Dr. M. Corey Johnson DDS, Dr. Karen K. Fenichel DMD and the team at Jockey Hollow Dentistry are pleased to provide professional and caring dental services to their patients from Mendham NJ and the surrounding communities. Our dental services include: adult, children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, preventive and restorative dentistry.
Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about the importance of dental sealants as a preventive dental treatment for your children!
Below is an excerpt from an article found on Colgate.com By following the information in this guide, you and your family can have healthy teeth and gums to last a lifetime. As a parent, you can work with your children to help them understand why good oral care is important - and show them how to do it right! Four Steps to a Bright Smile
Brush at least twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, especially after eating breakfast and before bedtime.
Floss every day.
Limit the number of times you eat snacks each day.
Visit your dentist regularly.
It's easy to guide your family toward good oral health. All it takes is the right information and a little practice to keep them moving in the right direction! To read the entire article visit Colgate.com. The remainder of the article details the following:
Gum surgery is the accepted, prescribed treatment for advanced periodontal disease. This type of procedure is almost always successful in controlling the condition, and it’s usually covered by standard insurance plans. With mild periodontal disease, there are potent NON-surgical procedures that, when combined with increased dental hygiene, can virtually arrest the spread of the disease. These, too, are normally covered by most dental insurance plans. Jockey Hollow Dentistry M. Corey Johnson, DDS Karen K. Fenichel, DMD 5 Cold Hill Road South Mendham, NJ 07945 (973) 543-4828 JockeyHollowDentistry.com
Do you realize that 5 million teeth are knocked out each year in the United States? Many activities can be dangerous without the right protection. And let's face it; the one-size-fits-all mouthguards found in stores just don't fit appropriately. A sloppy fit means proper breathing can be difficult while running during sports. On the other hand, a custom-made sport mouthguard fits well, protects well, and can be worn for any sport. The American Dental Association recommends using custom mouthguards for the following sports: acrobatics, basketball, boxing, field hockey, football, gymnastics, handball, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, racquetball, roller hockey, rugby, shot-putting, skateboarding, skiing, skydiving, soccer, squash, surfing, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting, and wrestling. Jockey Hollow Dentistry M. Corey Johnson, DDS Karen K. Fenichel, DMD 5 Cold Hill Road South Mendham, NJ 07945 (973) 543-4828 JockeyHollowDentistry.com
An Affordable Alternative for Multiple Missing Teeth
If you have more than one missing tooth, creating an empty space within your mouth, a bridge may be the right solution for filling the gap. Custom made from the same high-quality materials as our crowns, a bridge is secured on both sides with crowns to eliminate the gap, returning full function and comfort to your mouth, as well as restoring your smile. Jockey Hollow Dentistry M. Corey Johnson, DDS Karen K. Fenichel, DMD 5 Cold Hill Road South Mendham, NJ 07945 (973) 543-4828 JockeyHollowDentistry.com
You know good dental habits can help prevent things like cavities and gingivitis, but you may not know what conditions like these really look like or how they can affect your mouth. Use this visual guide to learn more about some of the most common dental health issues, symptoms to watch for and the potential treatments that are available. Please note: This content is for informational purposes only. Only a dentist, physician or other qualified health care professional can make a diagnosis. Darkened Tooth
There
are two reasons your tooth may change color after trauma: It’s either trying
to protect the nerve or it’s dying. If it’s protecting the nerve, your tooth
may look a little darker than the ones next to it. If it changes colors like a
bruise (from pink to gray), this means your tooth is most likely dead. You may
need a root canal, usually followed by
a crown. In some cases it may
be necessary to remove the tooth. If it is a baby tooth, you may be able to
leave it alone until it falls out. Canker Sores
Canker sores are small white or
gray sores with a red border that appear your lips, the back of your throat or
under your tongue. Their exact cause is uncertain but some suggest that immune
system problems, bacteria or viruses may be play a role. They are also more
common in women.
Canker sores aren’t contagious and usually heal on their own after one or two
weeks. Over-the-counter creams and mouthwashes may give you temporary relief.
Until it heals, stay away from hot, spicy or acidic foods because these can
irritate the sore. Cancer
Each
year, approximately 40,000 new cases of oral cancer and cancers of the
throat, tonsils and back of the tongue are diagnosed. Tobacco use, alcohol abuse and HPV all increase your
chance of developing these
cancers.
Men are twice more likely to get oral cancer than women. During regular
checkups, your dentist will check your mouth for symptoms like red or white
patches, sores that won’t heal and rough, crusty spots. If anything suspicious
is found, your dentist will order more testing or refer you to a specialist.
The image above is only one example of how oral cancer might appear. To read the entire article visit MouthHealthy.org.
Below is an excerpt from an article found on Colgate.com
Now the Good News
Do you realize that 5 million teeth are knocked out each year in the United States? Many activities can be dangerous without the right protection. And let's face it; the one-size-fits-all mouthguards found in stores just don't fit appropriately. A sloppy fit means proper breathing can be difficult while running during sports. On the other hand, a custom-made sport mouthguard fits well, protects well, and can be worn for any sport. The American Dental Association recommends using custom mouthguards for the following sports: acrobatics, basketball, boxing, field hockey, football, gymnastics, handball, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, racquetball, roller hockey, rugby, shot-putting, skateboarding, skiing, skydiving, soccer, squash, surfing, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting, and wrestling.
An Affordable Alternative for Multiple Missing Teeth
