Besides taking care of your teeth, one of the most important jobs of a dentist is to promote dental health education. This is particularly necessary because there are a lot of incorrect myths and rumors about dental care out there, which can easily lead people to damage their teeth. So, we wanted to take a moment to address some of the most common myths we hear.

Children love sports and outdoor play, and most children will play at least one sport while growing up. Sports are excellent for their development in numerous ways, but there are risks as well - particularly to their oral health. Any sort of contact sport brings increased risk of damage to their mouth or teeth, so it's important to protect their teeth as best you can.

Good dental care begins in early childhood! This is particularly important when it comes to helping them get over any fear of dentists that they may have. Roughly one-third of American adults report being afraid of dentists, and that gets in the way of their oral care. If your kids never develop a dental phobia, their oral health outlook is a lot better. Here's how to help ensure your child isn't afraid of the dentist.

If you feel uneasy or even afraid of visiting the dentist, you're hardly alone. Studies have shown that over 1/3 of Americans have a fear of dentists, and around 12% call it an "extreme" fear. For some people, this fear goes so far that it prevents them from even visiting a dentist - and that's bad news, because your oral health is so important to your overall body health.

Due to the evolution of the human body and changes to our diet and structure of our mouths, most people will have their wisdom teeth removed for oral health reasons. The human mouth is now smaller and often can no longer accommodate the 3rd or final set of molars. The molars generally appear in your late teens or early twenties. Many times, these teeth may be misaligned causing dental health issues. Overcrowding by wisdom teeth, may lead to bite issues, shifting teeth, jaw pain, earaches and headaches, bad breath and bacterial infections of the gum line. Many dentists will recommend extracting the teeth during the teen years to avoid more serious dental problems later.

Having good teeth isn't just about oral health - it's about loving your smile! A great smile is a good thing for you and everyone around you. There are actual beneficial effects that come from having a great smile, and happily showing it off to everyone you see. Take it from Dr. Joe at Plainsboro Dental Care - the benefits of good teeth are surprisingly widespread.

Thanks to new technology, this is one of the most exciting eras of innovation in dentistry we've seen in a long time. The digital revolution is having its impact on the field, like everything else, and we're constantly amazed over the new ideas being introduced. So, let's talk about some of our favorite new tech trends and how they'll improve dentistry in the future.

If you're having trouble keeping up with aspects of your dental care, there's probably an app for that! Like everything else in the world, the field of dentistry is being revolutionized by universal online connectivity and the ease of using smartphone apps. Patients can now be encouraged to engage in better dental care, even when they're away from their dentist. That's great for dentists and their patients! So, here are some of our own favorite apps to help you keep your smile looking great.