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Wanamassa, NJ 07712
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- 2019
- January (6)
- Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
- Dental Implants Better than Ever thanks to Ongoing Tech Advances
- Topical Fluoride is a Safe Way to Protect Your Child's Teeth from Decay
- Want to Keep Enjoying Winter Sports? Wear a Mouthguard!
- A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
- 3 Reasons Why Your New Dentist Needs Your Treatment Records
- 2018
- December (6)
- Protecting Primary Teeth from Decay Helps Ensure Future Dental Health
- Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
- Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
- A Child's Teeth Grinding is Normal - But You Should Still Keep an Eye on it
- Moderate Your Child's Juice Drinking to Lower Tooth Decay Risk
- What to Do About Your Child's Toothache Before Seeing the Dentist
- November (6)
- Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
- Practice Caution with Energy or Sports Drinks to Protect Your Enamel
- Professional Whitening Offers an Effective Way to Restore Your Smile's Luster
- 4 Things to Know About Diabetes and Gum Health
- Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
- Success with Dental Implants Depends on Attention to Detail
- October (6)
- Consider Bone Health When Deciding Between Implants and Dentures
- New Dental Advances Promise Better Outcomes for Treating Decay
- NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
- Keep up Regular Dental Care While You're Pregnant
- Don't Stress Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit Unless it Persists
- 3 Factors That Could Affect the Success of a Root Canal Treatment
- September (6)
- Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
- Dental Care is Difficult but not Impossible for a Special Needs Child
- Look After Your Teeth During Cancer Treatment to Avoid Dental Disease
- A Root Canal Treatment can Save Your Tooth and Relieve Pain
- Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
- Have Your Child's Chronic Mouth Breathing Checked to Avoid Bite Problems
- August (7)
- Watch Out for Signs of Gum Recession
- Have Your Loose Tooth Examined as Soon as Possible
- Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
- Be on the Alert for Gum Disease While Wearing Braces
- Pros and Cons for Flossing Before Brushing and Vice-Versa
- Treating a Child's Tooth Injury May Require Special Consideration
- Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
- July (6)
- Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Acquiring Dental Implants
- Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
- Attention to Detail Crucial to a Beautiful Smile Supported by Dental Implants
- Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
- What Happens in a Root Canal Treatment and How it Can Save Your Tooth
- Gum Disease can Prevent Your Gums from Protecting Your Teeth
- June (6)
- Keep Watch for Bite Problems with your Child's Teeth
- Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
- 3 Reasons for Blood Pressure Checks During Dental Visits
- Finding the Right Solution for Your Gummy Smile
- 4 Big Benefits for Beginning Early Dental Visits for Your Child
- (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
- May (6)
- 3 Reasons for Why It's a Smart Move to Invest in Dental Implants
- Don't Let Your Loose Tooth Become a Lost Tooth
- Make Efforts to Protect Your Teeth from Disease While Wearing Braces
- Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
- Root Canal Awareness Week: A Time to Learn How Teeth Are Saved
- New Materials Add Strength to Veneers' Beautiful Life-Likeness
- April (6)
- Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory Was Not So Sweet to Cast's Teeth!
- Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
- Getting Dental Implants Requires Minor Surgery
- Be Sure to Have a Dental Exam Before Whitening Your Teeth
- Bone Loss: the Hidden Consequence of Your Missing Teeth
- In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
- February (5)
- Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
- Weather the 'Storm' of Teething with These Comfort Tips
- A "No-Prep" Veneer Could Eliminate the Need to Remove Tooth Enamel
- Cracked Mouth Corners can be Irritating - Here's How to Treat Them
- Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
- 2017
- September (5)
- Your Next Dental Visit Might Save Your Life - Here's How
- Why Dental Care is Even More Important When You're Pregnant
- Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
- Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
- A Root Canal Can Stop Tooth Decay and Save Your Tooth
- 2016
- August (5)
- 'Prepless' Veneers can Transform Your Smile Without Altering Your Teeth
- Keep Your Saliva Flowing - Your Oral Health Depends on it
- Dentures Still an Effective Restoration for Total Tooth Loss
- Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
- Grafting can Help Regenerate Gum Tissue Lost Through Recession
- June (5)
- Dental Porcelain is a Great Option for Creating a Natural Appearance
- The Risk for Gum Disease Increases While Wearing Braces
- Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
- 4 Reasons Saving Your Child's Decayed Baby Tooth is a Good Idea
- A Child's Damaged Tooth may require a Different Approach than an Adult's
- 2015
- April (5)
- Taking a Coordinated Approach to Treating Diabetes and Periodontal Disease
- Understanding The 4 Stages Of Gum Disease
- Early Orthodontic Care Helped Child Star Nolan Gould Get Ready for Prime Time
- A Teen's Missing Tooth May Require a Temporary Replacement
- A Second Root Canal Treatment May Help Save an Endangered Tooth
- 2014
- 2013
- February (8)
- March into Spring with Our New Patient Special!
- March into Spring with our New Patient Special! Only $99.00
- Plaque animation video
- WINNER OF OUR CONTEST!
- The Facts About Thumb Sucking
- What Could Be Causing Your Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)?
- Learning About the Relationship Between Your Pregnancy, Hormones And Gum Disease
- Regular Dental Exams Are Key to Reducing Your Risk of Oral Cancer
- 2012
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In the fight against dental disease and other conditions your general dentist is your first line of defense for prevention strategies and treatment. Sometimes, however, your condition may require the services of a dental specialist to restore health to your mouth.
A good example of this is an advanced case of periodontal (gum) disease. While your dentist and hygienist are quite skilled at removing plaque and calculus, there may be extenuating circumstances that may benefit from the knowledge and expertise of a specialist. In the case of gum-related issues that would be a periodontist, a dentist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or disorders related to the gums and bone that support teeth.
There are a number of reasons why you may be referred to a periodontist regarding your gum health. Besides advanced stages of the disease (loose teeth, periodontal pocketing or bone loss) that require surgery or other invasive techniques you may have a particular form that requires advanced treatment, or a secondary condition, like pregnancy or diabetes, which could impact your periodontal condition. There may also be a need for a periodontist’s consultation if you’re preparing for cosmetic restoration, most notably dental implants, that could have a bearing on your gum and bone health.
As your primary oral health “gatekeeper,” your general dentist is largely responsible for determining what you need to achieve optimal health. Likewise, your periodontist or other specialists for other problems will be equally committed to providing you the right care for your situation. Your general dentist and other specialists will work together to ensure that your condition will be cared for, and that you’ll continue to enjoy the highest level of oral health possible.
If you would like more information on the role of periodontics and other dental specialties in oral health, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Referral to a Dental Specialist.”