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PREVENTION & TREATMENT OF
DIGESTIVE DISEASES:
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Abdominal Pain Evaluation
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Acid Reflux & Ulcer Treatment
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Liver Disease Treatment &
Evaluating
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Colon Cancer Screening
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Management
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Hemorrhoid & Fissure Treatment
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s
Disease
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Gallstones & Gall Bladder Disease
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Pancreatic Diseases
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Monroe Street, Bridgewater, NJ
(908) 231-1999
515
Church Street, Bound Brook, NJ
(732) 356-0420
203
Towne Centre Dr., Hillsborough, NJ
(908) 359-1639
1140
Stelton Rd., Suite 101, Piscataway, NJ
(732) 339-8810
Stephen R. Shapiro, M.D.
Jeffrey S. Unger, M.D.
Surya P. Irakam, M.D., FACP, FACG
Robert S. Wiesen, M.D.
We specialize in Gastroenterology,
which is the treatment of diseases
and disorders of the digestive system
or gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
Gillette Dental Care
is proud to offer a
minimally invasive treatment option for
patients with periodontitis (gum disease).
LANAP (Laser Assisted New Attachment Pro-
cedure) is an FDA approved treatment for
gum disease that does not utilize scalpels or
stitches. The advanced laser used removes
diseased tissue and kills bacteria without
harming the healthy gum, tooth and bone
tissue. This results in far less trauma and
gum line recession. We understand how
important it is for our busy patients not to
miss work or time with the family. LANAP
patients typically experience little to no post
operative swelling or discomfort and can
resume their normal daily routine the next
day. Unfortunately, this usually is not the
case with the more invasive traditional Cut
and Stitch gum surgery. According to the US
Surgeon General periodontal disease affects
85%
of adult Americans. Sadly fewer than
2%
will ever receive the treatment they
need. Now there is an alternative, LANAP:
No Cutting, No Stitches, and No Pain. Call
our office and schedule a consultation and
learn if LANAP is the right solution for you.
Many people ask if we treat children in
the office. The answer is Yes! In most cases,
we can cater to all of your child’s dental
needs. Below are some of the other com-
mon questions we encounter regarding
children’s dental care.
1.
At what age should I start bring-
ing my child to the dentist?
The general rule of thumb is that the
first visit should be 6 months after your
child’s first tooth comes in. That means on
average between 1-2 years of age is appro-
priate. Many dental problems can be avoid-
ed if proper preventative or interceptive
care is introduced early.
2.
Why should I fill cavities in my
child's baby teeth if they are just going
to fall out?
It is important to remember that dental
cavities can happen at any age. Children’s
primary or ‘baby’ teeth begin to come in
around age 6 months and remain in the
mouth until age 12-14. Primary teeth are
much thinner than permanent teeth so cav-
ities grow quickly and can enter the nerve
area much faster. This leads to painful
infection that can affect the color and
shape of the permanent tooth that is grow-
ing below it. Treatment is the same as an
adult tooth – root canal or extraction. You
can consider the primary teeth as the place
holders for the permanent teeth. If a pri-
mary tooth is taken out before it naturally
falls out, space can be lost as other teeth
drift into where it used to be. When the
permanent tooth tries to come in, it may
not have enough room and this can lead to
costly orthodontic or ‘braces’ treatment to
regain the lost space. To avoid pain, infec-
tion, and future orthodontic problems, it is
important to treat cavities in baby teeth
when they are identified.
3.
My child’s permanent teeth are
coming in on the bottom front but the
baby teeth are still there. Is this a prob-
lem?
No! It is natural for some permanent
teeth to erupt behind the primary teeth
making your child look temporarily like a
shark. As they come in, they will move for-
ward and put pressure on the root of the
primary tooth causing it to reabsorb. This is
how the tooth loosens. Encourage your
child to ‘wiggle’ the baby tooth and it will
eventually come out naturally.
4.
What are sealants and why does
my child need them?
Dental sealants are thin coatings that
we place on the permanent molars as they
come in starting around age 6. Their job is
to fill in the deep grooves of these teeth to
prevent cavities during the years when your
child is still learning to brush well. It is
much easier and cheaper to prevent a cav-
ity than treat one!
5.
My child is playing sports. Do
they need a mouth guard?
Yes! Remember, permanent front teeth
start to come in at age 6-7. During this
time, they tend to stick out farther than the
other teeth around them and are extreme-
ly susceptible to injury including chipping
or fracturing deeply. This can lead to root
canal therapy and in extreme cases tooth
loss. Over the counter mouth guards are a
cheap and effective way to protect these
important teeth.
Hopefully we answered some of the
questions you may have had and we hope
to see your entire family soon!
A REVOLUTIONARY ADVANCEMENT
IN GUM SURGERY
A No Cut, No Sew, No Fear Laser Alternative
For The Treatment of Gum Disease
By: Gary White, DDS
Gillette Dental Care
DENTAL CARE FOR CHILDREN
By: Lauren Simms, DMD
Gillette Dental Care
WARREN-WATCHUNG
PODIATRY CENTER
Dr. Ronald Sheppard, DPM, FACFAS
Surgeon Podiatrist/Foot Specialist
(908) 769-5337
www.footdocshep.com
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Ingrown Toenails
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Warts
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Bunions
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Corns & Calluses
Shawnee Professional Building
10
Shawnee Drive
(
on Mountain Blvd.) Watchung
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Sports Injuries
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Hammertoes
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Heel Pain
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Diabetic Foot Care
SPECIALIZING IN THE
TREATMENT OF:
New FDA
approved treatment
for chronic
heel pain
Medical & Surgical Treatment of the
Foot & Ankle
Board Certified in Foot Surgery
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Board Certified American
Board of Podiatric Orthopedics
MEDICARE ASSIGNMENT
AND MANY INSURANCE
PLANS ACCEPTED
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