Periodontal Splinting

Losing a tooth was exciting when you were six, but not so much anymore. A visit from the Tooth Fairy is now a visit to the dentist. At Bridge Smiles Dental Group P.A., Drs. Meghadri and Grewal offer a technique called Periodontal Splinting. This lets you keep your natural teeth while keeping them strong. Your loose teeth are attached together, creating widespread stability. It’s used to treat looseness caused by periodontal disease, injury, or even misalignment. Contact our offices in Neshanic Station and Somerville, NJ, to learn more.

 

Periodontal splinting is an economical and ingenious dental technique. Splinting saves you the cost and pain of extraction and replacement. Teeth are meant to come in a complete set, and splinting keeps yours together. Temporary and permanent splints are available. Temporary is best for short-term looseness, possibly due to an injury. They come in two types: intra-coronal and extra-coronal. These differ in the way they attach to your teeth. The extra-coronal splint attaches to the enamel. Creating a channel on the back of the teeth sets the stage for intra-coronal splints. Permanent splinting takes longer due to its advanced nature. It’s a long-term solution. Each loose tooth receives a dental crown. Between them is a splint. This fuses the crowns together, creating a connected section.

 

Contact your NJ dentists as soon as you notice a loose tooth. The earlier you seek treatment the better the chances of success. Otherwise, your loose teeth will cause damage to the surrounding areas or lead to infection. It’s always a sign that a dental examination is necessary. Personal injury is the leading cause of looseness. This can happen in a variety of ways. You could experience a hit to the face, a sports injury, or even by falling. Set up an emergency dental appointment immediately. Advanced periodontal disease is another factor. Once the disease progresses to a certain stage it results in tooth loss. A daily dental routine and regular dental appointments can prevent this. Lastly, bruxism or teeth grinding leads to misalignment. The pressure pushes your teeth out of their natural places. A night-guard protects your top set of teeth from the bottom.

 

Don’t wait to contact Bridge Smiles Dental Group P.A. when you notice a loose tooth. It requires immediate treatment. Schedule your appointment with Drs. Meghadri and Grewal by visiting their website or calling. For the Neshanic Station, NJ, office, call 908-782-4418. For Somerville, NJ, call 908-725-0400.

Adding Mouthwash To Your Dental Routine

Drs. Meghadri and Grewal recommend adding mouthwash to your daily dental routine. It’s the best and most effective way to fully clean your mouth. The results are twofold: it prevents smelly breath and dental problems like tooth decay. Just make sure that you aren’t using mouthwash as a replacement for brushing and flossing. Learn more by contacting Bridge Smiles Dental Group P.A. in Neshanic Station and Somerville, NJ.

 

Therapeutic and cosmetic are the two available mouthwash types. Depending on your needs, you will want one over the other. Cosmetic focuses on clearing up bad breath. Therapeutic is used to prevent dental problems like cavities or plaque buildup. Keep this in mind when buying a new mouthwash.

 

When using mouthwash, follow these general instructions:

-Follow the recommended dosage and pour the amount into the cap or a separate cup.

-Swish it around your mouth thoroughly for at least 30 seconds. Try to reach every area of your mouth.

-Once you're done, spit the solution into the sink. Never swallow it! Mouthwash contains chemicals that can be harmful when ingested.

-Don’t eat or drink for 30-minutes following. This gives the effects of the mouthwash enough time to kick in.

 

Trying out mouthwash in your oral hygiene routine? No need to be worried! Your N.J. dentists have a few tips for you. Depending on your dental needs, you’ll want specific types of mouthwash. So if you’re looking for cavity prevention, buy a mouthwash that specializes in that! Same goes for things like gingivitis, plaque and tartar buildup, etc. Pay attention to the ingredients if you’re sensitive to certain dental products. Invest in a sensitive or more organic mouthwash brand. Don’t forget that certain brands contain alcohol in them too.

 

Your teeth and gums are a lifelong investment! Take care of them by partaking in good dental hygiene practices and biannual dental examinations. Only through a professional cleaning can your teeth get the total care they need. In need of a six-month checkup? Contact Bridges Smile Dental Group P.A. We are located in two locations: Neshanic Station and Somerville, NJ. Call the Neshanic Station office at 908-782-4418. For the Somerville location, call 908-725-0400. Schedule your appointment with Drs. Meghadri and Grewal by calling or visiting their website.

Inlays/Onlays

Inlays/onlays are partial crowns that restore appearance and functionality to your teeth. At Bridge Smiles Dental Group P.A., Drs. Meghadri and Grewal want you to be proud of your smile. Your smile will be with you for the rest of your life, you might as well enjoy it! If you are interested in inlays/onlays, visit our office in Somerville, NJ. or Neshanic Station, NJ.

 

Inlays/onlays use your natural teeth as a base to be placed onto. Doing so will strengthen the teeth, prevent any more damage, and restore its natural appearance. The difference between receiving an inlay vs. an onlay depends on the tooth. For more severe damage, an onlay is needed. Inlays are just placed and bonded directly onto your teeth. Onlays extend onto the back of the tooth, essentially replacing one or more of the tooths cusps.

 

During the procedure, the decayed or damaged areas of the tooth will be removed. An impression will then be made from the tooth. This impression is what will be used to create your personalized restorative device. We then send the mold to a dental laboratory to create. This will take about 2-3 weeks to be completed. In the meantime, you will receive sealant on the tooth. At your final appointment, your permanent inlay/onlay will be bonded to your tooth with cement.

 

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