Spring Lake Dental Group

Author: Dr. Rima Solanki, DMD Many times, we have patients ask when we recommend the extraction of a tooth, “why don’t we pull all the teeth and get dentures?” We understand your frustration associated with having to keep coming to the dentist when extensive dental work is involved, however there is nothing better than trying […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD Kids fall. Kids hurt themselves. When these incidents happen, and it involves their teeth, it can be scary, more so for the parent. When your little one damages their tooth, there are actions that we take to promote continued health of the tooth. One example we will discuss […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD Happy Fall y’all!  It is that time of year when leaves turn beautiful tones of red and yellow, temperatures drop and the holiday season starts, creating a perfect environment to gather together with our loved ones.  Today, I am not going to address a dental topic, but rather give you […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI If you will be kind enough to let me vent some of my frustration in this blog, I would appreciate it. This pandemic that roared its head in the early months of 2020 needs to be brought under control as soon as possible.  My optimism is based on knowing that […]

Author: Dr. Rima Solanki, DMD During your dental appointment, you may hear your dentist talking about different layers of teeth and how each part of the tooth shows up on your radiograph. Teeth have three layers. The outer layer of the tooth is called the enamel and it is the hardest and densest material in […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD We understand that most people do not like coming to the dentist. We are also aware of the number of forms that our patients are required to complete. However daunting, we want you to know that it’s necessary. One document that protects the patient’s health information and gives […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD Removable dentures are a relatively quick and financially reasonable option for replacing multiple missing teeth. Sometimes it can be used as an interim solution during the healing phase of more extensive treatment. There are two main categories of removable dentures: partials and complete. When a patient still has natural teeth […]

Author: Dr. Rima Solanki, DMD This month, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated coronavirus guidelines and recommended that, “all non-urgent dental visits to be postponed until after the pandemic to reduce the spread.” After these guidelines were released, the American Dental Association (ADA) issued a statement responding to WHO, stating, “It respectfully, yet strongly disagrees.” […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) came out with a statement that they recommended that elective dental care be deferred during this COVID pandemic. I could not disagree more. This is the same organization that President Trump has largely de-funded because of their biased ties to China and their […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS, FAGD As the school year begins, parents, students, educators are learning how to navigate another year under very different circumstances. Although there are various and valid opinions about how students should be taught, virtual, in-person, hybrid, I believe that our teachers will continue to provide excellent care, support, and […]