Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter
- updated: Jun. 27, 2023
You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none Read More
How to Handle an Unexpected Dental Emergency
- updated: Jun. 20, 2023
Regardless of the type of dental emergency you experience, it is important that you visit Shapiro & Rollman DDS for emergency dental care as soon as possible. A chipped or Read More
Periodontal Disease Associated with Cardiovascular Risk
- updated: Jun. 13, 2023
We all know that brushing your teeth and flossing regularly keeps your smile sparkly and bright, but did you realize that cleaning your teeth can actually help your heart? Recent Read More
Getting Ready for Summer Sports
- updated: Jun. 06, 2023
With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Shapiro & Rollman DDS will be much more active in the summer. Though most of our Read More
Top Five Dental Myths
- updated: May 30, 2023
Sometimes the line between fact and fiction is easily blurred. This is certainly the case when it comes to dentistry, where myths and misconceptions abound. In a bid to put Read More
When to Replace Fillings
- updated: May 23, 2023
A dental filling replaces and restores the health of a tooth that has been damaged. Often, the need for a filling results from a cavity due to a large amount Read More
How Smoking Increases the Risk of Oral Cancer
- updated: May 16, 2023
Cigarette smoke contains more than 6,000 chemicals, and at least 200 of those chemicals are known to be harmful to your health. When smoke is inhaled, moist oral tissues are Read More
Why Do Molars Seem to Get More Cavities?
- updated: May 09, 2023
Probably because, for many kids, molars do get more cavities. So let’s answer two better questions: Why do molars get more cavities? And, how can we help prevent them? It’s the Read More
Preventing Toddler Tooth Decay
- updated: May 02, 2023
You do everything you can to protect your toddler with safeguards large and small. Installing that complicated car seat. Figuring out which sunscreen is best for delicate skin. Spending weeks Read More
TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
- updated: Apr. 26, 2023
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is Read More
What is hand-foot-and-mouth disease?
- updated: Apr. 25, 2023
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, is a type of contagious viral illness that causes a rash in the mouth and on the hands and feet of infants and young children, and, Read More
Pregnancy: What should I know about my oral care?
- updated: Apr. 24, 2023
the doctor and our team at Shapiro & Rollman DDS know this is an exciting time as you anticipate the arrival of your new little one. We want to take Read More
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
- updated: Apr. 05, 2023
Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge Read More
Are you at risk for oral cancer?
- updated: Mar. 29, 2023
Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States, with more than 8,000 dying every year from the disease. Oral cancer has a higher death rate Read More
How Often Should You Have Your Teeth Cleaned?
- updated: Mar. 22, 2023
That’s a good question! But first, we’re going to do that roundabout thing where we consider other questions before circling back to our original topic. Trust us, we’ll get there! Why Read More
St. Patrick's Day: Celtic pride, green shamrocks, and lucky charms!
- updated: Mar. 14, 2023
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold – it must Read More
