Straight answers to the questions patients ask us most — written by the team at Lakehurst Dental. No jargon, no scare tactics, and no advice we would not give you in the chair. If your question is not answered here, call us at (732) 943-4090.
Dental sealants explained: who benefits, how long they last, why they fail, and when a tooth does not need one. From the dental team in Lakehurst, NJ.
A bridge and an implant both replace a missing tooth, but they do very different things to the teeth around it. Here is how the decision is actually made.
Not every wisdom tooth needs removing. Here is how a dentist decides, what the procedure involves, and what recovery actually looks like.
Gum disease is associated with diabetes, heart disease and other conditions. Here is what that association actually establishes — and what it does not.
A routine checkup does considerably more than clean your teeth. Here is what is being examined, what the screening covers, and why the interval between visits is set individually.
Pregnancy changes how gums respond to plaque, and the most common mistake is postponing all dental care until after the birth.
Dentures that fitted perfectly two years ago can become loose, and the reason is not the denture. It is the bone underneath.
A calm first dental visit sets the tone for a lifetime. Here is what happens at an early appointment, how to prepare a child without creating anxiety, and what parents can do at home.
A mouthguard only protects if it is worn. That single fact explains why fit matters more than the material or the price.
Most people brush too hard, too fast, and in the wrong place. Small corrections to technique matter more than which product you buy.
Whitening strips and professional treatment are not the same product at a different price. Here is what genuinely differs, and why some stains do not respond to whitening at all.
X-rays show the two-thirds of your teeth a dentist cannot see, including decay between teeth and bone level. Here is how the interval is decided.
