Wearing a facemask is the best thing you can do to combat the spread of COVID-19 and help protect yourself and others, but there are a few oral issues that can arise from long periods of wearing a mask. Therefore, while you need to keep wearing your facemask, you should pay attention to the development […]
Fourth of July is filled with fireworks and celebrations and Oakwood Dental Arts of Freehold wants you to be happy, that’s why we’re here to offer a few tips to keep your teeth healthy this 4th! For starters, stay hydrated!! We know that during the holidays your consumption of alcohol may be higher than usual, […]
Is your health important to you? If you answered yes, then a routine teeth cleaning should be in your schedule. There are many reasons why getting and keeping up with a cleaning at least every 6 months can benefit you and your health. During a cleaning, our highly trained professionals at Oakwood Dental Arts will […]
Everyday is perfect to celebrate the ones you love. The best way to show them you care is to treat their teeth with care! Although we are used to giving certain treats, this guidee might help you decide on something better for your loved ones smile! Stay Away: Lollipops– a most common lollipop given out […]
It’s a common habit, biting your nails. But is it as harmless as you think it is? Biting your nails can become a serious issue, causing dental problems you do not want such as disease-causing bacteria, infections and tooth issues such as misshaped and shifted teeth. These issues can end up costing you a lot […]
What’s more unflattering than missing teeth? There is no way to avoid noticing someone’s teeth, especially when there is some missing. Why feel embarrassed and live with unflattering gaps in your mouth when you can get dental implants. Dental implants act as a real tooth that takes over the space of your missing teeth that […]
It is not uncommon for someone to have anxiety when going to the dentist office at any age, but going to the dentist should not be associated with anything bad. For adults, this fear statistically comes from past experiences, pain they have, and possibly embarrassment which is nothing to keep you from going to your […]
“It gets better as they get older.” This is what you’re told when you have a new born and haven’t slept in days. What they don’t tell you is once you think it is getting better, your babies teeth are planning to make it worse than ever. For babies, teething is like being sick but 10x worse. It is painful and rough. It’s even worse […]
We all know that there are absolutely no benefits to smoking. Knowing that there are many affect’s on the body, the mouth is a crucial one. To start off, not only does smoking cause bad breathe and tooth discoloration, but the tobacco increases plaque build up which can cause many more health issues than most […]
We hear it all the time, but are we aware of what the word “cavity” means? When your Oakwood Dental Arts dentist gives you an oral examination, the first thing looked for is cavities. Cavities happen when bacteria in the mouth causes tooth decay. This tooth decay causes a hole and can get worse overtime […]