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Dental X-rays are a regular part of any oral health program, helping your dentist see “inside” your teeth and evaluate your jaws and the sections of teeth located below your gum line. For years, traditional X-rays were the standard used to capture these images, but today, digital X-rays are quickly...

As a parent, you understand the importance of regular dental visits, especially when it comes to your child’s oral health. But, a lot of kids are anxious about seeing the dentist, especially if it’s their first visit. Michael Moawad, DMD, and Jessica Listwa, DMD, offer top-notch pediatric dentistry services at...

Jaw popping may not seem like a big deal if it’s not accompanied by pain. But it’s definitely not normal — and it absolutely needs to be evaluated. Arthritis, jaw injury, and even infections can all cause clicking and popping when you bite or chew. But often, those annoying noises...

Children lose a lot of teeth as part of the natural cycle of growth and development. These teeth are lost on a regular schedule once adult teeth are ready to emerge.  But sometimes, kids can lose teeth for other reasons, such as from falls, sports accidents, or other trauma. In...

Plenty of people have heard of veneers, which are hard shells of tooth-colored porcelain used to correct an array of cosmetic flaws in your smile. But not as many people know about dental bonding, a time-tested treatment that can treat the same concerns, but at a fraction of the cost....

Despite widespread use of fluoride and other advances in oral health, cavities are still very common, especially among children. The CDC says that more than half of kids under age 8 have had a cavity in at least one baby tooth, and more than half of kids ages 12-19 have...

Making regular bi-annual dental appointments is just as important for your oral health as keeping your annual physical exam with your primary care doctor. In fact, poor dental health can impact your overall physical health, so it’s doubly important to keep your scheduled dental checkups.  At Dental Arts of Hoboken,...