September 15, 2015

Mt. Holly Dentist Urges You to Kick the Habit

man with a great smile after he stopped smoking and whitened teethIn the last few years, the United States has seen a significant fall in the number of people who smoke tobacco. In fact, the number recently fell below 17 percent for the first time ever. That’s excellent news for public health, as we all know the detrimental effects that smoking has our bodies.

Over the years, we at Mt. Holly Family Dentistry have seen the terrible side effects smoking has on the mouth. It’s harmful for the gums, the tongue, it accelerates decay and makes your breath smell terrible — and those are only a few of the ways smoking affects oral health. While there definitely are some long-lasting effects, the good news is that the mouth is able to recover from the damage done by smoking. To help our patients understand this, sometimes we use a real-life example — one that we’ve witnessed firsthand many times.

One Mt. Holly Patient’s Smoking Story

One of our patients was in otherwise excellent health: a father of two, he exercised regularly and made a point to eat as well as he could. The only mar on his health record was that he was a moderate smoker. Unfortunately, this habit almost negated everything else he was doing right in terms of his health — especially in his mouth.

Short- and Long-Term Effects of Smoking

The fact is it doesn’t quite matter how well you brush and floss if you’re smoking regularly. This patient’s gums were red, inflamed and he told us that they were likely to bleed after flossing. These are all signs of gum disease, a common side effect of smoking — smokers are actually six times more likely to develop the condition than nonsmokers. Other side effects are dry mouth, excessive tartar buildup and bad breath.

This patient knew he was on his way to serious problems if he didn’t kick the habit soon. We told him all about the long-term effects of smoking — increased risk of bone loss in the jaw, leukoplakia (white spots in the mouth) and oral cancer — and that quitting now was the only way to greatly reduce his chances of contracting a serious disease.

Quitting Smoking for Oral Health

It’s a speech we’ve given to many of our patients: the importance of quitting smoking, today. Unfortunately, smoking is a powerful habit that many have extreme difficulty breaking. When this patient left our office, we were unsure if he’d be able to kick the habit.

When he came back for his next visit in six months, however, he was thrilled to tell us something. Little by little, he’d managed to quit smoking! When his Mt. Holly dentist examined his mouth, he was happy to report gums that were less swollen, and less tartar and plaque buildup than in previous visits. This patient is now on his way to a mouth that’s healthier than ever — and we’re so happy to have been a small part of his health success story.

Visit Us Today

If you’re among the less than 17 percent of adults who still smoke — or if you have a loved one who is — please don’t fall behind on your dental checkups. Smoking increases your risk for a host of oral problems, so come see us today. Maybe we can help you kick that habit, too.

September 8, 2015

For Striaight Teeth Choose Invisalign in Mt. Holly

smiling face with invisalign alignment tray Could you use a confidence boost? This fall, don’t waste your time with crash diets or drugstore hair dye. If crooked teeth are getting in the way of a confident, beautiful smile, you need a little professional help — and your friends at Mt. Holly Family Dentistry have an excellent solution for straight teeth using the Invisalign system.

It may surprise you to know that more adults are choosing braces than ever before. When I say “braces,” though, it’s probably not what you’re thinking — not the kind that gave you nightmares in high school. Today’s adult braces are clear, removable trays that straighten teeth faster than traditional metal braces. We’ve been giving adults the straight smiles they dream about for years using Invisalign — read on to learn more about the process, and if it’s right for you.
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September 3, 2015

What You Can Do for Excellent Oral Health

father and daughter brushing teeth to maintain oral healthGood oral health is something we take for granted. When I’m crunching on an apple (or biting into the occasional big juicy burger), I’m not giving my teeth a second thought — and I’m even in the healthy tooth business. No, it’s not until we have a problem with our mouths that we really realize how lucky we are to have strong, healthy, beautiful teeth.

We want to remind you at every opportunity how important it is to care for your teeth while they’re healthy, instead of waiting until there’s a problem to get serious about brushing, flossing and visiting your dentist. By that point, it may be too late. At your Mt. Holly dental office, we’ll never get tired of seeing your healthy, beautiful smile — so keep the following tips in mind and enjoy good oral health for a lifetime.
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August 19, 2015

Flossing Helps Keep Your Mouth Clean and Happy

Flossing can keep your teeth looking and feeling healthy.When you brush your teeth (twice a day, we hope), are you also flossing? If the answer is yes, good job! Keep doing what you’re doing. If you aren’t flossing, you’re not doing your mouth any favors. Flossing is one of the most important steps in keeping a healthy mouth. It should always be a part of your daily dental hygiene regimen no matter what. When you wake up in the morning, does your mouth feel a little bit clean or did you bypass brushing and flossing the night before? If you did, does your mouth feel a lot nastier than normal? That’s because all those tasty bits of food you enjoyed last night are now caught in between, on and around your teeth. Brushing helps remove most of it, but floss reaches those tiny spaces where said food particles and other bacteria love to hang out. The Mt. Holly Family Dentistry team is headed by the dentist Mr. Holly, NJ calls their own: Dr. William Greenberg.

Flossing can keep your teeth a lot cleaner than you think. Those tiny spaces can keep food particles trapped, and that’s what causes some side effects including bad breath. It’s time to stop punishing your oral health and give it the care it deserves. 

Ready, set, floss!
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August 12, 2015

Improve Your Facial Appearance with Fountain of Youth Dentures™– Mt. Holly, NJ

Enjoy a new kind of dentures.There are a lot of denture wearers in this country. Our elderly population contains the most denture patients, but there are other patients who aren’t elderly who have to wear them. Dentures offer great support and dental aesthetics for people who have lost their teeth. However, denture wearers have been known to suffer the effects of facial imbalance, lost volume in the face, and other appearance problems. We don’t want you to suffer any longer. At our office in Mt. Holly, NJ, Dr. Williams Greenberg is proud to offer this fantastic service for all of our denture wearers. This blog isn’t meant to downplay the importance of dentures, because they are very important for patients with missing teeth. However, this will focus more on the effects dentures can have on a patient’s face, and that is what we want to fix. Just because you have to wear dentures doesn’t mean you have to suffer from the effects it can have on your face. Dr. Greenberg is the dentist Burlington County can trust.
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August 10, 2015

Hide Your Smile No More, With Six Month Smiles — Mt. Holly, NJ

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Straighten your teeth in just six monthsA straight smile isn’t something that’s reserved for celebrities and rich people. There are a lot of patients just like you who want a straight smile. A straight smile is not only beautiful, it also is easy on the eyes and can give anyone who has one a lot of confidence. Confidence is a good thing to have whether you’re out and about or in the office. People listen to a confident person, and confident people know how to get things done. Having a straight smile can help you have all the confidence in the world. Long gone are the days of metal braces being the only way to get a straight smile. Now, there are many alternatives to traditional orthodontics, including a state-of-the-art system called Six Month Smiles. Our office in Mt. Holly, NJ wants you to take advantage of this fantastic system that can deliver excellent results in only six months. Dr. Greenberg is the cosmetic dentist Mt. Holly, NJ residents can trust to get their smiles looking fantastically straight.
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July 17, 2015

Mt. Holly, NJ family dentist stresses the importance of fighting bad breath

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78294804Mt. Holly, NJ family Dentistry suggests ways to fight bad breath. Sometimes related to food habits or poor oral hygiene, bad breath, also called halitosis, may signify a health problem. Read some ways to fight halitosis.

Have you ever been told you have bad breath? It’s embarrassing, isn’t it? Your Mt. Holly family dentists, Doctors H. William Greenberg, Julie J. Ko-Kim, Adam Cygler, and Vrishali Govitirkar want to spare you that kind of predicament. They also want your oral health and overall well-being to be at its absolute best. As such, they educate their patients all about bad breath, or halitosis, what it may mean and how to prevent it.

 

Bad breath may be related to habits

Our lifestyles can give us halitosis. Aromatic foods such as garlic and onions stick to the soft tissues of the mouth and also are inhaled into the lungs. People exhale their vapors for days. Other dietary habits leading to bad breath include not eating frequently enough or being poorly hydrated. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water daily enhances saliva production, allowing the mouth to self-rinse food particles and odor-causing plaque.

Of course, one of the worse bad breath offenders is tobacco. Smoking cigarettes and chewing tobacco causes many well-known health problems, plus it contributes to gum disease which, when left untreated, causes serious bad breath.

 

Other factors may cause bad breath

Your Burlington County dentist will tell you that xerostomia causes bad breath. Xerostomia is dry mouth. When oral mucosa lacks sufficient saliva, breath smells strong and unpleasant. Xerostomia comes from:

  • snoring
  • medications
  • certain health conditions
  • sore throats
  • postnasal drip
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD

 

Your 08060 dentist can help you fight bad breath

Doctors H. Greenberg, Ko-Kim, Cygler and Govitirkar recommend several strategies to combat halitosis. Most are easier to adopt than you may think.

Stop smoking or using tobacco. Your breath with thank you and so will your overall health. Speak to your Mt. Holly, NJ family dentists about ways to kick the habit.

Limit aromatic foods. While onions and garlic are good for you. think about when and how often you consume them.

Hydrate. Drink plenty of water, and eat breath cleansing foods such as strawberries, celery and other hard-textured fruits and vegetables.

Brush your teeth twice a day, and floss each day. This healthy habit controls plaque and the germs it contains. The same applies to dentures. Mouthwash is nice, but not really necessary to maintain fresh breath unless your Mt. Holly, NJ family dentist recommends a special kind.

Also, brush all soft tissues, including the roof of the mouth, cheeks, gums and the tongue. Because of its bumpy and sometimes grooved surface, the tongue requires extra brushing. Some 08060 dentists may recommend an implement called a tongue scraper to get it extra-clean and odor-free.

Treat gum disease. If your Burlington County dentist says you need periodontal scaling, get it done. Gum pockets hold destructive bacteria, causing gum and bone recession, tooth loosening and loss and yes, halitosis.

Get a check-up with your primary care physician. A physical condition outside the mouth could cause halitosis.

 

Why not begin fighting bad breath now?

Call Mt. Holly Dentistry today to set-up your six-month exam and cleaning appointment. It’s a great time to ask one of the doctors or hygienists for additional ways to keep teeth and gums healthy and breath fresh, too.

July 16, 2015

Emergency Dentistry Services You Can Count On In Mt. Holly

An Emergency dentist you can trust.When an emergency arises, we want you to be prepared. We also want you to know that you have our team in your corner whenever a dental emergency happens. Drs. H. William Greenberg, Julie Ko-Kim, Adam Cygler and Vrishali Govitrikar are here whenever any type of dental emergency pops up. Our Mt. Holly, NJ office is well-equipped to handle any kind of dental emergency, which is why our office is open late four nights a week just in case the unexpected happens. Time, as they say, is extremely important during an emergency and can often be the difference between saving and replacing a tooth. Our family dentists take your oral health very seriously and they know how detrimental any dental emergency can be for your mouth and your psyche. We want you to know that you don’t have to fight this alone, and that our team is at the ready for a dental emergency.
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July 14, 2015

Your Mt. Holly, NJ family dentist combines modern techniques, compassion and whole person wellness

ThinkstockPhotos-170080390What’s the best way to choose a Mt. Holly, NJ family dentist?  The American Dental Association outlines several key items to look for, and all of them are at the offices of Mt Holly Family Dentistry.

Doctors H. William Greenburg, Julie J. Ko-Kim, Adam Cygler and Vrishali Govitrikar combine varied backgrounds to achieve compassionate patient care for the entire family.  They invite you to look into their website, read and listen to online testimonials and to come to the 08060 dentist’s office to discuss your concerns and goals.

Your best Mt. Holly, NJ family dentist is highly-skilled

Your family deserves precise dental care. From basic exams, x-rays and cleanings to restorations such as crowns and dental implants to cosmetic improvements such as teeth whitening and veneers, your best Mt. Holly, NJ family dentist will evaluate the health of your teeth and gums and even address whole health issues such as sleep apnea, snoring, headaches and orthodontics.

Diagnostic tools, materials and most of all, skill and credentials, should be up-to-date. Look for membership in professional associations such as the American Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association. Dentists should participate in advanced training such as at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies.

Your best 08060 family dentist stresses availability and comfort

Be sure your new 08060 dentist has plenty of treatment hours, including evenings, to accommodate busy family schedules. Ask about fees, payment schedules and accepted Mt. Holly, NJ dental insurance plans. When a dental emergency arises, who is available to respond quickly and personally to your need?

Additionally, tour theoffices. Are the treatment rooms comfortable and inviting with patient amenities such as TVs? Is the staff open to questions, and do they emphasize patient teaching? Your best Mt. Holly Family dentist must offer sedation dentistry to relax and control discomfort.

Your best Mt. Holly, NJ family dentist delivers a wide range of services

Just as each patient, whether child, teen adult or senior adult, has varying oral and systemic needs, the family dentist you select must be prepared to fully address those issues.

Preventive services should include:

  • exams, digital x-rays and other imaging, and hygienic cleanings
  • periodontal treatment for gingivitis and advanced gum disease
  • oral cancer screenings
  • modern tools such as DIAGNOdent lasers and intraoral cameras to diagnose and treat decay
  • bite checks
  • mouthguards for bruxism, sports and snoring

Restorative services should include:

  • natural-looking full and partial dentures
  • porcelain crowns
  • fixed bridgework
  • dental implant restorations
  • tooth-colored fillings

Cosmetic services should include:

  • orthodontic options such as Invisalign clear aligners or Six-month Smiles
  • in-office and at-home teeth whitening
  • composite resin bonding
  • complete smile makeovers
  • cosmetic work previews such as Smile Vision

Contact Mt. Holly Dentistry to explore their popular dental practice

Don’t hesitate to contact Doctors Greenburg, Ko-Kim, Cygler and Govitrikar for a personal appointment to discuss their services and practice philosophy. They will be answer your questions and to get you and your loved ones on track for excellent dental health.

June 25, 2015

Sleep Apnea Help in Mt. Holly, NJ

ThinkstockPhotos-177251397Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) effects millions of Americans every year, but CPAP therapy may not be the only solution. Many OSA sufferers notice significant relief by using a small dental appliance. If you suffer from OSA, a visit to the dental team at Mt. Holly Family Dentistry may do you more good than an appointment with a sleep specialist. Find out more about sleep apnea therapy from Mt. Holly Family Dentistry today. Call to schedule a consolation or an appointment for any of our other dental health care services with one of our skilled dental professionals.

Sleep Apnea Signs and Symptoms

Patients who suffer from sleep apnea exhibit a wide range of symptoms, and can be misdiagnosed for years. Seek sleep apnea care if you have one or more of the following symptoms:

  • Excessive tiredness throughout the day
  • Inability to remain alert or pay attention
  • Loud, continual snoring
  • Cessation of breathing during sleep
  • Frequently awakening during the night or trouble staying asleep
  • Awakening short of breath
  • Dry mouth, sore threat, or headache in the morning

While mild or moderate occurrences of these warning signs may not be indicative of OSA, see a physician if snoring wakes you or others from sleep, if you wake frequently unable to catch your breath, or your daytime sleepiness causes you to fall asleep at inappropriate times.

Sleep Apnea Left Untreated

Those who suffer from OSA without treatment are more likely to develop numerous chronic illnesses such as:

  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Heart failure or arrhythmia
  • Diabetes
  • Stroke
  • Depression
  • ADHD

As you sleep, your body is able to do the work of memory consolidation, cell regeneration, and other bodily healing and repair. Thus, when you don’t get enough sleep, you begin to feel confused and have poor memory because your mind doesn’t have the chance to properly organize and store the events of the previous day. This can contribute to developing depression or ADHD. Other diseases common among long time OSA sufferers are the result of lack of cell regeneration, and excessive strain without repair time.

CPAP Treatment

You may think that sleep apnea is only treatable with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy. While this is an effective treatment for both obstructive and central sleep apnea, many patients find it difficult to adjust to sleeping with CPAP machines in place. CPAP consists of a machine that continually pumps air into the mouth and throat through a facial mask. This air ensures that your sleep will be unobstructed. If you have obstructive sleep apnea, there may be a better option.

Snore Guards in Mt. Holly, NJ

A small dental appliance, sometimes called snore guards, can be used to open your airway as you sleep. These small oral appliances move the jaw forward and the tongue away from the back of the throat. This shift in positioning removes the blockage that leads to sleep apnea, letting you rest peacefully throughout the night.

Find Out More

If you want to know more about how Mt. Holly Family Dentistry can help you overcome sleep apnea, call to schedule an appointment today. Our convenient Mt. Holly, NJ practice welcomes patients from surrounding areas including Westampton, Hainesport, Lumberton, Springfield, and Pemberton.

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