Washington Dental Associates Blog

Did you know that the American Dental Association (ADA) reports that about 42% of Americans don’t see their dentist as often as they should? For many people, this is a result of fear of cost, dental anxiety, or just being forgetful. The good news is that it is never too late to begin working toward a healthier smile, and that means going to the dental office every six months for regular cleanings and checkups. If it has been a while for you, you may not remember exactly what the process is like. Here is what you can expect during your first dental checkup after a hiatus.

Many people are bothered by the stains on their teeth. You may be the same, but is there anything you can do about it? It’s normal to pull up a search engine and look for ways to get a brighter smile. As you look at the various do-it-yourself hacks out there, you might be tempted to try them out yourself. However, many of them can be quite harmful. Here’s how and a safe, effective way you can get to a gorgeous grin.

If your stained teeth are bothering you, then you may want to get rid of them as soon as possible. You deserve a confident smile after all, so you may undergo a whitening treatment. However, before you get a professional service or use an over-the-counter product, you should visit your dentist for a consultation. This will help ensure you have no cavities that get in the way of your results. Here’s how this oral health issue can cause problems for your soon-to-be confident grin.

If you know you need extensive dental work in order to achieve your smile goals, then the treatment planning process can seem daunting. Fortunately, there’s a way you can address all of your dental needs in one fell swoop! Full mouth reconstruction enables you to streamline multiple treatments into one straightforward and concise plan. Keep reading to learn more about how it works and what your options are.

While Halloween can be fun for the whole family, it can also be one of the scariest times of the year when it comes to oral health. Too much candy can easily put you and your loved ones at risk for tooth decay and other oral health issues. If you don’t want to have to make any unplanned trips to the dentist, you should take steps to make sure everyone’s smiles stay safe during and after Halloween. Here are 4 tips that can help your family stay cavity-free once trick-or-treating is done.

Nowadays, dental crowns are often made out of tooth-colored materials to help them look as lifelike as possible. When you get one of these crowns, your dentist will need to make sure that it precisely matches the shade of your natural teeth. As you can probably imagine, this can be a tricky process, but fortunately, your dentist has the tools and techniques to help them make the best decision. Below is a brief overview of how shade-matching for dental crowns works.

By Mariliza Lacap, DDS – Washington Dental Associates, Bergenfield NY

When Bergen County residents think about health, most imagine morning walks through Memorial Park in Dumont, picking up fresh produce at New Milford’s farmer’s market, or family time at Bergenfield’s Cooper’s Pond. But did you know your oral health is directly connected to your total body health?

At Washington Dental Associates, located at 19 Legion Drive, Bergenfield, NJ, we’ve served families from Dumont, New Milford, and beyond for decades. We know a healthy smile isn’t just about appearances—it plays a vital role in protecting your heart, controlling blood sugar, and even supporting brain and lung health.