Periodontal disease; I have what?!
- updated: Nov. 16, 2022
Our team from Shapiro & Rollman DDS understands the diagnosis of periodontal disease can be scary and confusing, but the good news in most cases is that it is treatable Read More
Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
- updated: Nov. 09, 2022
When your wisdom teeth start to emerge it can definitely be painful, but it can be even worse if your wisdom teeth become impacted. Impacted wisdom teeth are trying to Read More
Can children be at risk for periodontal disease?
- updated: Nov. 02, 2022
You want to check all the boxes when you consider your child’s dental health. You make sure your child brushes twice daily to avoid cavities. You’ve made a plan for Read More
Oral Health Concerns for Teens
- updated: Oct. 26, 2022
You have a lot more freedom as a teenager than you did as a young child. You also have a lot more responsibilities, and one of your jobs is to Read More
Four Oral Health Issues Seniors Face
- updated: Oct. 19, 2022
Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. the doctor and our team know that for many of our older patients, Read More
Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches or abscesses
- updated: Oct. 12, 2022
Dental problems do not always wait for normal office hours. Broken fillings or damaged teeth are common reasons for emergency treatment. Toothaches and abscesses can also require prompt attention. the Read More
Dentistry around the World
- updated: Oct. 05, 2022
From the clinical perspective, dentistry is similar around the world. Dentists, like the doctor, go to school, obtain a license, and work hard to prevent and treat tooth decay, gum Read More
Fluoride Use in Adolescents
- updated: Sep. 27, 2022
Fluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater Read More
How can parents help prevent tooth decay?
- updated: Sep. 20, 2022
Children are born with a set of primary teeth – 20 to be exact – that help them learn to chew and speak, and develop enough space in the jaw Read More
The Connection Between Your Mouth and Your Heart
- updated: Sep. 13, 2022
At Shapiro & Rollman DDS, we know your dental health is closely connected to your overall health. We also know that the mouth can oftentimes be the first place to Read More
Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!
- updated: Sep. 06, 2022
September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day” Read More
How do I handle my child’s dental emergency?
- updated: Aug. 30, 2022
With children undergoing developmental dental changes and engaging in rough-and-tumble activities, dental emergencies can sometimes arise. If your child knocks out a tooth or experiences any type of oral discomfort, Read More
Dangers of Thumb Sucking
- updated: Aug. 23, 2022
It’s common for children to suck their thumb at a young age. the doctor and our team want you to understand the potential issues that can surface down the road Read More
How Tooth-Colored Fillings Improve Your Smile
- updated: Aug. 16, 2022
Today’s crowns, veneers, and tooth colored fillings are very natural looking compared to early counterparts. There was a time when dentists placed silver fillings exclusively. This material is still used, Read More
Suffer from tooth discoloration? Don’t panic!
- updated: Aug. 09, 2022
Like many other parts of the human body, teeth age. You may look at old photos and realize your smile was significantly brighter in the past than it is now. Read More
Understanding Cavities
- updated: Aug. 02, 2022
Getting a cavity seems like delayed punishment for eating that special dessert every weekend or for the few days you forgot to floss. When you are doing everything right with Read More
