The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first
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Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.
The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first
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Chipped Your Tooth? Now What?
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.
Accidents happen. Next time you’ll wear your mouthguard when you skateboard, never use your teeth to open anything, and carefully step away from your grandmother’s hard candy dish. But what
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.
What is oral cancer?
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Pompton Lakes, New Jersey office, now is an excellent time
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Snack Attack
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.
Should a quick bite between meals make us feel guilty? Or worse, make our teeth suffer a greater risk of cavities? Let’s avoid both those possibilities! We have several tooth-healthy
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Just What Is a Cavity, Anyway?
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.
So you might be wondering, just what are cavities? How do we get them? What do they do to our teeth? How can we prevent them? Let’s talk!
Our teeth need
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Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.
Millions of people, around Pompton Lakes, New Jersey and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While
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Periodontics and Braces Treatment
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.
Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there's more to it than that. To
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March is National Nutrition Month!
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.
While you don’t have to wait to start eating right, March is the month the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics asks everyone to pay special attention to what goes into
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What type of toothpaste is right for you?
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.
Toothpaste no longer comes in simple choices of fluoride and fresh breath. Paste is not even the only option! You can choose gel forms and even some with ribbons of
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What is gingivitis, and how can I treat it?
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.
Gingivitis is an early stage of gum disease that results when bacteria in your mouth cause inflammation in your gums. This is a common condition, and you can treat it
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The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the
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February is Heart Month
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.
The American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been
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How do I handle my child’s dental emergency?
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.
With children undergoing developmental dental changes and engaging in rough-and-tumble activities, dental emergencies can sometimes arise. If your child knocks out a tooth or experiences any type of oral discomfort,
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What is a crown?
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
the doctor and our team at Daniel A. Nyhuis, DMD hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a
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Root Cavities
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
When we don’t keep up with our dental hygiene, plaque buildup can result in three kinds of cavities. Pit and fissure cavities are found on the tops of molars, where
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Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to
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