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/ December 5, 2011

Sedation dentistry lets people with dental phobia relax and receive the dental care that is so important to a healthy, beautiful smile. With sedation dentistry, you remain conscious but in a deeply relaxed state. You will have little or no memory of the appointment later. At Dumont Cosmetic Dental, Dr. Howard Perlmutter offers two sedation...

Invisalign® Lets You Eat All Your Favorite Foods

Invisalign

/ November 28, 2011

If you've considered orthodontic treatment with traditional braces, you may have noticed that one of the inconveniences or braces is that you can't eat many of your favorite foods. Some orthodontists recommend that you avoid all of the following: Apples, carrots, and other crunchy fruits and vegetables Bagels, pretzels and hard rolls Pizza Corn chips...

Dental Bridges

/ November 22, 2011

Dental bridges are a good solution for replacing a missing tooth. Dental bridges, sometimes called fixed dentures, are restorations that use your existing teeth to support a false tooth, called a pontic. A dental bridge typically involves three units: two crowns anchored on teeth adjacent to the gap that support the middle false tooth. Sometimes,...

Sports Drinks and Teeth Staining

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/ November 18, 2011

The purported health benefits of sports drinks are questionable at best. In fact, numerous studies have found that sports drinks fail to hydrate athletes more than regular drinking water and, thanks to a host of artificial flavors, preservatives and sweeteners, they may actually increase dehydration. Sports drinks can also adversely impact your dental health by...

Dental Implant Placement

Dental Implants

/ October 21, 2011

Dental implant placement is a multi-stage procedure. Although the process for getting dental implants is prolonged, it is worth it because the results are generally permanent and allow you to eat all the foods you enjoyed before without worrying about the slipping of dentures. The first step in dental implant placement is determining whether you...

Dental Implant Candidacy

Dental Implants

/ October 19, 2011

If you have one or more missing teeth or if you are facing the removal of a tooth in the near future, you are likely considering dental implants as a replacement option. Dental implants allow you to eat all the same foods you enjoyed before losing any teeth. They also require no additional care and...

Sedation Dentistry

/ September 28, 2011

Dental appointments are vital to your oral and overall health. Healthy teeth support a healthy mind and body, and without regular dental visits, your oral health suffers. If you neglect the dentist’s office because of fear and anxiety, sedation dentistry will let you relax throughout the duration of your appointment. All too often, people avoid...

Will BriteSmile® Affect Other Dental Work?

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/ July 30, 2011

BriteSmile teeth whitening has become one of the most sought after elective dental procedures today to help you regain brighter teeth. In just one appointment, experienced New Jersey cosmetic dentist Dr. Howard Perlmutter can help lighten your teeth noticeably with the use of a professionally applied hydrogen peroxide gel and a special lamp that activates...

What is BriteSmile®?

Teeth Whitening

/ July 29, 2011

According to a study conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 74 percent of adults feel that an unattractive smile can hurt a person’s chances for career success; 99.7 percent of adults believe that a smile is an important social asset. Fortunately, there are a number of teeth-whitening options available to treat discolored teeth....

Choosing the Right Cosmetic Dentist

Treatments

/ June 17, 2011

Cosmetic dentistry is not just a science, it also relies on craftsmanship and covers a wide range of services including: Due to the broad spectrum of specialties within cosmetic dentistry and the individual skills required of each, choosing the right cosmetic dentist is both important and challenging. Not all dentists have training in cosmetic dentistry,...

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