Diastema, or, Mind the Gap!
- posted: Jan. 31, 2024
Diastema is a medical term meaning “space between”—or what the doctor and our team less formally call a gap between the teeth. Such gaps are common for children as they Read More
How Sedation Dentistry Can Help You Overcome Dental Anxiety
- posted: Jan. 24, 2024
Sometimes people feel a tiny bit nervous when they sit in the dental chair. And sometimes it’s more than a tiny bit. If your anxiety over visiting the office leads Read More
Ten Fun Things to Do with Your Old Toothbrush
- posted: Jan. 17, 2024
the doctor and our staff recommend that you replace your worn-out, germy toothbrush with a new one every three months. But most people either forget or resist getting rid of Read More
TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
- posted: Jan. 10, 2024
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is Read More
Oh no, not the dentist!
- posted: Jan. 03, 2024
If you or your children suffer from dental anxiety, you aren’t alone. According to the Cleveland Clinic, between nine and 15 percent of Americans admit to feeling sufficiently afraid of Read More
What are dental crowns?
- posted: Dec. 27, 2023
A dental crown is often called a “cap.” A dental crown covers all of the visible parts of the tooth and has many functions and reasons for placement. There are several Read More
What is biofilm?
- posted: Dec. 20, 2023
Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read More
Recovering from Oral Surgery
- posted: Dec. 13, 2023
If you need oral surgery, the doctor and our team will use our expertise and training to ensure that you have the best possible surgical outcome. And we want to Read More
Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
- posted: Dec. 06, 2023
You might suspect that your wisdom teeth are starting to emerge, but knowing the signs of impacted wisdom teeth can help you be more proactive about your dental care. Impacted Read More
Should Children Use Whitening Products?
- posted: Nov. 29, 2023
As adults, we often wish our teeth could be as white as they were when we were small children. Baby teeth have thinner and whiter enamel than adult teeth, and Read More
How a High-Tech Office Helps Your Dental Treatment
- posted: Nov. 22, 2023
A dental office on the cutting edge of technology offers numerous benefits to its patients. Whether you are in need of a simple cleaning or extensive restorative work, these technologies Read More
Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter
- posted: Nov. 15, 2023
You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none Read More
Keep It Cheesy for a Long-Lasting Smile
- posted: Nov. 08, 2023
You’ve heard people tell you to say “cheese” when you’re having your picture taken, probably more times than you can count. There is another reason you should be saying “cheese” Read More
Radiation and the Safety of Dental X-Rays
- posted: Nov. 01, 2023
It is not uncommon to be concerned about your safety when you have dental X-rays performed. Putting on a heavy lead vest may make you apprehensive. The benefits of dental Read More
The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings
- posted: Oct. 25, 2023
In our continuing efforts to provide the most advanced technology and highest quality care available to our patients at Edward Rosenthal DDS PC, we proudly screen our patients for oral Read More
Common Emergency Visits: From lost fillings to broken dentures
- posted: Oct. 18, 2023
You never know when you're going to experience a dental emergency, but if you do, it should give you peace of mind to know that emergency dental care is available Read More