Family Dentistry

We all know that we are supposed to brush at least twice a day for two minutes, right?But do you know if you’re using the right toothbrush? First, let’s talk about some toothbrush fun facts: • Early forms of toothbrushes have existed for almost 5000 years. • The first...

During National Children’s Dental Health Month, Dr’s Martin and Ferraiolo in Totowa is sponsoring an entire 28 days of fun activities and parent‐savvy tips to promote a better future for your sons and daughters. As you’ve read in the past couple of weeks, our...

  A small handful of newspapers consider the potential health effects of binge eating sugary sweets, which many people are expected to do during the upcoming Halloween holiday. For instance, the Guardian Liberty Voice (NV)(10/28) reports that excessive sugar...

School is just around the corner! You might have prepared them to don the latest stylish apparel and show off the latest school supplies, but did you prepare them with good oral hygiene habits? Study These Facts Did you know: According to the American Dental...

Are you guilty of not seeing Drs. Martin and Ferraiolo every 6 months? If so, keep in mind that skipping your regular dental visit could eventually land you at the dentist’s office, but with far more serious problems. Whether it’s time, money, or fear that’s keeping...

It may look like a simple piece of string, but dental floss is so much more! It’s a proven ally in maintaining healthy teeth and gums and helps give your overall health a boost. Do you floss daily? What techniques help you get the most out of your flossing experience,...

I found the following article on the Dr Bicuspid site and found it very interesting. We are always looking for ways to decrease the caries incidence especially in children.  It is most probably something to take note of. At our office in Totowa one of our main...

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research estimates that some 10 million Americans are affected by TMJ disorder (TMD), and women appear to develop this condition more often than men. If you suffer from TMD, a TENS unit is definitely an effective...