Electric vs Traditional Toothbrushes

There are a lot of options to choose from when deciding what toothbrush to clean your teeth with. At Bridges Smile Dental, we encourage our patients to change toothbrushes every 3-4 months or after their bristles are worn down. If your bristles begin to get splayed and distorted, it means you are no longer effectively brushing your teeth.

We advise wanting our patients to ask our doctors what kind of toothbrush works best for their teeth, electric or a traditional toothbrush. If your teeth are in good shape and you brush your teeth and gums thoroughly for a full two minutes, a traditional toothbrush works perfectly fine. We recommend electric toothbrushes for our patients who need to clean better and are at risk of gum disease and cavities. Electric toothbrushes have bristles that rotate and help you to clean more areas on your teeth effectively by removing plaque

The most important thing to us is that you are brushing and flossing consistently. We advise our patients to visit us twice a year for cleaning to make sure your teeth are healthy.

If you have any questions or concerns about what toothbrush works best for you, please give us a call. To learn more about all of the services we provide at our office, visit www.bridgesmilesdental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with one of our doctors at Bridge Smile Dental Group P.A. in Somerville, NJ, call 908-725-0400.

Root Canal Therapy

Endodontics is the dental specialty that focuses on the roots or nerves of the teeth. The most common of these procedures is the infamous root canal. Root canals are a necessary procedure for when a tooth becomes infected. The infection is often located in the roots or nerves of the teeth, and this procedure is the only way to clear out the infection. Drs. Meghadri and Grewal offer root canals to our patients here at Bridge Smiles Dental Group P.A.

 

An infected tooth is a very serious problem. If left untreated, a tooth can become an abscess, leading to bone loss in the jaw. At the beginning of the procedure, a local anesthetic will be applied to the tooth. Drs. Meghadri or Grewal will then drill down into the tooth to open up the root canal. This allows them to remove the infected tissue. The area will also be cleaned thoroughly as well. After everything is done, a sealant will be applied. A dental crown is often placed on top of the tooth. This not only restores the appearance but helps the tooth heal.

 

With the use of modern technology, root canals aren't the imposing procedure that they used to be. Pain medication and local anesthetics make the procedure almost painless. Any soreness felt afterward is completely normal.

 

Bridge Smiles Dental Group P.A. is located in two offices, located in Neshanic Station and Somerville, NJ. To schedule an appointment with Drs. Meghadri or Grewal, visit our website or call. For the Neshanic Station office, call 908-782-4418. To contact the Somerville office, call 908-725-0400.

Occlusal Adjustment

If you often find yourself waking up with a sore jaw, or feel like your bite is lopsided, you may need an occlusal adjustment. An occlusal adjustment can fix the misalignment of your bite. At Bridge Smiles Dental Group P.A., Drs. Meghadri and Grewal offer these services to our patients. If left untreated, a misalignment can lead to chronic pain and conditions like temporomandibular disorder.

 

A misaligned bite is often caused by loose, missing, crowded, or shifted teeth. When this occurs, the entire balance of the mouth is thrown off. An uneven distribution of pressure causes the pain or soreness in the jaw. An occlusal adjustment can fix your bite, allowing your teeth to meet evenly again. The best candidates for adjustment are patients with these loose or shifting teeth. Patients who grind their teeth or have teeth sensitivity also qualify.

 

At your appointment, Drs. Meghadri or Grewal will use imaging technology to take hundreds of pictures of your mouth. They will record how your teeth fit together when you bite down and open. These images create data that shows us where the adjustments are needed. The procedure itself causes minimum pain and discomfort. A dental drill is used with a fine filing stone. Removal mouthpieces are also used to protect the teeth and relax your jaw muscles afterward.

 

To schedule your appointment with Drs. Meghadri and Grewal, contact Bridge Smiles Dental Group P.A. We are located in two convenient locations, Neshanic Station and Somerville, NJ. You can visit our website to create an appointment or call. To reach the Neshanic Station office, call 908-782-4418. For the Somerville office, call 908-725-0400.