As a parent, you watch with joy as your child grows up at an amazingly fast rate. It seems like one day they’re a newborn, and the next they’re asking to borrow your car keys. In between, you’ll have lots of precious moments to savor — and, of course, some challenges. One of the first challenges you’ll face is when your little one starts teething. Your family dentist in Williamstown is here to talk about this important milestone.

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As soon as you found out you were pregnant, you probably started doing all sorts of research about how to care for yourself in order to give your baby the best chance of being born healthy and thriving. You might have looked into things like medication, nutrition, your daily habits, and more. You might also be wondering how to take care of your teeth while you’re an expecting mother. Your family dentist in Williamstown is here to talk more about this important topic.

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Are you suffering from a toothache? If so, you’ve probably had warning signs for some time now, but kept saying, “Oh, I’ll get around to it,” or “It’ll go away.” The issue with either way of thinking is that the problem just keeps getting worse while you delay, until one day you’ve got this full-blown pain radiating up the side of your face. But this is not the time to beat yourself up over this. You need some relief. That’s why your dentist has decided to weigh in with some information on how to ease the pain of a toothache until you can be seen.

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Recent research has demonstrated that it takes around two months to build a new habit, and you know how fast that little bit of time can fly by. That means that there could be hundreds of habits that you may have acquired throughout your life, some helpful and others not. When it comes to your oral health, one habit that definitely isn’t productive is teeth grinding (bruxism). Your family dentist in Williamstown is quite familiar with this issue and wants you to know that bruxism can cause serious problems for you in the long run. Continue reading to learn some of his strategies for overcoming it.

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How are your teeth doing? You might think that they’re doing just fine, but how long as it been since a dentist told you as much? If you don’t have dental insurance, maybe it’s been a while since you had a professional take a look at your smile. After all, oral healthcare can cost a lot of money — but it will become much more affordable if you sign up for the in-house dental plan from your dentist in Williamstown, NJ! We’re proud to offer this program to help members of our community keep their teeth and gums in great shape.

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Most of us breathe through our nose; it feels natural, and we don’t have to think about it. However, some people have to get the majority of their oxygen through their mouth. If that is true in your case, you may not realize the danger that breathing can pose to your oral health. What causes mouth breathing, why is it such a big deal, and how can you stop it before it ruins that gorgeous smile of yours? Your dentist is here to tell you what you need to know about this oft-ignored problem.

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At iSmile Dental Arts, our team is firmly committed to our community. We know that our duty to provide necessary dental care extends beyond our patients. That’s why we love to go on mission trips whenever we can to reach out to people who need dentistry but can’t necessarily get it — like families and children in Antigua, Guatemala.

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It’s time for the annual family photo, and you feel the familiar pang of dread. You hate pictures because your teeth overlap, and everyone asks you why you never smile. It’s not because you don’t want to! Perhaps this is the year to reclaim your smile for the yearly picture? Cosmetic dentistry can repair and enhance your smile, and your cosmetic dentist in Williamstown, NJ can help. Here are some of the cosmetic services that iSmile Dental Arts offers.

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After four long years of continued education, your day is finally here: graduation! With such a big event right around the corner, you need a whitening solution that will improve your teeth and fast. You’ve considered over-the-counter products but the results could take weeks—even months—to brighten your teeth the way you want them to look in your graduation photos. Luckily, your cosmetic dentist at iSmile Dental Arts has a great solution that’s perfect for any patient with a big event coming up: professional teeth whitening.

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You love being a grandma. You’re always so amazed at how clever your grandkids are, and they always make you chuckle with the precocious things they say. The only thing that bothers you about enjoying the youngest members of your family is breaking out in laughter – you hate to be reminded that you’re missing several of your molars on your lower left side. You’d like to get dentures in Williamstown, but you’re not sure how much these will benefit you. Dr. Willy Kassem is the expert you can trust for beautiful replacement teeth, and he gives you all the details you need in this post.

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