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This month’s topic is Children’s dentistry!

Written by Dr. Kenneth W. Arida on April 4, 2025. Posted in ask Dr. Ken, SUMMIT+CHATHAM LOCAL, WESTFIELD LOCAL.

Company: Dentistry by Dr. Arida Location: 131 S. Euclid Ave, Westfield NJ Phone: 908-654-6262 So, an old attitude toward “baby teeth” also known as deciduous teeth (meaning teeth that are shed) is that they are “expendable” and not worth doing any dentistry on. That is VERY FALSE! The deciduous teeth in your child’s mouth are very important in proper oral development, speech, chewing and maintaining space for the permanent teeth to come in and replace the baby teeth. On average baby teeth begin erupting into your baby’s mouth around 6 months and teeth continue to come into the mouth until around...

The dreaded ROOT CANAL

Written by Dr. Kenneth W. Arida on October 1, 2024. Posted in ask Dr. Ken, WESTFIELD LOCAL.

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...

This month’s topic is Children’s dentistry!

Written by Dr. Kenneth W. Arida on June 4, 2024. Posted in ask Dr. Ken, WESTFIELD LOCAL.

Company: Dentistry by Dr. Arida Location: 131 S. Euclid Ave, Westfield NJ Phone: 908-654-6262 BY Kenneth W. Arida, DDS So, an old attitude toward “baby teeth” also known as deciduous teeth (meaning teeth that are shed) is that they are “expendable” and not worth doing any dentistry on. That is VERY FALSE! The deciduous teeth in your child’s mouth are very important in proper oral development, speech, chewing and maintaining space for the permanent teeth to come in and replace the baby teeth. On average baby teeth begin erupting into your baby’s mouth around 6 months and teeth continue to come...

Tooth Talk by Dr. Ken Periodontal Disease

Written by Dr. Kenneth W. Arida on April 1, 2024. Posted in ask Dr. Ken, WESTFIELD LOCAL.

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? This month’s column is about Periodontal (Gum) Disease. What is it and how is it caused? The Periodontium is the soft and hard tissue foundation of your teeth. It is comprised of your gums (gingiva) and the bone in your upper and lower jaw that holds your teeth in your jaw. Periodontitis is a destructive disease that causes swelling and bleeding of the gums along with destruction of the supporting bone around your teeth. It is caused by bacteria...

This month’s topic is Children’s dentistry!

Written by Dr. Kenneth W. Arida on May 25, 2023. Posted in ask Dr. Ken.