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Nothing beats the awesome, fresh feeling you get after having your teeth cleaned by a professional. If you are overdue for a dental cleaning, contact our Monroe Township, NJ practice Monroe Dental Arts. Dental cleanings don’t just feel great, but they can also improve your oral health.

Dental Cleanings Can Help Keep Cavities From Forming

Everyone develops plaque on their teeth—regardless of how diligent they are about brushing and flossing. Eventually, the plaque hardens into tartar, and the only way to get rid of it is with unique dental instruments. Plaque is the leading cause of tooth decay, so it’s worth the effort to have your teeth professionally cleaned.

Dental Cleanings Keep Gums ...

While dental implants are considered the gold standard of teeth replacement options, they are not for everyone. Plenty of our patients still opt for dental bridges in our Monroe Township, NJ dental office. Dental bridges look more natural than ever and blend in with your teeth for an unnoticeable and seamless smile.  We often recommend dental bridges at Monroe Dental Arts. Here are three reasons why.

You Want to Avoid Surgery

If you have a heart condition that requires premedication, take blood thinners, or shy away from surgery for other reasons, a dental bridge will fill the gap in your smile without the need for surgery. While dental implants do not offer ...

For patients who are missing one or more teeth and wish to create a more natural-looking smile, dental implants can be a wonderful cosmetic option. To achieve this look, implant posts are placed directly into the jawbone, where crowns are then attached to the top of the posts to create an artificial, functional replacement tooth.

Often, however, jawbone in areas with missing teeth shrinks and deteriorates over time. To give our patients the best chance of success with implant placement, the bone into which the implant is placed needs to be as thick and dense as possible. A common method for building up bone in the jaw in preparation for implant ...

If you are like many of our patients at Monroe Dental Arts, you may have questions regarding your child’s dental care.

Teaching young children about the importance of dental hygiene may seem like a daunting task, particularly to first-time parents, but building a solid foundation early in life is an important step in establishing quality dental habits that will last a lifetime.

Dr. Virdee offers the following three tips to consider when selecting a kids’ dentist in Monroe Township, NJ:

1.  Determine Your Dentist’s Stance on Early Childhood Dental Visits

Our practice believes in seeing kids for their first visit by their first birthday, a stance that is backed by the American Academy of ...

We want you to know that if you are dissatisfied with the current alignment of your teeth, there are multiple orthodontic options available at Monroe Dental Arts.

Orthodontia is a separate branch of the dental field, and orthodontic treatment options allow dentists such as Dr. Virdee to address and solve dental complaints in creative ways not otherwise available through traditional cosmetic dentistry treatment.

Traditional Dental Braces

Dr. Virdee uses traditional wire braces for many of her patients here at Monroe Dental Arts. With traditional braces, metal brackets and wires placed on the front of the teeth work together to improve alignment and create a straighter smile.

Traditional metal braces are typically the best option ...

We make all of our recommendations for treatment based on the individual needs of our patients. We offer nightguards in our Monroe township dental office to provide a preventive solution to some common problems.

Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)

When you have a comprehensive exam in our dental office, we examine the entire mouth. Some telltale signs might indicate that you could benefit from a nightguard.

• Bite marks on the inside of the mouth
• Worn teeth that look short
• Bony growths beneath the tongue
• Broken and cracked teeth

Prolonged bruxism can lead to a condition called TMJ disorder. TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint, and when it works overtime, the joints may begin to malfunction, deteriorate, or become painful. ...

Teeth are at risk every day, but possibly more so for our adventurous and competitive patients! We love sports and activities that help kids and adults stay fit and happy, but we do recommend some common sense caution, such as wearing a custom mouthguard, which we offer in our Monroe Township dental office.

Advantages of Custom Mouthguards

You can certainly purchase a kit to make your own mouthguard at home, but these boil-and-bite styles are often difficult to fit and don’t stay in place. Custom mouthguards are fitted to your teeth for a slim, close design that makes sure they are providing the protection you need when you need it, like avoiding ...