# Dr. K - The High Tech Dentist


## Posts

- [The Dentist’s Role in the Management of Sleep Apnea](https://thehightechdentist.com/the-dentists-role-in-the-management-of-sleep-apnea/): Sleep Apnea is a condition where you stop breathing while you are sleeping. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a condition where the upper airway is blocked.
- [What Asthma Means For Your Dental Health](https://thehightechdentist.com/what-asthma-means-for-your-dental-health/): - About 20 million Americans (including 6 million children) suffer from Asthma - These medications (especially the dry powdered inhalers) are acidic and also dry out the mouth.
- [How to have a Healthy 2017](https://thehightechdentist.com/how-to-have-a-healthy-2017/)
- [September is National Gum Care Month](https://thehightechdentist.com/september-is-national-gum-care-month/): More than 75% of all adult Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease, a destructive infection that attacks and destroys the gum tissue, supporting connective fibers attaching gums to teeth, and underlying bone supporting the teeth.
- [3D Teeth Scans, Invisalign Deals & Back-to-School Dental Cleanings](https://thehightechdentist.com/3d-teeth-scans-invisalign-deals-back-to-school-dental-cleanings/): Read our latest dental updates: learn how free 3D teeth scans improve your oral health, navigate your dental insurance, and save up to $1000 on Invisalign today.
- [Summer Dental Care: July 4th Tips & Causes of a Bad Taste](https://thehightechdentist.com/summer-dental-care-july-4th-tips-causes-of-a-bad-taste/): Summer vacation is upon us! We will be closed from Friday July 10th through Sunday July 19th and will reopen on Monday July 20th.
- [June 2026 Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/june-2026-newsletter/): June is Oral Health Month! This month is to educate individuals about the importance of good oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and regular dental check-ups. Maintaining a general level of oral health is a fairly simple task, yet many lack these day-to-day routines.
- [April 2026 Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/april-2026-newsletter/): Oral and oropharyngeal cancer (cancer of the mouth and upper throat) collectively kill nearly one person every hour of every day of the year. Of the people newly diagnosed with these cancers, 40 percent will not survive longer than 5 years.
- [March 2026 Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/march-2026-newsletter/): This month we’re here to hit the topic of nutrition in light of the fact that March is the national nutrition awareness campaign. Nutrition is tightly bound to dental health in all of us, regardless of age. Nevertheless, in our children, the cyclical nature of nutrition and dental hygiene is perhaps of even higher importance on the grounds that the habits
- [February 2026 Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/february-2026-newsletter/): National Children’s Dental Health Month is an observance that brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others.
- [January 2026 Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/january-2026-newsletter/): Wishing all of our patients and their families a happy and healthy 2026! May the new year bring you positive changes and prosperity!
- [November 2025 Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/november-2025-newsletter/): Whether you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, managing your blood sugar level is key. The higher your blood sugar level, the higher your risk of tooth decay (cavities), early gum disease (gingivitis), advanced gum disease (periodontitis), thrush, and dry mouth (xerostomia).
- [October 2025 Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/october-2025-newsletter/): October is National Dental Hygiene Month!
- [2025 September Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/2025-september-newsletter/): More than 75% of all adult Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease, a destructive infection that attacks and destroys the gum tissue, supporting connective fibers attaching gums to teeth, and underlying bone supporting the teeth. With gum disease now linked to larger health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, dementia, Alzheimer’s and rheumatoid arthritis, keeping your gums in excellent condition is critical for your overall well-being.
- [2025 August Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/2025-august-newsletter/): Due to road work of gas main installations, there is currently a detour on Schooley's Mountain Road. To get to our office, please take the traffic light intersection of Mountain Ave, Schooley's Mountain Road and Route 57. You currently cannot get onto Schooley's Mountain Road from Newburg Road. This may change as they continue to work further down the street. So please allow extra time when coming in for your appointments.
- [2025 July Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/2025-july-newsletter/): Summer vacation is upon us! We will be closed from Friday July 4th through Sunday July 13th and we will reopen on Monday July 14th. There will be covering dentists on only select days during this time, so if you have a true dental emergency that cannot wait until we return, their contact information will be on our voicemail with the available dates.
- [2025 June Newsletter - Oral Health Month](https://thehightechdentist.com/2025-june-newsletter-oral-health-month/): June is Oral Health Month! This month is to educate individuals about the importance of good oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and regular dental check-ups. Maintaining a general level of oral health is a fairly simple task, yet many lack these day-to-day routines.
- [2025 May Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/2025-may-newsletter/): May is National Stroke Awareness Month: Oral health and strokes have a direct connection. One of the most significant risk factors for strokes is poor oral hygiene. Studies have shown that people with periodontal disease, or gum disease, have a higher risk of stroke.
- [2025 April Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/2025-april-newsletter/): We have a new patient referral program! If you refer a new patient to our practice and they come in for a comprehensive new patient exam, you and that new patient will each receive a $25 credit towards your next visit! So, spread the word and get rewarded for it!
- [2025 March Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/2025-march-newsletter/): This month we’re here to hit the topic of nutrition in light of the fact that March is the national nutrition awareness campaign. Nutrition is tightly bound to dental health in all of us, regardless of age. Nevertheless, in our children, the cyclical nature of nutrition and dental hygiene is perhaps of even higher importance on the grounds that the habits they form now and tastes that they develop now will have a lasting impact on their entire lives.
- [February is National Children’s Dental Health Month!](https://thehightechdentist.com/february-is-national-childrens-dental-health-month/): National Children’s Dental Health Month is an observance that brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others.
- [2025 January Newsletter - Happy New Year!](https://thehightechdentist.com/2025-january-newsletter-happy-new-year/): Wishing all of our patients and their families a happy and healthy 2025! May the new year bring you positive changes and prosperity!
- [2024 December Newsletter - Happy Holidays!](https://thehightechdentist.com/2024-december-newsletter-happy-holidays/): We would like to wish all of our patients a very happy, healthy, and safe holiday season.
- [2024 November Newsletter - November is Diabetes Awareness Month](https://thehightechdentist.com/2024-november-newsletter-november-is-diabetes-awareness-month/): Whether you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, managing your blood sugar level is key.
- [2024 October Newsletter - National Dental Hygiene Month](https://thehightechdentist.com/2024-october-newsletter-national-dental-hygiene-month/): October is National Dental Hygiene Month – This is the time of the year where we celebrate the work our awesome dental hygienists LaSonia, Linda, and Terry do (which is way more than just “clean teeth”), and we help raise awareness on the importance of good oral health.
- [2024 July Newsletter - It's Summertime… and the Livin’ is Easy…](https://thehightechdentist.com/2024-july-newsletter-its-summertime-and-the-livin-is-easy/): Summer vacation is upon us! We will be closed from July 4th through July 14th and we will reopen on Monday July 15th.
- [2024 June Newsletter - Meet Hannah!](https://thehightechdentist.com/2024-june-newsletter-meet-hannah/): Some of you have already become acquainted with the newest member of our team, Hannah. Hannah and Christina are the happy voices on the other end of our phones!
- [2024 May Newsletter - May is National Stroke Awareness Month](https://thehightechdentist.com/2024-may-newsletter-may-is-national-stroke-awareness-month/): Oral health and strokes have a direct connection. One of the most significant risk factors for strokes is poor oral hygiene.
- [New Year’s Dental Resolutions](https://thehightechdentist.com/new-years-dental-resolutions/): As we ring in the new year, it's the perfect time to set fresh goals and intentions, not just for our general health and well-being, but specifically for our dental health too. "New Year’s Dental Resolutions" is an insightful article that emphasizes the importance of incorporating dental care into our list of new year resolutions.
- [2023 September Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/2023-september-newsletter/): September is National Gum Care Month! More than 75% of all adult Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease, a destructive infection that attacks and destroys the gum tissue, supporting connective fibers attaching gums to teeth, and underlying bone supporting the teeth.
- [2023 August Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/2023-august-newsletter/): There are only a few hygiene openings left for the month of August, so if you or your child are overdue for your dental cleanings, please give us a call so we can schedule you before heading back to school. Don’t forget, in order for us to fill out your child’s dental forms they must be up to date with their cleanings!
- [2023 June Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/2023-june-newsletter/): June is Oral Health Month! This month is to educate individuals about the importance of good oral hygiene practices, preventive care, and regular dental check-ups. Maintaining a general level of oral health is a fairly simple task, yet many lack these day-to-day routines.
- [2023 May Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/2023-may-newsletter/): Based on a new study, poor oral health may cause rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers from the University of Louisville determined that poor oral health can raise the risk of rheumatoid arthritis based on the presence of an enzyme that is around when a person has gum disease.
- [2023 April Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/2023-april-newsletter/): Oral and oropharyngeal cancer (cancer of the mouth and upper throat) collectively kill nearly one person every hour of every day of the year. Of the people newly diagnosed with these cancers, 40 percent will not survive longer than 5 years. The death rate associated with oral and oropharyngeal cancers remains particularly high because the cancers routinely are discovered late in their development.
- [2023 March Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/2023-march-newsletter/): In addition to good nutrition provided by healthy foods that help teeth grow and stay healthy, fruits and vegetables promote the production of saliva. More saliva means the mouth is naturally washed out more often, preventing bacterial growth. Other foods and drinks that help keep your teeth happy include water, dairy, lean proteins, and nuts.
- [2023 February Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/2023-february-newsletter/): National Children’s Dental Health Month is an observance that brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others.
- [2022 December Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/2022-december-newsletter/): We would like to wish all of our patients a very happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. May this holiday season sparkle with moments of laughter, love, and goodwill. May your next year be complete with joy and contentment. And thank you for letting us take care of your beautiful smiles!
- [2022 July Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/2022-july-newsletter/): Our office will be closed for vacation from July 1st thru July 17th. We will return on Monday July 18th. If you have a true dental emergency during that time, please call our office at (908) 852-8858 and our voice mail will provide you with the covering dentist’s name and phone number.
- [Highly Rated Hackettstown Dental Hygiene](https://thehightechdentist.com/highly-rated-hackettstown-dental-hygiene/): As the famous expression states, 'the proof is in the pudding' ✨. Don't believe us? Well, lets hear what one of our patients has to say about our office 🥰. We are so humbled they took the time to give us a video testimonial. Give our office a call today at ☎️ 908-852-8858 to schedule an appointment 🗓. We look forward to hearing from you. We are always accepting new patients❣ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1XFE3jl2aM
- [Porcelain veneers are one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures available today](https://thehightechdentist.com/porcelain-veneers-are-one-of-the-most-popular-cosmetic-dental-procedures-available-today/): Veneers are very thin pieces of porcelain that are custom made (for shape and color) to fit over the front surface of your teeth . They are used to improve the appearance of teeth that are stained, chipped, discolored or slightly misaligned. Porcelain veneers can also close small gaps between teeth.
- [National Smile Power Day](https://thehightechdentist.com/national-smile-power-day/): 📣 Today is 😁 National Smile Power Day❣🥳 While people say that love makes the world go ‘round, what people forget is that it’s a smile that makes the world a much happier place❣ A smile is contagious and can make everyone else instantly perk up ✨. Let’s spend the entire day with big bright smiles on our faces 😁. Spreading joy is all that this day is about. A fun fact about smiling is that it can instantly make another person feel better about themselves 🥰, build their self-confidence, and also improve their self-esteem 💪. What better way to improve your smile than to visit your 🦷 dentist! Give us a call today at ☎️ 908-852-8858 to schedule an appointment 🗓 to keep that smile bright!
- [WRNJ Radio Topic: Everything you want to know about Dental Implants](https://thehightechdentist.com/wrnj-radio-topic-everything-you-want-to-know-about-dental-implants/): In case you missed it, Dr. K was on 📻 WRNJ radio this past Friday 6/10 🗓 talking about dental implants🦷. He discussed the entire process of getting an implant and what the benefits are 👍. If you or someone you know needs dental implants, please give our office a call at ☎️ 908-852-8858 to schedule a complimentary implant consultation!
- [Sugar Alternatives & Fun Facts](https://thehightechdentist.com/sugar-alternatives-fun-facts/): 🧐 Sugar is bad for your teeth🦷and its better to use it for more useful things. Other sweetened alternatives such as 🌱 stevia and xylitol (sugar from birch 🌳) are healthier options for your body 💪🏻💚. Sugar Fun Facts: Chemical manufacturers 👩‍🔬 use sugar to grow 🔬 penicillin . A teaspoon 🥄 of sugar after a hot curry 🔥 will extinguish the furnace in your mouth 👄. A spoonful of sugar added to a vase🏺 will prolong the life 💚 of freshly cut flowers 💐. We want to know, what's your sugar life hack⁉️
- [2022 June Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/2022-june-newsletter/): June is Oral Health Month! Maintaining a general level of oral health is a fairly simple task, yet many lack these day-to-day routines. The consequences of minimal oral health care and a lack of routine dentistry can lead to declining oral health with problems such as tooth decay and gum disease. Be sure to schedule your cleanings every six months to maintain good oral health.
- [It’s the May Home Whitening Special](https://thehightechdentist.com/its-the-may-home-whitening-special/): It’s that time again❣ It’s the 🌷May Home Whitening Special 🥳 Normally 💲395.00, during the month of May you can whiten and brighten your smile for only 💲149.00 😍 During the entire month, all you have to do is call ☎️ 908-852-8858 or email us at office@thehightechdentist.com to schedule an appointment for whitening – just mention the May Special❣
- [2022 May Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/2022-may-newsletter/): We understand that everyone’s time is valued and we ask that you respect ours as well. We will make every effort to contact you to confirm your appointment.
- [Spring Invisalign Special week](https://thehightechdentist.com/spring-invisalign-special-week/): In honor of our upcoming🌷Spring Invisalign💲Special💲week, May 9th-May 12th 🗓, we want to introduce you to Steve! 🥳 He recently completed his Invisalign treatment with us and is very happy! During our Spring Invisalign Special, for the first time ever, Invisalign is offering $1000 off to the first 10 patients 😍 that accept treatment that week. Patients will also receive retainers, complimentary tooth whitening and more❣ Call our office for details and to schedule a consultation. ☎️
- [It doesn’t matter how long it’s been - we still want to see you!](https://thehightechdentist.com/it-doesnt-matter-how-long-its-been-we-still-want-to-see-you/): It doesn’t matter how long 🗓 it’s been we still want to see you❣ We know it can by scary to go to the dentist 🧐🦷, especially if it has been a while, but that doesn’t mean you should stay away. Please do not hesitate to call 📞 our office and come back to see us, we want to help you get back on track. Regular routine dental 👄🦷 cleaning and exams are the key to catching bigger issues early so treatment is easier. So, if you have been scared to come back and see us, call us 📞 today and make an appointment. We want you back and we promise we won’t judge❣
- [Spring  is in the air and so are new smiles!](https://thehightechdentist.com/spring-is-in-the-air-and-so-are-new-smiles/): Spring 🌷 is in the air and so are new smiles! 😁 In honor of our💲Spring Invisalign Special 💲, for the FIRST time ever, Invisalign is offering $1000 off* 🤯 to patients who commit to treatment during our Invisalign week, 🦷 🗓 May 9th-May 12th. 😍 Patients who sign up during that time will also receive complimentary tooth whitening, retainers and more❣ 🥳 We are so excited to offer this amazing deal and help you achieve the beautiful smile you deserve. Don’t miss out – call us today! ☎️ *Terms and conditions apply 🔗 https://thehightechdentist.com/invisalign
- [Earth Day 🌳](https://thehightechdentist.com/earth-day/): As we celebrate 🌎 Earth Day 🌳 Friday, April 22nd, we would like to highlight some of the ways that our 🦷 dental health practices can help to promote a healthy and sustainable environment. We have compiled a list of quick and easy adjustments to make in your daily routine that will go a long way in helping our Earth.
- [The Oral – Systemic Connection - Can good oral hygiene save and extend your life?](https://thehightechdentist.com/the-oral-systemic-connection-can-good-oral-hygiene-save-and-extend-your-life/): Overall Health starts in the mouth. The mouth is a portal to your body and a portal to a healthy life.
- [🌷April is Oral 👄 Cancer Awareness Month!](https://thehightechdentist.com/april-is-oral-cancer-awareness-month-2/): 🌷April is Oral 👄 Cancer Awareness Month! Every hour, 🕑 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year, someone dies of oral or oropharyngeal cancer (cancer of the mouth and upper throat). Yet, if oral cancer is detected and treated early ✅, treatment-related health problems are reduced and survival rates may increase 👍. Once a year, at your routine dental appointment ✅, your hygienist will perform an oral cancer screening 🔎. So, be sure to stay up to date with your hygiene 🗓 appointments, and remember, when these cancers are detected and treated early, mortality and treatment related health problems are reduced❣
- [2022 March Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/2022-march-newsletter/): In addition to good nutrition provided by healthy foods that help teeth grow and stay healthy, fruits and vegetables promote the production of saliva. More saliva means the mouth is naturally washed out more often, preventing bacterial growth. Other foods and drinks that help keep your teeth happy include water, dairy, lean proteins, and nuts. A healthy mouth is a healthy body!
- [National Children’s Dental Health Month](https://thehightechdentist.com/national-childrens-dental-health-month/): National Children’s Dental Health Month is an observance that brings together thousands of dedicated dental professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers and many others.
- [May Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/may-newsletter/): MAY WE BRIGHTEN YOUR SMILE? It’s that time again!
- [February Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/february-newsletter/): Welcome Back Dr. Stiteler! Join us in welcoming Dr. Stiteler back from her maternity leave.
- [November Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/november-newsletter/): Time to Give Thanks!
- [Will Going to the Dentist Benefit Me In Fighting Off COVID-19](https://thehightechdentist.com/will-going-to-the-dentist-benefit-me-in-fighting-off-covid-19/): Periodontal disease is a risk factor (co-morbidity) for COVID-19 illness. The mouth is the portal to your body and the portal to a healthy life.
- [Why You Shouldn’t Delay Visiting the Dentist During a Pandemic](https://thehightechdentist.com/why-you-shouldnt-delay-visiting-the-dentist-during-a-pandemic/): #1 Question: Is the Dental Office Safe? Dentists are accustomed to constantly be thinking about infectious-disease risk.
- [September Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/september-newsletter/): NJ Top Dentist! This month we congratulate Dr. K on being named a 2020 top dentist by New Jersey Monthly magazine for the third consecutive year!
- [July Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/july-newsletter/): We’re Back!!! In case you didn’t hear, we are open for business! We returned on May 27th full time, and have been seeing patients for all procedures.
- [Home Remedies for Minor Dental Emergencies](https://thehightechdentist.com/home-remedies-for-minor-dental-emergencies/): If you are experiencing severe pain or swelling, you should call your dentist.
- [Five Tips Every Parent Should Know about their Children’s Dental Health](https://thehightechdentist.com/five-tips-every-parent-should-know-about-their-childrens-dental-health/): Many of our patients are under the assumption that we do not treat children which could not be farther from the truth. Dr. K and our hygienists are wonderful with kids, and we welcome them into our practice. So if you are thinking about scheduling an appointment for your child or children, please do! We would love to meet them!
- [Do It Yourself Orthodontics](https://thehightechdentist.com/do-it-yourself-orthodontics/): Recently, mail order braces and at-home teeth aligner kits have become very popular. They seem appealing, as they are advertised as affordable and convenient.
- [12 Dental Tips for the Holidays](https://thehightechdentist.com/12-dental-tips-for-the-holidays/)
- [December Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/december-newsletter/): Happy Holidays! We would like to wish all of our patients a very happy, healthy, and safe holiday season.
- [12 Tips for a Healthy Halloween](https://thehightechdentist.com/12-tips-for-a-healthy-halloween/): Halloween is around the corner, which for most children means bags of free candy and a chance to build a stockpile of sweets for the winter. No surprise, Halloween can also present parents with a variety of healthy and safety challenges. It’s OK to eat that candy on Halloween but it’s important to have a plan.
- [6 Terrible-For-Your-Teeth Foods](https://thehightechdentist.com/6-terrible-for-your-teeth-foods/): Brushing, flossing, tongue scraping, and regular professional cleanings aren’t enough to keep your teeth in excellent condition.
- [Dental Emergencies - First Aid for your mouth and teeth](https://thehightechdentist.com/dental-emergencies-first-aid-for-your-mouth-and-teeth/): Knocked out tooth * Keep the tooth moist at all times * Hold the tooth by the crown, not the root * Do NOT scrub the tooth – if dirty, you may rinse it off * If possible, gently insert the tooth back into to socket, if not, place it into a container of milk.
- [Dental infections in children tied to heart disease risk in adulthood](https://thehightechdentist.com/dental-infections-in-children-tied-to-heart-disease-risk-in-adulthood/): A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association study suggests that children who develop cavities and gum disease, may be more likely to develop risk factors for heart disease and strokes decades later than children who have good oral health.
- [May Newsletter](https://thehightechdentist.com/1335-2/): Meet Kim! Kim is new to the dental field. She was excited to join Dr. Vander Vliet’s team because she likes the energy and positivity of the office.
- [Dental Erosion](https://thehightechdentist.com/dental-erosion/): We all enjoy eating food and drinking all sorts of beverages!
- [Dental Implants](https://thehightechdentist.com/dental-implants-2/): A dental implant is a replacement for the root of a tooth. Dental implants are made of medical grade titanium.
- [The Dentist’s Role in the Management of Sleep Apnea](https://thehightechdentist.com/the-dentists-role-in-the-management-of-sleep-apnea-2/): Definition of Apnea – without breath Sleep Apnea is a condition where you stop breathing while you sleep.
- [The Explosive Truth About Vaping](https://thehightechdentist.com/the-explosive-truth-about-vaping/): Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling the water vapor produced by an electric device called an e-cigarette or vaporizer.
- [Sensitive Teeth](https://thehightechdentist.com/sensitive-teeth/): Is the taste of ice cream or a sip of hot coffee sometimes a painful experience for you? Does brushing or flossing make you wince occasionally?
- [Services We Offer Our Patients](https://thehightechdentist.com/services-we-offer-our-patients/)
- [Patient Questions](https://thehightechdentist.com/patient-questions/): 1) I heard a commercial on TV that said I should chew gum after eating if I cannot brush. Is that true? 2) Two years ago I was told I had a cavity.
- [September 2018](https://thehightechdentist.com/september-2018/): Missing something? Did you know that 80% of adults in the USA have at least one missing tooth?
- [The Importance of a Cleaning](https://thehightechdentist.com/the-importance-of-a-cleaning/): The dental term for a cleaning is a prophylaxis.
- [Medications that can have dental implications](https://thehightechdentist.com/medications-that-can-have-dental-implications-2/)
- [August 2018](https://thehightechdentist.com/august-2018/): Barcelona, Anyone? Dr. V will be heading to Barcelona at the end of the month with the Paragon International Study Club.
- [What to expect at your first dental visit withHigh Tech Dentist of West Morris](https://thehightechdentist.com/what-to-expect-at-your-first-dental-visit-with-advanced-dental-care-of-west-morris/): If you are seeking a new dentist or have been nervous about seeing a dentist, fear not! Here is what to expect at your first visit in my office.
- [Orthodontics](https://thehightechdentist.com/orthodontics/): It is the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites) which may be caused by disproportionate jaw relationships, tooth irregularities or both.
- [Fluoride](https://thehightechdentist.com/fluoride/): Fluoride is a naturally occurring element present in all water sources, even the oceans. Fluoride is often called nature’s cavity fighter and for good reason.
- [May 2018](https://thehightechdentist.com/may-2018/): It's a love/hate thing... Most patients love our automated confirmation/reminder system, but some...not so much.
- [March 2018](https://thehightechdentist.com/march-2018/): Stick out your tongue... and brush it! Brushing and scraping your tongue may be one of your best defenses against bad breath.
- [The Oral Connection to Influenza and Pneumonia](https://thehightechdentist.com/the-oral-connection-to-influenza-and-pneumonia/): Could your oral health contribute to you contracting Influenza or Pneumonia? Overall health begins with your mouth.
- [Best and Worst Foods](https://thehightechdentist.com/best-and-worst-foods/): Eat for a healthy smile Prevention is the best medicine for your smile.
- [Celebrating 30 Years of Practice!](https://thehightechdentist.com/celebrating-30-years-of-practice/): Happy New Year! We would like to wish all of our patients a happy and healthy 2018! Resolutions?
- [12 Days of Dental Christmas](https://thehightechdentist.com/12-days-of-dental-christmas/): 1) Brush your teeth at least twice a day. Carol while you clean: for two minutes each time. The average person brushes for only 30 seconds.
- [Xerostomia and How It Affects Your Dental Health](https://thehightechdentist.com/xerostomia-and-how-it-affects-your-dental-health/): Xerostomia or dry mouth, is a common, but sometimes overlooked, condition that is typically associated with inadequate function of the salivary glands.
- [The Oral – Systemic Connection Can good oral hygiene save your life?](https://thehightechdentist.com/the-oral-systemic-connection-can-good-oral-hygiene-save-your-life/): Overall Health starts in the mouth.
- [Dental Implants](https://thehightechdentist.com/dental-implants/): Implants replace the root of a missing tooth. • Approximately millions of dental implants are placed each year.
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- [March 2017](https://thehightechdentist.com/march-2017/): May I offer you a cup of cavities? Do you ever pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea, add some sugar and then take a sip every few minutes during the morning?

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