What is a crown?
- updated: Jan. 24, 2023
the doctor and our team at Shapiro & Rollman DDS hear this question all the time. Millions of people have dental crowns that artificially restore the chewing surface of a Read More
Seven Ways to Repurpose Old Toothbrushes
- updated: Jan. 17, 2023
It’s done a wonderful job for you, but after three or four months, the time has come to retire your toothbrush. Bristles that once easily removed food particles and plaque Read More
Clean Toothbrush/Healthy Toothbrush
- updated: Jan. 11, 2023
We’ve all learned a lot about keeping healthy lately. Thorough hand washing, disinfecting cell phones and keyboards, wiping down shopping carts and door handles—all these low-maintenance cleaning habits can have Read More
Steer clear of that candy!
- updated: Jan. 04, 2023
At Shapiro & Rollman DDS, we know how tempting candy can sometimes be on our sweet tooth, but it’s important to remember that every candy and sugary treat you consume Read More
Healthy Resolutions for Healthy Teeth
- updated: Dec. 28, 2022
Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up Read More
Treatments for Tooth Discoloration
- updated: Dec. 21, 2022
Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile. Read More
The Secret to Keeping Your Teeth for Life
- updated: Dec. 13, 2022
The secret to keeping your teeth for life involves more than one secret. The first is that there is no secret; and in fact, there really is no difficulty involved. Read More
The Importance of Baby Teeth
- updated: Dec. 07, 2022
the doctor and our team know it can be easy to underestimate the significance of baby teeth. At Shapiro & Rollman DDS, we sometimes meet parents who assume that since Read More
Navigating the World of Dental Insurance Terminology
- updated: Nov. 30, 2022
Unless you work for an insurance company, you probably do not spend a lot of your time studying all the terminology that dental insurance companies use to describe the treatments Read More
What exactly is a root canal?
- updated: Nov. 22, 2022
Hearing that you need a root canal can be highly intimidating. What is a root canal? It is the removal of the nerve supply from the tooth. Here, the doctor Read More
Periodontal disease; I have what?!
- updated: Nov. 16, 2022
Our team from Shapiro & Rollman DDS understands the diagnosis of periodontal disease can be scary and confusing, but the good news in most cases is that it is treatable Read More
Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
- updated: Nov. 09, 2022
When your wisdom teeth start to emerge it can definitely be painful, but it can be even worse if your wisdom teeth become impacted. Impacted wisdom teeth are trying to Read More
Can children be at risk for periodontal disease?
- updated: Nov. 02, 2022
You want to check all the boxes when you consider your child’s dental health. You make sure your child brushes twice daily to avoid cavities. You’ve made a plan for Read More
Oral Health Concerns for Teens
- updated: Oct. 26, 2022
You have a lot more freedom as a teenager than you did as a young child. You also have a lot more responsibilities, and one of your jobs is to Read More
Four Oral Health Issues Seniors Face
- updated: Oct. 19, 2022
Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. the doctor and our team know that for many of our older patients, Read More
Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches or abscesses
- updated: Oct. 12, 2022
Dental problems do not always wait for normal office hours. Broken fillings or damaged teeth are common reasons for emergency treatment. Toothaches and abscesses can also require prompt attention. the Read More
