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Every Day is Earth Day
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.
During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more -
Xerostomia: Big Word, Common Problem
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.
Xerostomia might sound like a serious and rare condition, but it’s more common than you think. If you’ve been feeling like your mouth is constantly dry, you may already be Read more -
Snowball Effect
posted: Apr. 02, 2024.
Winter and its snowball fights are behind us, true, but there might be another kind of snowball heading your way—the snowball effect you risk when small dental concerns are ignored Read more -
Dry Mouth and How to Treat It
posted: Mar. 26, 2024.
In fancy medical terms, dry mouth is known as xerostomia. It’s really just what it sounds like: a condition in which you don’t have enough saliva to keep your mouth Read more -
What’s an intraoral camera?
posted: Mar. 19, 2024.
One of the greatest features our team at Robert W. Yaskin, D.M.D. offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect Read more -
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.
Millions of people, around Ocean City, New Jersey and beyond, wear green on St. Patrick’s Day so they can show their spirit for the holiday and avoid getting pinched. While Read more -
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.
At Robert W. Yaskin, D.M.D., we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. Read more -
Four Oral Health Issues Seniors Face
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.
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 -
When should a filling be replaced?
posted: Feb. 20, 2024.
There is no substitution for a natural healthy tooth. Dental fillings are intended to replace tooth structure and restore a tooth damaged by decay (a cavity) back to its normal Read more -
The Transformation of Valentine's Day
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.
Did you know the actions leading to the beginnings of Valentine's Day were actually centered on the avoidance of war? A Catholic priest named Valentine defied the orders of the Read more -
Wiggle Room
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.
When you’re pregnant, you expect physical changes. That’s part of the excitement of the journey! What isn’t expected—and not nearly as exciting—is when your familiar smile seems to be changing Read more -
Happy Gums, Happy Heart!
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.
Medical doctors and dental health professionals, like the doctor, have debated over the connection (or lack thereof) between gum disease and heart disease. While there still is no unanimous consensus Read more -
Periodontics and Pregnancy
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.
Periodontal health — which refers to the condition of the structures that support your teeth — is an important part of your oral and overall health. However, periodontal health becomes Read more -
Treatments for Tooth Discoloration
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.
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 -
Relax with Sedation Dentistry
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.
the doctor and our team at Robert W. Yaskin, D.M.D. understand that many of our patients have a fear of dentistry. You may be concerned about experiencing pain from sensitive Read more -
Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 02, 2024.
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to Read more