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Why An Extraction May Be Necessary
posted: Mar. 16, 2022.
A tooth extraction could just end up benefitting your smile. Find out why. You might not realize it but sometimes getting a tooth extraction is a good thing for your health. Read more -
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.
Millions of people, around LIVINGSTON, New Jersey and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While it Read more -
How Tooth-Colored Fillings Improve Your Smile
posted: Mar. 08, 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 -
Are your teeth ready for the big day?
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.
Capturing the Moment At William C Gerard, DMD we know that just about anyone who has taken on the challenge of planning her own wedding could tell you how important the Read more -
Water: It’s Not Just for Brushing!
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.
We turn on the tap and it comes rushing out. We walk down the hall at work or school and stop at the fountain without even thinking about it. It’s Read more -
Common Emergency Visits: From lost fillings to broken dentures
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.
You never know when you're going to experience a dental emergency, but if you do, it should give you peace of mind to know that emergency dental care is available Read more -
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more -
Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter
posted: Feb. 01, 2022.
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 -
Symptoms That Could Mean You Need a Root Canal
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.
Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root Read more -
Need Another Reason to Stop Biting Your Nails?
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
Painful nails and cuticles, ruined manicures, reluctance to shake hands—there are so many good reasons to overcome the nail biting habit. But did you know that biting your nails is Read more -
Five Clues That It’s Time to Replace Your Toothbrush
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
Your dashboard lights up when you need an oil change. Your smoke detector beeps when you need to switch out the batteries. But when it’s time to replace your toothbrush, Read more -
Make this the Year You Stop Smoking
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
It’s a new year, and it couldn’t come fast enough for many of us! Let’s do our part to make this a better year in every way—and you can start Read more -
It's a Wrap: Ending the year with a smile!
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.
People have been ushering in the New Year for centuries but it became an official holiday in 1582 when Pope George XIII declared January 1st to be the day on Read more -
What to Do for Your Loose Tooth
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
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 -
What exactly is a root canal?
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
Hearing that you need a root canal can be highly intimidating. What is a root canal? It is the removal of the nerve supply from the tooth. Here, the doctor Read more -
Oral Cancer Facts and Figures
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.
Oral cancer is largely viewed as a disease that affects those over the age of 40, but it can affect all ages, even non-tobacco and alcohol users. Oral cancer can Read more