsweetened ice tea, and milk on hand for healthy sipping.
Protect Your Smile
While we don’t want to stop the kids from playing and having fun this summer, we do want to take steps towards protecting their smiles. Bumping into hard surfaces, falling on slippery pool decks, and injuries from contact beach sports can lead to chipped or even broken teeth. Setting and enforcing safety rules at the pool, such as no running or rough housing, can help. Having your child wear a protective mouth guard can also be a good safety measure, especially if your child has braces in their mouth. A mouth guard not only protects the teeth, but also protects the braces from being damaged or from harming the soft tissue around them. Lastly, while everyone remembers to put sun screen on the kiddos, their lips are often left unprotected and vulnerable to damage from the sun’s powerful UV rays. So be sure to apply a lip balm that contains SPF 15 or higher.
Come Visit Us at Roselle Park Dental & Implants!
Summer is the perfect time to schedule a dental checkup for your entire family. Scheduling your visit at the start of the season can help you to avoid possible dental issues from popping up while away on vacation. Also, if there is additional dental work needed after your checkup, finding time to have it done is easier in the summer months than during the school year.
Start your summer off right: call us today at 908-998-4698 – or visit us online at www.roselleparkdental.com – to schedule your family’s next appointment and keep everyone smiling all season long.
Author: Sara Magnola Taner is an online marketing and communications specialist – with a website development and editorial background – who has 15 years of experience creating and editing clear, compelling content on diverse topics across a wide range of mediums.
As winter begins to thaw into spring, it is the perfect time to throw open the windows and doors and let in fresh air and sunshine! We often mark this shift of seasons by clearing away clutter, scouring and sanitizing our homes. This year, why not also spring clean your smile!
The well-being and attractiveness of your mouth, teeth and gums is important for your overall health as well as your quality of life. According to the Mayo Clinic, your oral health offers clues about your general health. Additionally, problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body and contribute to various diseases and conditions including:
Alzheimer’s disease
Cardiovascular disease
Diabetes
Osteoporosis
Pregnancy and birth complications
Pneumonia
Cosmetic issues such as missing, overcrowded, or crooked teeth, as well as a misaligned jaw, can lead to both diminished self-esteem as well as tooth decay, gum disease, and even tooth loss. Addressing these issues – even for adults – is an important step towards achieving a beautiful and healthy smile. Focusing on the following key areas can help you achieve this goal!
Brighten and Whiten
A slight yellowing of the teeth is often a normal part of aging or a result of consuming certain foods that stain the surface of the teeth. But it can also be an indicator of poor brushing and flossing techniques, plaque buildup, or tooth decay. It can also cause a person to feel self-conscious about their appearance.
Luckily, there are several simple and easy ways to help improve the color and brightness of your smile:
Orthodontics are no longer just for kids! A 2019 report by the American Association of Orthodontics, found that one in four orthodontic patients are adults. Adults who suffer from misaligned teeth or jaws (over- or under-bites) have a higher chance of suffering from tooth decay, cracked or broken teeth, gum disease, and difficulty chewing as they age. Thanks to modern medicine and treatment options, orthodontics for adults are less visible and more comfortable.
At Roselle Park Dental, our excellent team of doctors and specialists includes Dr. Ranu Sinha, a highly-trained orthodontist who excels at helping patients of all ages achieve exceptional results they can enjoy for years to come. Dr. Sinha offers both traditional braces, as well as a quality alternative – Invisalign® – for the many people who can’t get past the hurdle of wearing noticeable metal braces.
To learn more, or to schedule a consultation, please visit: www.roselleparkdental.com/request-an-appointment.html.
Author: Sara Magnola Taner is an online marketing and communications specialist – with a website development and editorial background – who has 15 years of experience creating and editing clear, compelling content on diverse topics across a wide range of mediums.
As you head into the holiday season, you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift for your loved one. Sure, there are plenty of new tech gadgets and trendy outfits, but why not get something that will never be outdated or go out of style? You can give a gift that keeps on giving with teeth whitening in Roselle Park. Your loved one will appreciate your thoughtfulness every time they look in the mirror.
As a friendly reminder, if you have dental work you’ve put on hold, now is a good time to schedule an appointment to maximize your insurance benefits.
Even if you don’t need extensive treatment, you should schedule a regular check-up and cleaning appointment to help prevent costly procedures in the future.
You’re probably paying a monthly premium to keep your insurance, so be sure to use it before the year end!
It is also a great time to use any remaining flexible account dollars you may have saved up. Flexible accounts are created to set aside pre-tax dollars for medical and dental expenses, but if that money is not used before the end of the year, it is lost to you forever.
Our holiday season does book quickly, so call us today at (908) 998-4698 or visit roselleparkdental.com to schedule your appointment. If you have any questions about your insurance coverage or benefits, we would be happy to help you. We look forward to seeing you soon!
As a friendly reminder, if you have dental work you’ve put
on hold, now is a good time to schedule an appointment to maximize your
insurance benefits.
Even if you don’t need extensive treatment, you should
schedule a regular checkup and cleaning appointment to help prevent costly
procedures in the future.
You’re probably
paying a monthly premium to keep your insurance, so be sure to use it before
the year end!
It is also a great time to use any remaining flexible account dollars you may have saved up. Flexible accounts are created to set aside pre-tax dollars for medical and dental expenses, but if that money is not used before the end of the year, it is lost to you forever.
Our holiday season does book quickly, so call us today at (908) 998-4698 or visit roselleparkdental.com to schedule your appointment. If you have any questions about your insurance coverage or benefits, we would be happy to help you. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Three of our amazing dental hygienists: Bonnie, Sanchia, and Anne Maira. (Pictured from left to right.)
Written for Roselle Park
Dental & Implants by Sara Magnola Taner
This October,
celebrate national dental hygiene month by thanking your dental hygienist and
taking great care of your teeth!
Good dental hygiene is of the utmost importance to your oral and overall health, and visiting your dentist and hygienist twice a year for professional cleanings and checkups is one of the best ways you can ensure your healthy smile will last for a lifetime!
This year, the American Dental Association (ADA) is focusing on four routines to help people maintain healthy smiles: brush, floss, rinse, and chew!
Do You Know
the “Correct” Way to Brush Your Teeth? Proper brushing technique is to hold
the tooth brush at a 45-degree angle to the gum line and gently move it back
and forth, making sure to clean both the inside and outside of your teeth. Make
sure to use a soft bristle brush that fits easily around your teeth and replace
it every two to three months.
To Floss
or Not to Floss – Despite recent media surrounding the effectiveness of
regular flossing, dental professionals still advise that we floss every day to
keep our teeth and gums their healthiest! In addition to preventing gum disease
and tooth decay, it provides a regular opportunity to closely exam inside the
mouth for redness, swelling, or chipped or broken teeth.
#DoTheSwish
– We all know that using mouthwash is a great way to freshen our breath,
but did you know it also helps to prevent tooth decay and gingivitis? When used
before brushing and flossing, it can help to remove additional food particles
that could otherwise become cavity causing plaque build-up.
Choose What You Chew Wisely –Enjoying sugar-free gum can have
several benefits for your oral health in most instances. The physical act of
chewing causes the body to increase salvia production, which then helps to wash
away food particles after a meal or snack.
Additionally, most sugar-free gum is sweetened with xylitol, a naturally
occurring alcohol found in many fruits and vegetables. Xylitol is proven to inhibit
the growth of a bacteria that causes cavities.
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Call us today to take advantage of this great offer: 855-983-7083.
*This promotion cannot
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Written for Roselle Park Dental & Implants by Sara Magnola Taner
Today, September 6th, is Fight Procrastination
Day – a day to encourage people to fight the urge to delay doing important
tasks – like visiting the dentist! In honor of this unofficial holiday, we looked
into why we procrastinate in the first place, why it can be bad for us, and how
to stop for good.
Why do we
procrastinate? So why do we put off certain tasks? When faced with doing
something that we think might be challenging, time consuming, or uncomfortable,
we might try to avoid the hardship by putting it off. For instance, for some people
visiting the dentist can seem intimidating if they have had a bad past
experience. Other people who are perfectionists often procrastinate due to the
need to do a task perfectly – which is often impossible – so they don’t do it
at all.
Is this avoidance bad
for us? Sometimes procrastinating can actually be a good thing: some people
are deadline driven and work well under pressure. However, the longer we avoid
doing something we don’t want to do, the more overwhelming it becomes. For
example, if we have a fear of visiting the dentist we might avoid going and
miss our annual dental checkup. Then the next year, it becomes even scarier
since you know you have not had your teeth checked in a while. In this way,
procrastinating creates even greater anxiety.
How can we stop putting things off? The scientific rule that an object in motion stays in motion, is the perfect solution for changing habitual procrastinating. The best thing to do when faced with a task you would rather wait to accomplish – is to get started right away! Breaking down a task that seems daunting into small steps makes taking the very first step quick and easy. For example, when we think about visiting the dentist, instead of wasting time and energy stressing about the future appointment – we could take action by calling and scheduling the cleaning. Once that is done, we will have a date in place to take the next step, which feels more manageable.
Once we get started,
how do we keep going? Consistency is key! Keep seeing the dentist every six
months to keep your momentum going and book your next appointment before you
leave the office each time. Here are some other tips on building good habits or
combating bad ones:
Create accountability for yourself by asking a
friend to check in with you about your progress.
Ask yourself: “What is the worst thing that
could happen if I do it today?”
Reward yourself.
Stop trying to do it perfectly … and just DO IT!
Don’t
delay! Call us today to schedule your next dental cleaning and checkup:
908-998-4698!
Losing one or more natural teeth can have serious negative repercussions for your health, your sense of self-confidence, and your overall quality of life.
At Roselle Park Dental & Implants, our goal is always to preserve and protect your original smile, but when this just isn’t possible, there’s nowhere better to visit than our practice for transformative tooth replacement with dental implants. Our doctors specialize in this state-of-the-art field, and utilize cutting-edge technology to ensure precise, accurate results that will exceed your wildest expectations.
Don’t hesitate to contact our office today if you have any questions, or if you’re ready to schedule a first consultation: 908-998-4698.
As you head into the holiday season, you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift for your loved one. Sure, there are plenty of new tech gadgets and trendy outfits, but why not get something that will never be outdated or go out of style? You can give a gift that keeps on giving with teeth whitening in Roselle Park. Your loved one will appreciate your thoughtfulness every time they look in the mirror.
