Cavities. They’re one of the most common dental problems, yet there’s still so much confusion about what exactly causes these pesky pockets of decay. At our dental office in West Caldwell, we’d like to debunk some cavity myths and talk about the truth behind the tooth. Cavity Myth: Sensitivity… Read More…
If someone were to blindfold you and lead you into a dental office, we bet you’d be able to guess where you are simply by the smell. You know what we mean. The crisp, clean, sanitized aroma of dental offices is incredibly distinguishable, but what makes it smell that way?… Read More…
The legal age to purchase tobacco products of any kind in the United States is 18. If a smoker picks up the habit on their 18th birthday, and smokes a pack a day until they’re 35, they will lose an average of four or five teeth. Smoking can also cause… Read More…
You brush your teeth at home twice everyday, you floss at least once a day, so why is visiting our dental office in West Caldwell regularly so important? Professional cleanings and consistent checkups are crucial to maintaining a healthy mouth and body. Money. Regular appointments and cleanings can help you… Read More…
You know that regular brushing and flossing can help keep your mouth healthy, but did you know that a healthy mouth could also mean a healthy heart? Each February, Americans observe American Heart Month, a time to educate ourselves about the risks associated with heart disease and analyze our own… Read More…
When dealing with a pestering cough, all you want to do is make it stop. So if you’re like most people, you turn to a common, over-the-counter cough syrup. While this remedy can make a cold easier to bear, there is a link between this soothing fix and cavities. At… Read More…
The type of dentistry we practice at my dental office in West Caldwell, that ensures comfort, oral health, and overall wellbeing, wasn’t always the norm. If we go back a few years, a mere 9,000, we find some extraordinarily crazy beliefs, wild practices, and a dental philosophy that’s much different… Read More…
An important business lunch. A promising first date. Meeting your significant other’s parents for the first time at a fancy restaurant. There are plenty of times in our lives when we’re nervous about picking out just the right outfit, deciding what to say and what not to say, and when… Read More…
A smile can say a lot about a person, and if you’re not comfortable with yours, it can inhibit self confidence. If you’re someone who’s more likely to hide your smile in the upcoming holiday photos, my dental office in West Caldwell has some great news for you. Cosmetic dentistry… Read More…
CT Imaging Technology Brings a Modern Twist to Dentistry. Masella Family Dental is proud to have an on-site Conebeam CT Scanner for our patients. What do all of those fancy terms mean? They mean that we can offer dental services that are more predictable, successful, and not accessible to patients… Read More…
