Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s is heartbreaking and presents many challenges. Basic routines, including simple hygiene, can become stressful and difficult. Cognitive decline and memory loss make it hard to maintain hygiene—including oral hygiene—and resistance or agitation from dementia patients can make medical and dental appointments much more difficult. Many patients […]
Ouch…you feel miserable. You feel pressure in your ear, your head hurts, half of your face is throbbing constantly, and you feel aching in your teeth. You call your doctor and describe the problem…you just described a sinus infection or acute sinusitis. The sinuses are pairs of empty spaces in your skull connected to the […]
It is amazing how many people end up in pain and having extensive dental work, only because they avoided their routine dental visits. Granted, there are much more fun things to do with your time than visit your dentist. But some people have a real fear, or phobia about it, and it is not that […]
Many people do not realize that your mouth ages along with the rest of your body, just maybe not as visibly. One of the first things people notice about you when they meet you is your smile. Your hair may be streaked with gray and thinning, your vision isn’t what it used to be, you […]
The requirements to become a dentist are rigorous, ensuring a high academic achievement quality and several years of practical education before seeing patients. To be a Dentist, you had to pass the Dental Admissions Test (DAT). Along with their DAT scores, most students also need to have a good GPA, and excellent recommendation letters. Most dental […]
Tooth decay comes in many forms, from many causes. The dental term used for decay of teeth is CARIES. Caries is the # 1 enemy for dental health. You may have heard about Bottle Mouth Caries when you raised your children. It is an early childhood issue promoted by the sugars, acid, germs, or […]
Dr Lee Lichtenstein DMD, PA, MBA- General Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry and Board-Certified Anesthesiologist. How many people do you know have the same job for many years and still love what they do? (Cricket sounds) If you are reading this, chances are you do know someone…Dr. Lee Lichtenstein! A native to New Jersey, Dr. Lichtenstein graduated from […]
For those people who have anxiety, just at the thought of going to the dentist, you have some solace knowing he or she will do their best to put you at ease. This may involve a local numbing anesthetic. But did you know that these do not work on everyone? There are factors that determine […]
It is human nature to avoid unpleasant or anxiety causing situations. We all do it. Sometimes the anxiety is rational, and sometimes not so much. So many people have anxiety about dental visits, up to 20% of patients, that they actually put a name on it…Dental Phobia. What is the patient supposed to do with […]
There are many wonderful dental offices in Monmouth County, with highly qualified dentists. What sets our practice apart is the additional training and expertise we have. This enables us to offer more services and accommodate patients with specific needs. We do general dentistry, and we do it really, really well. Whether you need preventative, restorative, […]