We remain committed to providing our patients with a care plan that promotes overall health and well being. This includes advising patients to refrain from getting oral piercings and other mouth jewelry. Generally speaking, these tend to interfere with speech, chewing, and swallowing. According to the ADA (American Dental Association) some unpleasant side effects related to mouth jewelry include...
Dear Patients, Our mission at Brighter Smiles Dental is to promote overall well being with treatment that provides both a beautiful smile and great oral health. This includes maintaining proper oral hygiene habits, scheduling routine exams, and providing each patient with an individualized treatment plan that promotes a healthy bite..
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We are pleased to announce that Dr. Irwin now has attending privileges with Hacksensack University Medical Center Mountainside. This includes the opportunity to instruct and supervise dental residents on a part-time basis beginning in July 2015. This will occur outside of the practice’s normal business hours, enabling patients to continue..
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Dear Patients, Did you know, each February the ADA celebrates National Children’s Dental Health Month? Designed to educate children about the value of maintaining a healthy smile, this ADA initiative teaches children to lead a healthy lifestyle that supports both oral health and overall well being. Dr. Irwin, Dianne, and..
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Dear Patients, Dr. Irwin is pleased to offer a complimentary check up for denture wearers. Far too often, denture wearers do not come in for an exam unless their dentures have became problematic and/or are experiencing pain. However, an examination does not just include a check up of teeth. It..
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Preventing Hepatitis – What Every Patient Should Know World Hepatitis Day was on July 28, 2014. According to the World Hepatitis Alliance, hepatitis is a viral disease that results in inflammation of the liver. The disease varies in severity, with the most common type being Hepatitis B, which is transmitted..
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Dear Patients, As summer is upon us, Dr. Irwin, Dianne and Elizabeth would like to remind patients to protect their precious smile all summer long. Here are some helpful tips and suggestions: Minimize your intake of carbonated beverages and drink plenty of water! Beverages such as soda wear away at..
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Patients, May is Better Hearing & Speech Month. ASHA (American Speech-Language Hearing Association) uses this time to increase awareness of communication disorders. This includes the Identify the Signs campaign, which is aimed at better diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of communication disorders such as speech impediments and hearing loss...
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Dear Patients, March is Mouthguard Awareness Month in Australia. Our friends “Down Under” take this time to educate both parents and children, as well as adults who participate in high contact sports about the importance of wearing mouth guards. According to the ADA (American Dental Association) athletes who do not..
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Dear Patients, The use of fluoride-containing products is a proven safe and effective means of preventing tooth decay. However, the water in our area is not fluoridated. For over 60 years the America Dental Association has endorsed the fluoridation of the public water supply, furthermore the majority of bottled waters..
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Brighter Smiles Dental is the practice of Dr. Sylvia Irwin. For over 30 years, Dr. Irwin and her staff have been providing patients with expert dental care in a calm and relaxing setting.