One of the most popular topics for discussion with patients these days is regarding DENTAL IMPLANTS. Company:  Dentistry by Dr. Arida Location: 131 S. Euclid Ave, Westfield NJ Phone: 908-654-6262 BY Dr. Kenneth W. Arida Dentistry has come a long way over the last fifty years in helping people keep their teeth, enjoy a beautiful smile and maintain optimal oral function. Dental Implants have been a major stride forward in all of those respects. Implants have been in use in the dental profession for over fifty years. They are very effective in helping replace missing teeth, restoring smiles and...

Company: Dentistry by Dr. Arida Location: 131 S. Euclid Ave, Westfield NJ Phone: 908-654-6262 This month’s topic is taking care of your teeth as you age. My dad was a dentist post WWII and, in his day, most were happy to be alive and life expectancy was mid-sixties. Today, our generation will live much longer and we want to enjoy a healthy mouth and teeth that we can smile, eat and speak with. Of course, the first step is to see your dentist regularly for cleanings and checkups. As we age, most of us will experience some level of gum recession that will create spaces between our teeth that more...

Company:  Dentistry by Dr. Arida Location:  131 S. Euclid Ave, Westfield NJ Phone: 908-654-6262 So, Doc, what is the topic of the month? This month’s topic will be the dreaded ROOT CANAL! Often feared and mostly misunderstood. Tell us why? Most tooth pain is related to the nerve in the tooth beginning to die, Sometimes, cold, hot, biting can be the cause of pain. Sometimes the pain can be spontaneous. Not all tooth pain is cause for root canal, that is why it is very important to see your dentist if something is bothering you so it can be evaluated. It may be a simple problem but if it is need...

Company: Dentistry by Dr. Arida Location: 131 S. Euclid Ave, Westfield NJ Phone: 908-654-6262   Hello Doctor! What’s on your radar this month? People want to keep their teeth. People are living much longer than they did 70 years ago. For people to keep their teeth they need to protect them from wear and tear from grinding. Give us the background? Most people grind their teeth while they are sleeping and don’t even know it. It can be a very subtle thing. You may wake up in the morning feeling like your jaw muscles are tight or sore, you have a “click” in your jaw joint (TMJ) or you may...