Facial trauma can be life-changing. Not only does it affect a person’s appearance, but it also interferes with their ability to eat, speak, and even breathe as they should. Thankfully, oral and maxillofacial surgeons are …
How to Tell If You’re a Candidate for Dental Implants in Wayne, NJ
Dental implants are the gold standard of teeth replacement. They provide a look and function that rivals your natural teeth. But dental implants may not be right for everyone. Some people are immediately eligible for …
What are the Benefits of Implant-Supported Dentures?
By age 65 more than 1 in 4 Americans have 8 or fewer teeth. With tooth loss so prevalent, it’s no surprise that approximately 41 million people in the U.S. wear dentures. Dentures play a …
How Do You Prevent Gum Recession?
Periodontal disease is a top cause of tooth loss among senior adults. Gum recession is a major symptom of periodontal disease. When gums recede, tooth roots become exposed and vulnerable to deterioration. This problem can …
Is Sedation Dentistry Safe for Senior Citizens?
While sedation dentistry is safe for seniors, certain medical conditions may give cause for caution. Many patients of all ages feel anxious about going to the dentist. They may have sensitive teeth, a low pain …
Does Sedation Dentistry Really Work?
Sedation dentistry is incredibly effective at helping nervous, anxious, or fearful patients relax during dental treatment or oral surgery. There are a variety of anesthesia and sedation options that you can discuss with your oral …
How Do You Fix Gum Recession?
Caring for your teeth should always be a top priority – especially since your oral health directly correlates with your overall health. But, life is busy and that extra time that should be spent on …
Top Ten Wisdom Teeth Questions Answered
Whether your wisdom teeth are simply crowding your mouth, or they are impacted and painful, extracting wisdom teeth is usually the best solution for your dental health. From why wisdom teeth even exist to what …
Grinding Your Teeth? Here’s What You Should Know
If you find your teeth or jaw are sore in the morning, or your partner tells you you’re grinding your teeth at night, it’s time to take action. Grinding, clenching, or gnashing your teeth is …
Oral Surgery for Dentures
Dentures can often be fitted without any preparation or additional treatments, but in some cases, pre-prosthetic surgery is required to prepare a patient’s jawbone so a full or partial denture can be comfortably supported. If …
Is My TMJ Causing My Jaw Pain?
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives in ways we would have thought unimaginable just a few months ago. Ubiquitous stress imposed upon all age groups by the stay-at-home orders has infiltrated every household. Parents …
Are Dental Implants Covered By Dental Insurance?
Are Dental Implants Covered By Dental Insurance? In the past, the answer to the question, “Are dental implants covered by dental insurance?” was a simple one: No. That’s beginning to change as insurers recognize the …
What Is Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery?
Franklin Lakes Living, Issue 1, Oct 2019 While the phrase “oral surgeon” is familiar, who we are and what we do is often blurred with other disciplines in medicine and dentistry. The American Dental Association …
Wisdom Teeth: Is it Wise to Remove Them?
Franklin Lakes Living MagazineAuthor: Michael A. Costello, DMD – Dually Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Third molars, commonly called “wisdom teeth”, are the last set of molars to develop and erupt into the mouth. …
Do You Have TMJ? 3 Symptoms Not to Ignore
Your temporomandibular joints, or TMJ for short, are some of the most complicated pieces of your skeletal system, so it is no surprise that just over 10% of Americans suffer from TMJ complications. Although women …
What to Expect After Wisdom Tooth Extraction
If you have never had a tooth pulled, you may be worried about having wisdom teeth extracted. It is true that this type of extraction is sometimes complex, especially if the tooth has not fully erupted. …
Bone Grafting for Dental Implants: What You Should Know
If you have been told that you need a bone graft before having dental implants placed, you may feel anxious and upset. After all, messing around with your bone sounds like a major, scary procedure. The …
A Step by Step Guide to Dental Implants
Although dentures and dental bridges were long considered the best solutions for replacing missing or failing teeth, today there is a better option. Strong and durable dental implants have become the gold standard, as they …
Dental Implant vs Bridge: Know Your Options
If you are missing a tooth, your dentist may offer you the choice between a dental implant and a dental bridge. Both solutions have unique pros and cons, so fully understanding your choices is vital to …