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Biannual Examinations
General Dentistry
/ August 26, 2015
Oradell dentist Dr. Howard Perlmutter suggests patients of all ages visit our office every six months for professional cleanings and examinations. These visits are essential for removing calculus and tartar from below the gum line and helping prevent issues such as gum disease and tooth infection. They are also necessary for identifying potential oral health...
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Is my Tooth Infected?
General Dentistry, Treatments
/ July 30, 2015
What symptoms indicate an infected tooth? A dental abscess Red or swollen gum tissue around a specific tooth A bad taste in the mouth that will not respond to brushing Chronic bad breath Toothache, both sustained and acute Changes in tooth color If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, call Bergen County family dentist...
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What Sugar-Free Gum Does for Oral Health
General Dentistry
/ January 29, 2015
A newly published study suggests that chewing sugar-free gum after eating can help reduce risks for cavities. And while this news is not necessarily groundbreaking, what researchers found is interesting nonetheless. Chewing sugar-free gum immediately after eating can remove up to 100 million bacteria from the mouth. These bacteria are linked to tooth decay, gum...
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Hermey the Elf’s Healthy Teeth Checklist
General Dentistry
/ December 12, 2014
Many parents will remember Hermey the Elf from the classic Christmas special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – if not by name, then by deed. Hermey was the elf who was ridiculed for not wanting to make toys, preferring instead to study dentistry. Hermey now has an opportunity to inspire a new generation of children in taking...
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Don’t Forget to Floss
General Dentistry, Gum Disease
/ October 22, 2014
Fewer than 50 percent of Americans self-report flossing daily, even though flossing is known to be one of the most effective ways to prevent gum disease and tooth decay. One of the largest reasons people list for not flossing is that they simply forget. Forgetting to floss is, in a way, like forgetting to wash...
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Noxious Weed Found Useful in Cavity Prevention
General Dentistry
/ August 8, 2014
Al Khiday 2 is a pre-Mesolithic burial site in Central Sudan where researchers have recently discovered something very interesting: fewer than one percent of the tooth remains located in the burial site contain even the slightest sign of tooth decay. No cavities. No infections. Just clean, healthy, and strong teeth. And what has been identified...
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What is an Abscessed Tooth?
General Dentistry
/ July 20, 2014
An abscess is a collection of pus that accumulates internally around infections. An abscessed tooth occurs when the root of a tooth is infected, generally resulting from untreated tooth decay. Infection surrounding an abscessed tooth can spread to surrounding bone tissue resulting in tooth loss and other oral health problems. The only way to treat...
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Symptoms of Gingivitis
General Dentistry, Gum Disease
/ June 20, 2014
Gingivitis is the most common type of gum disease. It is also the easiest to treat. When symptoms of this common oral health issue occur, Bergenfield dentist Dr. Howard Perlmutter can provide a deep gum cleaning along with detailed home-care instructions. Your at-home instructions will include enhanced daily care such as regular brushing and flossing....
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Dental Health in New Jersey
General Dentistry
/ June 4, 2014
According to Gallup, 70.5 percent of adults in New Jersey report having visited the dentist at least once in the past 12 months for routine cleanings and checkups. This is nearly six percentage points higher than the national average of 64.7, but not enough to place New Jersey in the top 10 states for dental...
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Questions for Your Bergenfield Dentist: Are Root Canals Painful?
General Dentistry
/ April 11, 2014
We’ve all heard the jokes – I’d rather have a root canal – or seen how root canals are portrayed in various popular forms of entertainment. However, the truth of the matter is that root canal treatment is actually no more uncomfortable than a typical dental filling. In fact, because the nerve of the tooth...
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Oradell Family Dental

Oradell Family Dental N/a
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555 Kinderkamack Road,
Suite 100,
Oradell, , NJ 07649
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(201) 384-9292
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