Can You Believe It’s Been 30 Years?!

Holistic Dentistry, Joel D. Singer, DMD, Patient Information, Team

March is a very special month for my practice because it’s the 30th anniversary of my Fort Lee dental practice. I’ve had many long-term relationships with my patients over the years, and I am so thankful for each and every patient that I have met and treated since March 23, 1993. I take great pride in how my practice has grown tremendously over the past 30 years. Continue reading to learn more about my journey over the past 30 years and how much I appreciate patients like you.

Can Improving Your Diet Improve Your Oral Health?

General Dentistry, Joel D. Singer, DMD, Patient Information

At Joel D. Singer, DMD, we practice biological dentistry, also commonly referred to as holistic dentistry. We have a large focus on your oral health and how your overall health can impact and cause problems with your teeth and mouth. For example, you know that your diet and what you eat and drink each day make a difference in your overall health. If your diet is high in sugar and fat, it can lead to weight gain as well as problems with your blood pressure and heart, just to name a few. But did you know that diet can also have a significant impact on your oral health too? Patients who drink mostly sugary beverages, snack throughout the day, and have a diet high in sugar are more likely to experience dental issues such as decay and gum disease. So, can improving your diet improve your oral health? Absolutely!

Please Join Me In Welcoming Dr. Bradley Entrup To The Team!

Joel D. Singer, DMD, Patient Information, Team

I am so pleased to share the news that Dr. Bradley Entrup is joining the Singer Family! He is a Bergen County native and earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Maryland Dental School, the first dental school founded in America. While there, he was inducted into the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic honor society. He also completed a clerkship specializing in managing and treating victims of domestic violence.

Show Your Smile Some Love

Cosmetic Dentistry, Joel D. Singer, DMD, Patient Information, Whitening

Would you love to improve your smile but are hesitant to express your desires to our team? We are here to listen to any and all concerns you have about your oral health and the aesthetics of your smile. We offer a number of cosmetic dental treatments that can bring about any improvement you want to make. You can be assured that we have your best interests at heart and will never recommend a treatment that would not be beneficial. In fact, many patients will see noticeable results with the most common and simplest cosmetic dental treatments. Read on to learn more.

Reasons To Never Ignore A Cracked Tooth

Emergency Dentistry, Joel D. Singer, DMD, Patient Information

Dealing with a dental emergency is never a fun time, and it can be a bit confusing to determine what requires an immediate trip to our office. There are certain instances when you absolutely must schedule an office visit, such as when you or a loved one has a cracked tooth. It is important to have a cracked tooth looked at as soon as possible to avoid serious oral health complications.

Tooth Enamel Damage

General Dentistry, Joel D. Singer, DMD, Patient Information

If you are experiencing persistent tooth sensitivity issues or have tooth discomfort, your tooth enamel may be compromised. Although your tooth enamel, the covering of your teeth, is the hardest substance in your body, it can become damaged if not cared for properly. Your tooth enamel is put to the test multiple times a day when you eat, but there are often other reasons for damage.

3 Important Oral Health Warning Signs

Joel D. Singer, DMD, Patient Information

Dealing with an unexpected emergency is no fun, especially if it involves a costly repair or it disrupts your plans. Thankfully, many of the things we use on a daily basis, our cars for example, often give us warnings or have indicator lights to notify us of a pending problem we should have checked out before it becomes a significant and expensive issue. Our mouths work in much the same way. We often have patients who are surprised when they experience a dental emergency, but then realize their mouth has been giving them warning signs for quite some time. Interested in learning more about the warning signs your mouth might be telling you? Read on to learn more.

Importance Of A Proper Bite

Joel D. Singer, DMD, Patient Information

When we have patients who visit our office and are interested in straightening their teeth, most patients are only concerned about the appearance of their teeth. They want to smile and show off beautiful, straight teeth. However, when we examine patients who are considering orthodontic care, we have a different concern — their bite. In fact, we often have patients who are suffering from a different problem and are surprised to learn they have an incorrect bite and it is leading to their oral health issues. Your bite is the way your upper and lower teeth fit together when you have your mouth closed as well as when you are chewing your food.

Don’t Let Sensitive Teeth Ruin Your Spring

General Dentistry, Joel D. Singer, DMD, Patient Information

We could not be more pleased that spring has arrived. We don’t know how you feel, but we thought this winter was never going to end! The return of spring also signifies the return of some of our patients’ favorite locations — the local ice cream and ice shops. Would you love to have a big bowl of ice cream but hold off because it brings nothing but discomfort to your teeth? If so, you are experiencing tooth sensitivity. While we all experience it from time to time, if you find that you always avoid certain foods because of sensitivity issues, your mouth might be telling you there is a problem. Read on to learn about what your teeth may be trying to tell you.

Has It Been A While?

Joel D. Singer, DMD, Patient Information

Although we recently started a new year, for many of us we are just getting into planning and scheduling appointments for 2022. Speaking of appointments, when was your last visit to our office? We know that life gets busy and obligations with work, family and social commitments always seem to pop up, not to mention lingering illnesses that continue to circulate. We want you to think about your overall oral health and consider scheduling an appointment for your routine hygiene examination, especially if it has been longer than six months since we have seen you. Delaying your dental exam can lead to discomfort, dental decay, as well as other conditions. If you have been delaying dental care due to lack of insurance or overall cost, we have a solution for you. Read on for more details.