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How a Night Guard can help protect you from abfractions Cosmetic DentistryDental CareDr. Alan SteinerFamily Dentistryhealthy mouthhealthy teeth
January 30, 2018

How a Night Guard can help protect you from abfractions

An abfraction is a notch or interruption in the shape of the tooth close to the gum line. These can be caused by bruxism (grinding of the teeth) or brushing too harshly. Brushing can be modified quickly but bruxism takes a little more work. That’s where a Night Guard comes in. A Night Guard is like a tooth shield that…
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Sleep apnea and the risk to heart health Cosmetic DentistryDental CareDental HealthFamily DentistryOral HealthYour Dentist
January 17, 2018

Sleep apnea and the risk to heart health

Sleep apnea is a condition that causes a person to stop breathing while asleep. While it may sound harmless, it can have far-reaching health implications, including impacting your heart. Left untreated, sleep apnea could potentially have fatal consequences. Apparently, one in five American adults will suffer mild sleep apnea at some point in their lives. It affects men more than…
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The benefits of oral DNA testing Dental CareDental HealthDr. Alan SteinerDr. Derek FineFamily Dentistry
November 22, 2017

The benefits of oral DNA testing

Oral DNA testing is a relatively new diagnostic tool that takes a lot of the subjectivity out of dentistry. Usually when diagnosing or checking a patient, we use our many years’ of experience and dental training to observe and identify issues or potential issues. While we will always do that, we now have an extra diagnostic tool, oral DNA testing.…
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Enhancing your appearance at any age Brighter SmileCosmetic DentistryDental CareDr. Derek FineFamily Dentistry
October 27, 2017

Enhancing your appearance at any age

You’re never too old to look your best. You are never too old for many of our orthodontics treatments either. As holistic dentists, we at Aesthetic Family Dentistry in Denville, New Jersey treat patients of all ages and stages of life. We will always say you are never too young or too old to look great! Many of our orthodontics…
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The benefits of Perio Protect trays for improving gum health Dr. Alan SteinerFamily DentistryGum diseaseYour Dentist
October 10, 2017

The benefits of Perio Protect trays for improving gum health

Periodontal disease is relentless. According to the CDC, 47 percent of Americans have it, with that percentage increasing to over 70 percent when you reach 65 years of age. As dentists, we constantly fight periodontal disease. For a while, getting the better of it seemed a long way away, but could Perio Protect trays change all that? Main causes of…
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Causes and treatments of cracked teeth CavitiesDental QuestionsDr. Derek FineFamily Dentistry
August 28, 2017

Causes and treatments of cracked teeth

You could have the best oral health habits in the world, floss daily, brush regularly and visit your dentists when you should but nothing can prevent a cracked tooth. It is just one of those things with causes out of our control and while we can minimize risk as much as possible, accidents do happen. With the obvious exception of…
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Oral DNA testing, the new weapon in fighting periodontal disease Cosmetic DentistryDental HealthFamily DentistryYour Dentist
June 28, 2017

Oral DNA testing, the new weapon in fighting periodontal disease

Medicine has come a long way in the last couple of decades. Once such advancement is with DNA. What was once a mystery to us is gradually opening the doors on its secrets and allowing us to soar to new heights of understanding. Our increased knowledge of these building blocks of life enable us to deliver new treatments for a…
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Juvederm® cosmetic treatment Q&A Dental CareDental HealthDr. Alan SteinerFamily DentistryYour Dentist
June 15, 2017

Juvederm® cosmetic treatment Q&A

Juvederm® is a perfectly safe gel filler designed to refresh your appearance and bring back a youthful look. It is an exceptionally popular cosmetic treatment that offers fast, effective relief from lines and wrinkles. What is Juvederm? Juvederm is made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring sugar. It has one of the cleanest, safest profiles of any cosmetic treatment and…
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Causes and treatments of gum recession Dental CareDr. Derek FineFamily DentistryGum diseaseYour Dentist
June 9, 2017

Causes and treatments of gum recession

Gum recession is when your gums slowly recede and expose more of the tooth. It can be a natural process linked to aging or caused by a range of oral health conditions. However it is caused, gum recession is treatable and reversible in many cases. Causes of gum recession As mentioned, gum recession happens naturally to many of us as…
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Facts you need to know about Botox Brighter SmileDental QuestionsDr. Alan SteinerFamily DentistryYour Dentist
May 18, 2017

Facts you need to know about Botox

Most of the popular media coverage around Botox is one-dimensional. It concentrates on celebrity, frozen faces and extremes in treatments that do not reflect the reality very much at all. In fact, in the right hands, Botox is a very effective anti-ageing treatment that can have far-reaching physical and psychological effects. With that in mind, we have put together these…
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