May 24, 2015

Teeth Whitening for a Bright Summer Smile in Mt. Holly, NJ

Filed under: Cosmetic Dentistry,Teeth Whitening,Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , , , , , — Mt. Holly Family Dentistry @ 8:38 pm

159289454Summer is just around the corner, so now is the perfect time to get your smile ready for the good times ahead. Whether you’re planning to take the family to Philly for an educational visit to Independence Hall and a photo op in front of the Liberty Bell, or a vacation on the Jersey shore building sand castles and finding seashells, you want to freely share a smile that reflects your happiness. Come to Mt. Holly Family Dentistry in Mt. Holly, NJ, for teeth whitening and your smile will be as brilliant as the summer sun.

As people age, their teeth tend to become stained and discolored for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the age old aging process itself. Other reasons are:

  • Some of our favorite foods and beverages, such as chocolate, tomatoes, carrots, blueberries, coffee, tea, cola and red wine
  • Chips and cracks in teeth that hide stains from food particles and other debris
  • Teeth grinding and clenching, which tends to darken teeth’s biting edges
  • Certain medications, such as the antibiotic tetracycline
  • Smoking and chewing tobacco
  • Traumatic injury

Teeth Whitening for You

At Mt. Holly Family Dentistry, we have used an at-home teeth whitening system for several years. Our at home tray system uses a professional grade gel that is safe and effective. The custom made tray, which fits snuggly over your teeth is what makes this teeth whitening work well. The gel is held against your teeth where it works without being diluted with saliva or running out into your mouth. Your Mt. Holly dentist will instruct you on how to wear your trays, but typically they are worn for one or two hours every day for 2-3 weeks, possibly longer for stubborn teeth stains.

Call Our Office Today

To have a whiter smile this summer, call Mt. Holly Family Dentistry today and schedule an appointment for teeth whitening. We serve patients from Mt. Holly, NJ, as well as from  Westampton, Hainesport, Lumberton, Springfield, Pemberton, and the neighboring areas.

May 12, 2015

Invisalign® Creates Straighter Smiles in Mt. Holly, NJ

Filed under: Orthodontics,Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Mt. Holly Family Dentistry @ 8:35 pm

177000598Did you know that people with straight teeth are commonly considered more intelligent, friendlier and—no surprise—more attractive than people who have smiles that are not straight? If you’re now thinking, “Well yeah, I’d like to have a straighter smile, but I sure don’t want to wear braces at my age,” then think again. You can wear braces that almost no one will notice. With Invisalign from Mt. Holly Family Dentistry in Mt. Holly, NJ, you can have the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted without the hassle and appearance of traditional metal braces.

Invisalign, as the name implies, straightens teeth almost invisibly with clear plastic aligners. These clear braces are made of BPA-free plastic that will not cause mouth sores inside your cheeks or on your gums the way metal braces can. Invisalign aligners simply fit snuggly over your teeth to gently move them into their proper position.

The Invisalign Treatment Process

Dr. Julie Ko-Kim is the certified Invisalign provider at Mt. Holly Family Dentistry. At your first meeting with her, she will evaluate your smile and determine if there are any oral health concerns to address before beginning Invisalign orthodontic treatment. We’ll take x-rays, photographs and impressions of your teeth that Invisalign will use to create a 3-D image of your existing smile. Dr. Ko-Kim will then develop a treatment plan based on this image. This image will show you how your Invisalign treatment will progress and will also be the road map that the Invisalign lab uses to fabricate your aligners.

The Invisalign aligners come in a series of sets. You’ll wear each set for about two weeks, watching your teeth move as you progress through the series. In about a year, treatment will be completed and you’ll have that straighter, more attractive smile.

Call Our Office Today

If you’re ready to have a smile that impresses, then call Mt. Holly Family Dentistry for more information about Invisalign. We serve patients from Mt. Holly, NJ, as well as from  Westampton, Hainesport, Lumberton, Springfield, Pemberton, and the neighboring areas.

April 28, 2015

Snore Guards for Mt. Holly, NJ

Filed under: General Dentistry,Snore Guards,Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , — Mt. Holly Family Dentistry @ 6:57 pm

474189791When you get into bed each night, do you look forward to a quiet and restful night of reinvigorating sleep? Or, is your night filled with either the sound of loud snoring or are you the one constantly hearing the words, “Stop snoring”? No matter which one is you, you’re not getting the quality sleep you need at night to have a safe and productive day. Let the dentists and their team at Mt. Holly Family Dentistry help. We prescribe snore guards Mt. Holly, NJ, uses to restore peace and quiet and provide rejuvenating sleep.

Snoring in Mt. Holly, NJ

There’s snoring and then there’s snoring. What we mean is snoring can be a sign of a more serious condition called sleep apnea. This chronic condition actually causes breathing to stop at intervals during the night. However, those intervals can come as frequently as once every minute, which—needless to say—can be quite disturbing to sleep.

The most common form of this bothersome and life-threatening condition is obstructive sleep apnea. In this case, the tongue and other soft tissue in the throat relax during sleep and tend to fall back against your airway. Hence, breathing is blocked and snoring ensues. And while you may not realize you’ve stopped breathing, your brain certainly knows and signals the body to wake up in order to restart breathing.

Not only do these interruptions in breathing add up to hours of lost sleep, they can also lead to serious health consequences including high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, obesity, diabetes and depression.

Stop Snoring and Sleep Apnea

Although the gold standard in treating snoring and sleep apnea has been the continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machine, there is another alternative that works and is much less obtrusive. At Mt. Holly Family Dentistry we can prescribe a custom-fitted oral appliance. Oral appliances are very effective in opening the airway. These appliances shift the lower jaw forward. Bringing the jaw forward moves the tongue away from the back of the throat, thereby removing the blockage that impedes breathing.

Schedule an Appointment Today

If you suspect that you or the person lying next to each night may have sleep apnea then call Mt. Holly Family Dentistry. With snore guards, Mt. Holly, NJ, will sleep peacefully again. We also serve patients from  Westampton, Hainesport, Lumberton, Springfield, Pemberton, and the neighboring areas.

April 21, 2015

Custom Mouthguards in Mt. Holly, NJ

Filed under: General Dentistry,Mouthguards,Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , , , , , — Mt. Holly Family Dentistry @ 6:53 pm

78377886Mouthguards tend to be considered uncomfortable necessities for playing sports. But what if you could wear a custom mouthguard that didn’t just protect your teeth, gums, lips and tongue, but also enhanced your athletic performance? All of the sudden that uncomfortable necessity becomes a winning advantage. The dentists at Mt. Holly Family Dentistry offer custom mouthguards Mt. Holly, NJ, needs to achieve the best in sports performance.

The Pure Power Mouthguard (PPM) is a custom mouthguard that improves an athlete’s strength, power and endurance. Whether you are an amateur or professional athlete, you can look forward to better results on the field, on the court or on the track—anywhere your game is played—simply by wearing the PPM.

How Does the PPM Work?

The Pure Power Mouthguard uses neuromuscular dental technology, the same technology we use at Mt. Holly Family Dentistry to help patients who have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ. Researchers and dentists have found that if your jaw joint is out of proper alignment, then the rest of your body tries to compensate for this misalignment. As a result, strength is drawn away from the muscles in your arms and legs. Wearing the PPM custom mouthguard, you release the energy to your moving muscles.

In addition, the PPM positions your jaw forward and down. In this position, your airway is widened and you are able to breathe in more air for better and longer endurance.

Schedule an Appointment Today

Mt. Holly Family Dentistry is one of the few dentistry offices in the United States that is certified to provide the PPM. Each one is custom-fitted, so you can be sure yours is designed and fabricated to give you the best athletic performance results. To learn more about the custom mouthguard Mt. Holly, NJ, trusts for protection and performance, call our office today. We also serve patients from  Westampton, Hainesport, Lumberton, Springfield, Pemberton, and the neighboring areas.

March 31, 2015

Dental Implants in Mt. Holly, NJ

Filed under: Restorative Dentistry,Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , — Mt. Holly Family Dentistry @ 8:11 pm

480753457Remember when you were a child and the tooth fairy magically removed the tooth from under your pillow and left a surprise in its place? Well, those days are gone. However, if you have one or more missing teeth, there is still something magical that can replace them. Dental implants are the most lifelike tooth replacement option. For dental implants in Mt. Holly, NJ, people rely on the dentists at Mt. Holly Family Dentistry.

Teeth may be missing because of:

  • Severe tooth decay
  • Traumatic injury
  • Advanced gum disease
  • Failure of a root canal
  • Excessive wear and tear, possibly from teeth grinding and clenching
  • Congenital defects

Whatever the cause, replacing missing teeth is vitally important to avoid a host of other problems including difficulty chewing and talking, shifting teeth, and of course, the embarrassment of having an incomplete smile.

The Dental Implant Procedure

Dental implants, also called teeth implants, can be used to replace one tooth, and they can also be strategically positioned along an arch to securely hold a denture in place. In either case, one of our highly skilled dentists will surgically implant a titanium post in the jaw bone beneath the open socket of your missing tooth. As you heal over the course of three to six months, the post and surrounding bone tissue will fuse together. This fusion mimics the relationship between a tooth root and the bone, thereby creating a strong foundation. Once healed, you’ll return to Mt. Holly Family Dentistry to have a custom-fitted crown attached to the post. The finished teeth implants will look, feel and function much like natural teeth.

Schedule an Appointment Today

If you have one or more missing teeth, then call Mt. Holly Family Dentistry to find out about dental implants in Mt. Holly, NJ. We also serve patients from  Westampton, Hainesport, Lumberton, Springfield, Pemberton, and the neighboring areas.

March 25, 2015

Gum Disease Treatment in Mt. Holly, NJ

Filed under: periodontal treatment,Uncategorized — Tags: , , , , , , , , , — Mt. Holly Family Dentistry @ 8:05 pm

78294804Did you know that some 60 million Americans have gum, or periodontal, disease? Many don’t even know that they have the disease. Yet, the consequences of gum disease might not only affect your oral health, but your overall health, as well. Therefore, treating and managing this disease is imperative. The dentists at Mt. Holly Family Dentistry offer gum disease treatment in Mt. Holly, NJ, so you can enjoy the benefits of optimal oral and overall health.

The early stage of gum disease is called gingivitis. Left untreated, gingivitis becomes periodontitis. Both forms can be caused by insufficient dental hygiene; organic changes in the mouth that result from metabolic or hormonal fluctuations brought on by pregnancy, puberty or menopause; certain medical conditions, such as diabetes and kidney disease, as well as some medications; dry mouth; and teeth grinding or clenching, which may affect surrounding gum tissue.

The typical signs of gum disease include:

  • Gums that bleed when you brush your teeth
  • Bad breath
  • Gums that are red and swollen
  • Loose teeth or teeth that have shifted out of position

The trouble with gum disease, however, doesn’t end in the mouth. The same bacteria that cause gum disease can also lead to other serious health concerns, such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and low birthweight or preterm babies.

Treating Gum Disease

At Mt. Holly Family Dentistry, we offer a few options for treating gum disease, depending on the severity of the case. Some may only require more frequent dental cleanings in the office and a better home regimen. More advanced gum disease may necessitate root scaling and planing, a procedure that involves removing hardened plaque from below the gum line and smoothing the root. If necessary, our dentists can also apply a topical antibiotic to treat infection.

Schedule an Appointment Today

If you’re noticing any of the signs of gum disease, then call Mt. Holly Family Dentistry for gum disease treatment in Mt. Holly, NJ. We also serve patients from  Westampton, Hainesport, Lumberton, Springfield, Pemberton, and the neighboring areas.

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