Spring Lake Dental Group

Author: Dr. Rima Solanki, DMD   Saliva is as much as 99% water, with a complex mix of proteins, minerals, vitamins, hormones, and other substances, along with traces of food, toothpaste, and whatever else you put in your mouth.  Hundreds of salivary glands in the mouth produce, on average, about a quart of liquid a […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD Nobody wants to go through an accident or experience that causes damage to the teeth.  But sadly, it does happen. >Don’t worry, Spring Lake Dental Group is here to help you! Of course, it all depends on the severity of the trauma.  For example, it is very common to see children […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI The oral cavity is the intersection of medicine and dentistry and the window into the general health of the patient. Hundreds of diseases and medications impact the oral cavity, and pathological conditions in the mouth have a greater systemic impact than many providers appreciate.  It is unclear whether there […]

Author: Dr. David Dickerhoff, DDS, MAGD, FOCOI Diabetes Mellitus is an absolute or relative insulin insufficiency caused either by a low output of insulin from the pancreas (type 1) or resistance of peripheral tissue to insulin (type 2). Well-controlled diabetics can live a long and uncomplicated life with proper management of lifestyle, diet and medications for […]

Author: Dr. Rima Solanki, DMD One topic that patients routinely ask us dentists about is, “How do I know which toothpaste is best for my daily use?”. There are many different brands of toothpaste out there that are fabricated for different purposes and each one has a unique flavor and underlying ingredient. There are a […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS You come in for your 6 month hygiene appointment, and your attention is directed towards your radiograph to see a small dark spot on the outer border of your tooth, between two teeth.  You’re informed that this is an area of decalcification, where your tooth is starting to breakdown, […]

Author: Dr. Rima Solanki, DMD Many people experience intense fear and anxiety when thinking about visiting the dentist. It is estimated that between 10-20% of Americans avoid going to the dentist due to anxiety or fear. Perhaps you may have an unpleasant memory from your childhood of an unprofessional dental practitioner, or you may be […]

As the year 2017 is coming to an end, Spring Lake Dental Group would like to reach out to our patients and wish you all a very happy new year and all the best for a healthy and prosperous 2018! We, as a practice, are looking forward to the new year with a renewed sense […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, MS The title reads “she”, but “she” and “he” can be used interchangeably.  Parents can get frustrated when their infant/toddler refuses to allow their teeth to be brushed.  Parents express their concerns when that same behavior is repeated during hygiene appointments. It is imperative to know that a crying child […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD We must admit it; all of us have gone through that awful moment when we can’t stand our breath for whatever the reason may be! Halitosis (bad breath) can be the result of multiple things all of which are linked to the presence of bacteria that produce the compounds associated […]