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Identifying Pregnancy Gingivitis

Aug 6, 2018 | Common Conditions, Gum Health, oral hygiene

Pregnancy is a time in which the body undergoes a myriad of different changes. Believe it or not, your teeth and gums experience change too. Swollen bleeding gums are common during pregnancy because of the increased blood flow the body experiences during this time of...

Supplements Help You Keep Your Teeth

Jul 8, 2018 | Overall Health, Preventative Dentistry, Tooth Care

Cavities are typically thought of as a young person’s problem, but senior citizens are also likely to lose teeth in their golden years. Gum disease and tooth plaque is a problem for everyone, no matter how old or young they are. Seniors are at a higher risk for...

Fluoride: A Cornerstone Component in Tootpaste

Jun 4, 2018 | oral hygiene, Preventative Dentistry, Tooth Care

Natural toothpaste is gaining traction among individuals who opt not to brush their teeth using fluoride toothpaste. The mere action of brushing your teeth will go a long way in dislodging the bacteria causing tooth decay. However, fluoride free toothpaste doesn’t...

Scrape Your Way to Fresh Breath

May 17, 2018 | Common Conditions, oral hygiene

Your tongue may not be as clean as you think it is. It harbors bacteria that often reveals its presence in the form of bad breath through build-up of foods and other residue. Although the American Dental Association doesn't include tongue brushing as a step toward...

How Safe is Tooth Whitening?

Apr 3, 2018 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Tooth Care

People often associate white teeth with a healthy body and youthful appearance. Over time however, food, drinks and smoking can stain your teeth and make them appear yellow and dull. While you have many options for teeth whitening, professional teeth whitening is...

Treating the Opioid Abuse Problem

Mar 11, 2018 | Dental News, Overall Health, Preventative Dentistry

The American Dental Association (ADA) recently updated their statement on the opioid abuse epidemic in a move to help stamp out the misuse and abuse of opioids, and we at Bernardsville Dental Care are committed alongside them to help with this cause. Opioid abuse has...

An American Flossing Shortage

Feb 5, 2018 | Oral Health, Preventative Dentistry, Tooth Care

Studies show that a third of the American adult population doesn’t engage in interdental cleaning practices like flossing. According to The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, we as a country have a lack of awareness of the role that flossing every day plays in...

Distinguishing Cold Sores from Canker Sores

Jan 14, 2018 | Gum Health, Oral Health, Overall Health

Cold sores and canker sores are often erroneously mixed up, but they have very different causes and treatments. According to Dr. Kellam of Bernardsville Dental Care, the two are very distinct conditions, but both have triggers that can be avoided and courses of...

Low Carb Diet and Dragon Breath

Dec 14, 2017 | Oral Health, oral hygiene, Overall Health

Contrary to the popular opinion, halitosis, aka bad breath, is not only caused by insufficient flossing and brushing. As a matter of fact, myriad causes have been linked to bad breath. According to Dr. Kellam of Bernardsville Dental, his patients’ diet is among the...

Dental Health and your Overall Health

Nov 13, 2017 | Oral Health, Overall Health, Preventative Dentistry

The most common dental issues most of us can identify ourselves are plaque and cavities. Dentists take a whole different view as they examine your teeth. Dr. Kellam can tell you that the mouth gives a good description of the current health status of your body. It is...