Welcome to a New Year! Believe it or not, many people consider improving their smile as a New Year’s Resolution.  Whether they want to whiten their teeth, straighten and brighten their smiles with veneers, or pursue implants for missing or damaged teeth, people want to make improvements for their overall well-being & happiness.

It’s amazing what modern dentistry can offer. Treatments can be done faster and better than in the past. With computer imaging, material improvements, and 3-D printing right in the office, the sky is the limit!

Dr. Ira Goldberg, owner and lead dentist of Morris County Dental Associates, LLC in Succasunna, recently completed a Mastership program for Zest Locator attachments.

When a person is missing one or more teeth, dental implants can be an excellent method to replace them. Here are some things to consider when evaluating your options.

Many people are aware that to receive a dental implant, they must have enough bone. Without a proper amount of bone, a dental implant will be at risk of infection or failure.

So, what do you do if you don’t have enough bone? Bone grafts are usually the answer. However, there are many different kinds of bone grafts.

Dental Implants are one of the most revolutionary advancements in the last few decades: they have given people additional alternatives to conventional dentistry, which can provide healthier, longer-lasting results.  Within the field of implant dentistry there is something called Full Arch Dental Implants:  it goes by many names such as All-On-Four, All-On-X, Teeth-In-A-Day, and many more.  Essentially, compromised teeth are removed, implants placed, and replacement teeth are attached to the implants.  Most of the time this can be accomplished within one day!

Dental implants have earned a stellar reputation for being just like real teeth. They look nearly indistinguishable, they are permanently attached, and they are even cared for in the same way. But there are some key differences between the two that might surprise you. Keep reading to learn more about these beneficial tooth restorations!

Dental decay, commonly known as cavities, is easily controllable when caught early.  Routine fillings help prevent small cavities from becoming larger ones that would otherwise eventually risk the need for root canals or extractions. However, studies show that dental decay is tied to heart attacks and stroke.

So, you finally got your dental implants—congratulations! Now that your new teeth are secured in place, it’s time to ensure they stay there. Oral care is a must, but there are some other habits that you may need to pump the brakes on. Continue reading to learn about the worst habits to have when you have dental implants.

Sometimes, people need to replace missing teeth or teeth that will be extracted shortly. Bridges, dentures, and implants are the most common ways to accomplish this, but what are the differences?

Have you been considering improving your smile, but don’t have the time or money to deal with it at the moment?  Dr. Goldberg has been providing the community with a service known as Snap-On-Smile for years.  They are removable plastic teeth customized to your mouth, and when in place, you can’t tell they aren’t real!