We hope that our office is a fun one for you. When you get a dental crown from us, the service will typically take a couple of checkups. Here’s a crash course on what you can expect in your first dental crown appointment with us. To prepare you to get your dental crown, Dr. Maria Sese will inspect the roots... read more »

If you play hockey, whether it’s in a city league, high school league, or competitive league, you need to care for your smile as you practice and play. This is very important because if you don’t, your smile can reap the consequences, especially because hockey is very high in contact. So, please take care of your smile as much as... read more »

Even though sweetened beverages are available in many forms today, they are not your best choice when it comes to your smile. This is because sugary drinks feed harmful oral bacteria which get their energy from sugar. They then turn around and create acid which attacks your teeth. The result? You end up exposed to tooth erosion and cavities. You... read more »

When tooth enamel is fractured by chronic night grinding, a blow to the face, or crunching down on a hard piece of ice, the damage can vary in severity. This could cause immediate pain, lingering discomfort, and heightened sensitivity, while also leaving the tooth cosmetically unappealing. Even if the chipped or fractured tooth doesn’t cause you any immediate distress, you... read more »

If you want your smile to be at its healthiest, exercise caution with all potential hazards associated with your lifestyle. Just as with the products you consume and ingest, the habits you keep on the external layer of your body may also affect your health. For example, the use of mouth jewelry is linked to numerous oral health disorders and... read more »

If you are looking for a smile transformation, you have come to the right place! Here at East Coast Family Dental in Jersey City, New Jersey, we offer cosmetic dentistry and is proud to give you the assistance you need to have the smile of your dreams. Did you know, as we age, it’s common for our smiles to dull... read more »

Are you one who tends to overeat, even when the holidays have come and gone? If so, you need to be careful. Overeating not only affects your physical health, but it also affects your smile. This is because overeating usually means your teeth are exposed to food for long periods of time. If the foods are sugary and acidic, the... read more »

Are you tired of your dull, yellow teeth? If so, you’re probably wondering how to remove your tooth stains and achieve a whiter and brighter smile. Well, our dentist, Dr. Maria Sese, is more than happy to help you by telling you how you can get rid of tooth stains and achieve your smile goals. The first thing you can... read more »

Are you ready for the smile makeover of a lifetime? With the help of cosmetic dentistry, our team can give you the beautiful smile you have always wanted. Today we have some dental options for you to consider if you have smile imperfections to restore to health and beauty. Let's take a look at the following treatments we offer at East Coast Family... read more »

Have you ever had an oral exam to look for bruxism? If you weren’t aware, bruxism is a condition often caused unconsciously involving the grinding of one’s teeth, often to the detriment of their oral health. Bruxism can also disturb your sleep habits, which can cause an increase in exhaustion and a sense of always being tired due to a... read more »