Dumont, Bergenfield, and Haworth, New Jersey
January 26th, 2012
Stained or discolored teeth are one of the most common complaints people have about their smile, and a major reason why teeth whitening remains the most popular cosmetic dentistry treatment performed every year.
Teeth can be stained by several different substances, including coffee, tea, wine, and nicotine. Professional teeth whitening – such as the BriteSmile® and Rembrandt® in-office treatments we provide – can eliminate the vast majority of these teeth stains, but there is always the chance that stains can return in the future. To prevent this from happening, you can take a few different steps:
- Floss – The plaque that accumulates between your teeth and at your gum line is like a magnet for teeth stains. Regular flossing will help you fight these stains.
- Quit smoking – This may be easier said than done, but nicotine can cause a lot of damage to an otherwise beautiful smile.
- Use a straw when possible – Drinking cola, iced tea, and darker fruit juices through a straw will reduce the amount of exposure your teeth have to these staining beverages.
- Don’t sip coffee too long – Finishing your coffee in one or two sittings is far less detrimental to your teeth than sipping it throughout the day. If you can, brush your teeth after drinking coffee.
If you have further questions about teeth stains, please contact our experienced Bergen County teeth whitening team at Dumont Cosmetic Dental today. Dr. Howard Perlmutter serves patients throughout the Dumont, Bergenfield, Paramus, and Haworth areas of New Jersey.
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December 12th, 2011
General dentistry is critical to your oral health. The three main components of general dentistry are prevention, diagnosis and treatment of common dental problems. Some of the most common services associated with general dentistry include:
- Regular teeth cleanings
- Regular exams
- Dental fillings
- Children’s dentistry
We also offer endodontic services to treat problems arising inside your teeth, as well as periodontics to maintain the health of your gums, jawbone and other tooth-supporting structures.
Visiting the dentist every six months for a teeth cleaning prevents the buildup of plaque, a sticky substance that forms on your teeth when bacteria begin to colonize on the enamel. Plaque can lead to tooth decay and periodontal disease, and it has also been linked to heart disease.
During a dental exam, Dr. Howard Perlmutter can spot early signs of decay, inflammation, and other dental problems. Dental problems are often much easier to treat in the early stages. Progressed decay and infection may require more extensive procedures.
If you are searching for a general dentist in Dumont, New Jersey, please contact experienced general and cosmetic dentist Dr. Howard Perlmutter at Dumont Cosmetic Dental to schedule a consultation.
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December 5th, 2011
Sedation dentistry lets people with dental phobia relax and receive the dental care that is so important to a healthy, beautiful smile. With sedation dentistry, you remain conscious but in a deeply relaxed state. You will have little or no memory of the appointment later.
At Dumont Cosmetic Dental, Dr. Howard Perlmutter offers two sedation dentistry options to patients:
- Oral sedation
- Nitrous oxide
Oral sedation involves taking a pill prior to your dental procedure or treatment. The pill will place you in a semi-conscious state, but you will be able to hear and respond to Dr. Perlmutter and his team. You must arrange for someone to drive you home after this type of sedation dentistry.
Nitrous oxide is a gas administered through a mask prior to and during your procedure. You may know this form of sedation as “laughing gas.” The effects of nitrous oxide wear off quickly, and you do not necessarily need to arrange for someone to drive you home after this type of sedation.
An experienced sedation dentist, Dr. Perlmutter is licensed by the state of New Jersey to provide Enteral Conscious Sedation (which means orally administered sedation), and he is a member of the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation.
To find out if sedation dentistry in Dumont, New Jersey, is right for you, please contact the experienced sedation dentist Dr. Howard Perlmutter at Dumont Cosmetic Dental to schedule an appointment.
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November 28th, 2011
If you’ve considered orthodontic treatment with traditional braces, you may have noticed that one of the inconveniences or braces is that you can’t eat many of your favorite foods. Some orthodontists recommend that you avoid all of the following:
- Apples, carrots, and other crunchy fruits and vegetables
- Bagels, pretzels and hard rolls
- Pizza
- Corn chips or other crunchy snacks
- Nuts
- Meat on the bone, such as chicken wings or ribs
- Corn on the cob
- Hard candy
- Hard cookies
Now, I don’t know about you, but if you take away my ginger snaps, hot wings, and pizza, you’ve taken most of the joy out of eating. And when you add to that list apples, carrots, and celery, you’ve also removed most of the healthy snacks I enjoy. This makes braces a major sacrifice for a year or more.
Invisalign®, on the other hand, allows you to get orthodontic treatment without giving up the foods you love. You simply remove your aligners before you eat and enjoy anything you want. Of course, you should still avoid nonfoods such as ice, pens, and pencils, but otherwise you are free to enjoy your standard diet.
The tradeoff is that you have to brush your teeth before putting your aligners back on. Every time you eat, you must brush. This is not only good for your oral hygiene, but gives you great incentive to cut down on snacking between meals, which can improve your waistline as well.
To learn more about this and other benefits of Invisalign® orthodontic treatment, please contact Dr. Howard Perlmutter, cosmetic dentist, serving patients throughout Bergen County, NJ.
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November 22nd, 2011
Dental bridges are a good solution for replacing a missing tooth. Dental bridges, sometimes called fixed dentures, are restorations that use your existing teeth to support a false tooth, called a pontic.
A dental bridge typically involves three units: two crowns anchored on teeth adjacent to the gap that support the middle false tooth. Sometimes, though, bridges are constructed to be supported by dental implants. Bridges have a number of advantages:
- Can be used when you do not have enough jawbone to support an implant
- Are firmly anchored to your existing teeth so they won’t slip like removable dentures
- Are long-lasting restorations
- Are efficient restorations if teeth adjacent to the gap would benefit from crowns
Most bridges are only recommended for a single missing tooth. To replace more missing teeth, you may need a combination of a dental bridge and dental implants.
To be a good candidate for a dental bridge, you must either have teeth in a good enough condition to support your bridge or you must be a candidate for dental implants to support the bridge. When properly cared for, a dental bridge is expected to last 10-15 years.
To learn more about dental bridges, please contact Dr. Howard Perlmutter, helping patients across Bergen County, NJ.
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November 18th, 2011
The purported health benefits of sports drinks are questionable at best. In fact, numerous studies have found that sports drinks fail to hydrate athletes more than regular drinking water and, thanks to a host of artificial flavors, preservatives and sweeteners, they may actually increase dehydration.
Sports drinks can also adversely impact your dental health by staining and weakening your teeth.
A recent study by the New York University College of Dentistry found that all of the leading sports drinks weakened the enamel of teeth and softened dentin. In addition, Gatorade and Powerade proved to have a significant staining effect on teeth.
This means that people who consume sports drinks before, during and after a workout may not only be dehydrating themselves, but also putting their teeth at risk.
While limiting dark-colored sports drinks and other beverages such as coffee, wine, tea and sodas can reduce the damage to your teeth and keep premature staining to a minimum, the truth is it’s difficult to impossible to avoid every type of food and drink that can adversely affect your teeth. If your teeth have become discolored due to the natural aging process and/or the cumulative effects of stain-causing drinks and food, there are a number of teeth whitening options available.
At Dumont Cosmetic Dental, Bergen County, New Jersey, dentist Dr. Howard L. Perlmutter offers in-office teeth whitening as well as professional-strength take-home teeth whitening treatments.
If you would like to learn more about your teeth whitening options, please contact Dumont Cosmetic Dental to schedule your consultation with New Jersey cosmetic dentist Dr. Howard L. Perlmutter. We proudly serve patients in the Dumont, Bergenfield, Paramus, Haworth and Bergen County, New Jersey, areas.
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October 21st, 2011
Dental implant placement is a multi-stage procedure. Although the process for getting dental implants is prolonged, it is worth it because the results are generally permanent and allow you to eat all the foods you enjoyed before without worrying about the slipping of dentures.
The first step in dental implant placement is determining whether you are a candidate for the procedure. This includes evaluating your gum and jaw bone health. If you have periodontal disease, that will have to be evaluated prior to placing the implant. If you have low bone density of inadequate bone volume to support an implant, you may need a bone graft before you are able to receive your dental implant.
Once you are cleared as a dental implant candidate, you will have surgery to receive the implant. The surgery does not take long, and it can often be performed during the same procedure as a dental extraction. The implant is placed into the jaw bone.
Depending on which tooth is being replaced and the condition of your mouth, you may be eligible for immediate placement of crowns, which allows you to get your implant procedure completed the same day. Otherwise, you may have to wait until the implant is incorporated into the jaw bone before completing the procedure. It may take 3-6 months for your dental implant to incorporate into your jaw, at which point it can be topped with an aesthetic dental crown.
Once completed, your dental implant requires no special care to maintain. Simply brush, floss, and make regular dental appointments.
To learn more about the dental implant placement procedure, please contact Dr. Howard Perlmutter in Bergen County, NJ for a consultation.
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October 19th, 2011
If you have one or more missing teeth or if you are facing the removal of a tooth in the near future, you are likely considering dental implants as a replacement option. Dental implants allow you to eat all the same foods you enjoyed before losing any teeth. They also require no additional care and stimulate your gum and bone health. Dental implants are the best restoration for replacing lost teeth, but they are not for everyone. To be a good candidate for dental implants you must:
- Have sufficient bone and bone density to support the implant
- Not have any unresolved infections, including advanced gum disease
- Have good general health including bone and circulatory health that will allow your bone to heal around the dental implant
- Be a nonsmoker or prepared to quit smoking for the surgery and recovery
If you meet these characteristics, then you are an ideal candidate for dental implants. The best way to determine if you are a candidate for dental implants is to schedule a consultation with a dentist. You can also receive help if you may need a bone graft or periodontal treatment to improve your candidacy for dental implants.
To learn whether you are a candidate for dental implants, please contact Bergen County cosmetic dentist Dr. Howard Perlmutter today.
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September 28th, 2011
Dental appointments are vital to your oral and overall health. Healthy teeth support a healthy mind and body, and without regular dental visits, your oral health suffers. If you neglect the dentist’s office because of fear and anxiety, sedation dentistry will let you relax throughout the duration of your appointment.
All too often, people avoid the dentist. The reasons for this avoidance vary but generally are oriented toward a dislike or phobia of the dentist’s office and dental procedures. Reasons patients seek sedation dentistry include:
- Past traumatic dental experience
- Sensitivity to the sounds, sights and smells of the dentist’s office
- Neck, back and shoulder pain caused by sitting in the dentist’s chair
- Sensitivity is not adequately numbed with local and topical anesthetics
- Feelings of anxiety caused by time spent sitting still in the dentist’s chair
If you do not see the dentist every 6 months for a teeth cleaning, or if you go to your cleanings but cancel follow-up procedures, you may benefit from sedation dentistry. Sedation comes in the form of pills that you will take once you arrive at the dentist’s office.
If you live in the areas of Bergenfield, Dumont or Haworth, New Jersey, and are interested in sedation dentistry, please contact experienced sedation dentist Dr. Howard Perlmutter to schedule a consultation.
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July 30th, 2011
BriteSmile teeth whitening has become one of the most sought after elective dental procedures today to help you regain brighter teeth. In just one appointment, experienced New Jersey cosmetic dentist Dr. Howard Perlmutter can help lighten your teeth noticeably with the use of a professionally applied hydrogen peroxide gel and a special lamp that activates the solution.
For patients who have existing dental work, such as crowns, bridges or porcelain veneers, BriteSmile may be used to treat discoloration on your remaining natural teeth. BriteSmile may also remove light staining from crowns, veneers or fillings.
Depending on your individual condition, BriteSmile teeth whitening can be used with other cosmetic dentistry procedures to give you a vibrant, refreshed smile. BriteSmile may be used to complement procedures including:
A versatile cosmetic dentist and BriteSmile provider, Dr. Perlmutter can match the shades of dental work with your corresponding BriteSmile treatment to ensure consistently bright results.
If you live in the Dumont, Bergenfield, Paramus or Haworth, New Jersey, areas and would like to learn more about your teeth-whitening options, please contact experienced New Jersey cosmetic dentist Dr. Howard Perlmutter at Dumont Cosmetic Dental to schedule a consultation.
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