Are Dental Veneers Worth It?
Dental veneers can drastically change the appearance of your smile. With this one dental procedure, you can straighten, whiten, and change the shape of your teeth. Dr. Erik at Dickerson...
What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning & Exam
Deciding when to go to the dentist is never easy. Many patients wait until they experience tooth pain or have a big event approaching and want a whiter smile. Our...
Do I Need a Regular or Deep Dental Cleaning?
For most patients, a trip to the dentist doesn't top the to-do list until a dental emergency strikes. However, delaying your recommended biannual dental cleanings could result in the need...
Why Fluoride Matters for Your Child’s Smile in Randolph, NJ
Pediatric Dentists bring up fluoride so often that it's easy to tune it out. But this is one recommendation that's actually worth paying attention to, especially for kids. Here's a...
Does Gum Tissue Grow Around Dental Implants?
Short answer Yes. Healthy gum tissue can grow and settle around a dental implant. It does not attach exactly like it does to a natural tooth, but with smart design...
What I Wish I Knew Before Getting Dental Implants
The first weeks feel easier than the idea of it Most people fear the word “implant.” The truth is the surgery feels smaller than it sounds. In our Randolph dental...
How Many Visits Do You Need For Dental Implants?
The short answer Most patients at Dickerson Dental Group finish dental implant care in three to five visits. Your number depends on healing, whether a tooth needs to come out,...
At What Age Should You Not Consider Dental Implants?
Here is the straight talk. There is no upper age limit for dental implants. We place implants for healthy adults in their 60s, 70s, even 80s. What matters most is...
Are There Any Downsides of All-on-4 Dental Implants?
All-on-4 can be life-changing. Still, no treatment is perfect. Here are the main drawbacks and trade-offs we discuss with patients so you can decide with clear eyes. 1) It is...
How Many Teeth Do You Get on All-on-4 Dental Implants?
Patients ask this a lot. The short answer is 10 to 14 teeth per arch. Most full-arch bridges end up with 12 teeth because it looks natural when you smile...
Schedule an Appointment Today
Schedule your next adult or pediatric checkup, cosmetic consultation, or oral surgery appointment with Dickerson Dental Group today and see what all the fuss is about!