Better Image Dentistry offers a full range of dental care services and dental treatments. Our services include: children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, orthodontic, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry.
Below is an excerpt from an article found on Colgate.com that was written by the ADA Can food or drink choices help a person have healthier gums? Japanese researchers studied a group of nearly 950 adults to determine whether consuming dairy products with lactic acid like milk, yogurt and cheese, had a lower risk for gum disease. Participants' periodontal health was evaluated through two measurements - periodontal pocket depth and clinical attachment loss of gum tissue. Researchers found that participants who consumed 55 grams or more each day of yogurt or lactic acid drinks had significantly lower instance of periodontal disease. They found that consuming milk or cheese was not as beneficial to periodontal health. Researchers theorize that the probiotic effect of Lactobacillus bacteria could be related to healthier gums. Another Japanese study showed that adults who drank green tea might also lead to healthier gums, because its antioxidants have anti - inflammatory properties. To read the entire article visit Colgate.com. Better Image Dentistry Drew Fairweather, DMD, Michael H. Dodd, DMD 21 Monroe Street Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908) 214-7686 BetterImageDentistry.com
If you have been putting off having braces because you do not want the appearance of metal braces on your teeth, let us welcome you to the innovative world of Invisalign™ invisible aligners. These orthodontics are barely noticeable and will straighten all the usual problems of crossbite, underbite, overbite, overcrowding, and widely spaced teeth in only 9 - 15 months!
The Invisalign system uses 3-D computer imaging to formulate a complete treatment plan. It starts with the current alignment of your teeth and progresses to your new look with straight, even teeth. Thermoplastic aligners are made from the computerized plan. They are like whitening trays and fit over your teeth. Approximately every two weeks you progress to the next set of aligners, and continue to do so until you reach your final goal with a new smile. Evaluation is made in our office at one-month intervals. Total treatment time varies according to your needs and goals.
In Case of Emergency... Have your dentist’s contact info handy in your cell phone or keep a business card in your wallet. “If you think you need to talk to somebody, you probably do,” Dr. Messina says. In fact, more dental emergencies can be resolved over the phone than you might think (especially if you keep up regular visits). “As a patient, it’s hard to know the difference between something that needs to be treated right away and something that can wait until you get home,” he says. “That’s what we are here for.”
In Case of Emergency Overseas... If you are out of the country and absolutely in need of a dentist, Dr. Messina recommends getting in touch with the local consulate or U.S. embassy. “While talking to the concierge at the hotel is OK, ask the consulate and their employees for a recommendation,” he says. “It’s an independent recommendation and not someone who may be driving business because of a contract or to a relative.” To read the entire article visit MouthHealthy.org. Better Image Dentistry Drew Fairweather, DMD, Michael H. Dodd, DMD 21 Monroe Street Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908) 214-7686 BetterImageDentistry.com
Forget Your Toothbrush? Sunscreen? Check. Phone charger? Check. Toothbrush? Oops. If you find yourself temporarily without a toothbrush, Dr. Messina says you can rinse vigorously with water to wash away some of that cavity-causing bacteria. You could also put some toothpaste on a clean washcloth or your clean finger in a pinch. When you finally get to the nearest drugstore, look for a toothbrush with the ADA Seal of Acceptance. If there aren’t any Seal products, buy the softest brush you can find.
Proper Toothbrush Transport Letting your toothbrush air dry is how you keep your toothbrush clean at home, but that’s not always possible on vacation. What’s a traveling toothbrush to do? “I’m a big fan of resealable plastic bags. Keeping your toothbrush clean and out of contact with other things is more important that making sure it’s dry on vacation,” Dr. Messina says. “A bag keeps your toothbrush separate from everything else in your luggage. When you get there, pop it open and let your brush air dry.” To read the entire article visit MouthHealthy.org. Better Image Dentistry Drew Fairweather, DMD, Michael H. Dodd, DMD 21 Monroe Street Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908) 214-7686 BetterImageDentistry.com
Below is an excerpt from an article found on Colgate.com that was written by the ADA 
In Case of Emergency...
Have your dentist’s contact info handy in your cell phone or keep a business card in your wallet. “If you think you need to talk to somebody, you probably do,” Dr. Messina says. In fact, more dental emergencies can be resolved over the phone than you might think (especially if you keep up regular visits). “As a patient, it’s hard to know the difference between something that needs to be treated right away and something that can wait until you get home,” he says. “That’s what we are here for.”
Forget Your Toothbrush?
