Dental Emergencies while Traveling
- updated: Feb. 06, 2024
You’ve planned your dream vacation. Your reservations are made. You’re packed and ready. You’ve even scheduled a dental checkup at our East Brunswick, New Jersey office to make sure you Read More
What NOT to Eat after Wisdom Teeth Extraction
- updated: Jan. 30, 2024
Now that you’re having your wisdom teeth removed at our East Brunswick, New Jersey office, you’re probably looking forward to spending a few days on the couch with a cool Read More
What should I do if my child has a toothache?
- updated: Jan. 23, 2024
Toothaches in children can be tricky ordeals that cause distress for both the child and the parent. You may feel helpless and frustrated because you cannot pinpoint the location of Read More
Should You Get Dental Veneers?
- updated: Jan. 16, 2024
Dental veneers are a popular treatment to improve the appearance of your smile. the doctor and our team want to help you understand whether this dental option is right for Read More
Ease up on your gums — don’t brush your teeth too hard!
- updated: Jan. 09, 2024
A lot of patients go at their teeth like they were sanding an old floor—that is to say, way too hard! Brushing too hard is probably the most common mistake Read More
My child has autism. What should we expect at your office?
- updated: Jan. 02, 2024
At Shapiro & Rollman DDS, we know that as many as one in 88 children today have some form of autism, a complex brain disorder that affects a child's ability Read More
Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!
- updated: Dec. 26, 2023
We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the Read More
How to Subtract Those Added Sugars
- updated: Dec. 19, 2023
Sugars are the simplest carbohydrates, and are found naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products. Our bodies require these simple carbs for energy. (Even better, we don’t just get Read More
Troubles with Cementum? Prevent ‘Em!
- updated: Dec. 13, 2023
Our teeth are a lot more complicated than they look. Beneath that shiny white surface is an entire system of different cell tissues working together to keep each tooth vital Read More
What to Do for Your Loose Tooth
- updated: Dec. 05, 2023
One of the first exciting childhood experiences we outgrow is the excitement of discovering a loose tooth. Sadly, there’s no adult Tooth Fairy waiting to exchange a gift for a Read More
It's been years since my last appointment; what should I expect?
- updated: Nov. 28, 2023
Feeling apprehensive or guilty for not visiting a dentist in over a year is common, but coming back to receive dental care is easier than you may think. Our dental Read More
When to Begin Dental Care for Your Baby
- updated: Nov. 21, 2023
Children’s oral health differs from the needs of adults in many ways. It’s vital for you to understand what your child needs to keep his or her teeth healthy. the Read More
What is biofilm?
- updated: Nov. 14, 2023
Biofilm, the protective housing for bacteria, is a hot topic in the medical and dental fields. Routinely taking an antibiotic for a bacterial infection has become more complicated because of Read More
Hypersensitive Teeth
- updated: Nov. 07, 2023
It is common to experience dentine hypersensitivity, with symptoms ranging from moderate to severe. Why does it happen and how do you know if this sensitivity is something to be Read More
Seven Foods that will Give You a Smashing Smile
- updated: Oct. 31, 2023
As the saying goes, you are what you eat. But did you know that what you eat also affects your smile? Chow down on these seven tasty treats, recommended by Read More
The History and Mythology of the Tooth Fairy
- updated: Oct. 24, 2023
While the last baby teeth generally aren’t lost until age ten or 11, most children stop believing in the tooth fairy by the time they're seven or eight. Of course, Read More
