If you are an athlete you’ll want to find out what sports dentistry can do for you.

Sports-related dental injuries happen more often than you might think. From chips and cracks to knocked-out teeth, there are so many types of injuries that can leave you rushing to your dentist for care. Here at Sullivan & Turner, our Somerdale dentists in Camden County, NJ, Dr. Joseph Sullivan, Dr. Raj Darji, and Dr. Jeffrey Turner, are proud to offer our patients sports dentistry. What is sports dentistry? We are so glad you asked.

As the name suggests, this specialty focuses on the athlete and how to protect smiles from sports-related damage. We believe that you should have all the protection possible to keep your teeth safe while still getting to enjoy the heat of the game. It’s common for children to get injured at some point playing sports; however, our goal as your Somerdale and Camden County general dentist is to protect your child from dental injuries.

We also believe in the importance of dental education and we want our patients to take an active and vested interest protecting their smiles while playing sports. This means providing you with the information you need to prevent injuries and to answer your questions whenever we can.

Besides providing you with the information and advice you need to stay safe, we also create custom mouthguards for you or your child to wear during a game. While you could purchase a mouthguard at your local drugstore, these are custom-made to fit your smile. This means that the mouthguard may shift or move around and not provide the full protection you need. Our custom-fitted mouthguards always offer a snug and perfect fit, boasting the ultimate protection against orofacial injuries.

Of course, if you experience a dental injury such as a broken, partially dislodged or knocked-out tooth, it is important that you call our dentists right away. Most sports-related injuries are also considered dental emergencies where time is of the essence. If you or your child is dealing with a dental emergency it’s important that you bring them in right away. The sooner you seek treatment the better. Most teeth can be saved if they are treated within a half hour of the injury.

Whether you just need to come in for your routine cleaning or you want to find out if a custom mouthguard is the right way to protect your smile, don’t hesitate to call Sullivan & Turner today in Somerdale and serving Camden County, NJ. We would be happy to provide your smile with the care it needs both on and off the field.

Discover the telltale signs that you might need to get root canal treatment.

If there is a problem going on with your oral health it’s important that you get the problem treated as soon as possible. As you might know, ignoring or leaving dental issues untreated can end up leading to more serious complications such as tooth and bone loss. This is why our Somerdale and Camden County, NJ, dentists Dr. Joseph Sullivan and Dr. Jeffrey Turner are here to provide you with common warning signs that could mean that you need root canal therapy.

Why might I need root canal treatment?

This procedure is recommended if the dental pulp (a structure found inside a tooth) is inflamed or diseased. This happens when decay, infection, or direct trauma was significant enough to penetrate the hard enamel layers and affect the inside of the tooth. Once the pulp has been infected the only option is to have it removed.

If this problem isn’t addressed, the infection or bacteria will continue to spread to the tooth’s roots and the surrounding bone, which can lead to bone and tooth loss.

How do I know that I need root canal treatment?

Unfortunately, it isn’t always obvious. So, no matter how healthy your smile might seem it’s still crucial for everyone to visit their Camden County, NJ general dentist twice a year for checkups. Even if you aren’t experiencing symptoms we have the skills and training to be able to pinpoint problems right away that you could easily miss.

Of course, there are certain symptoms that can still arise that could tip you off to the fact that something is wrong. You will want to come in right away if you experience any of these issues,

• A toothache that is severe or appears suddenly
• Dental pain that is made worse by chewing, biting down or putting pressure on the tooth
• Swollen, inflamed, red or tender gums around the tooth
• Increased or sudden sensitivity to hot or cold foods and drinks (you may also notice that the affected tooth is more sensitive to sugar)
• Tooth discoloration or darkening
• The development of a pimple-like growth on the gums (this is a sign of infection)

Here at Sullivan & Turner we believe that everyone in Camden County, NJ, should get the proper dental care they need. Whether you just need to schedule your upcoming dental cleaning or you are dealing with these symptoms above, don’t hesitate to call us today to schedule an appointment.

How a teeth whitening treatment from your dentists in Camden County can improve your smile

If your smile has grown dull, dingy and dark due to aging, tobacco use, coffee drinking or other issues, it’s time to improve your smile. The answer is a professional teeth whitening treatment! Your dentists at Sullivan & Turner want to introduce you to what a professional teeth whitening treatment can do for you. They proudly serve the residents of Somerdale and Camden County, NJ and they can help you too!

Even if you brush and floss regularly, you can still get stains on your teeth from deeply-pigmented food particles, drinking coffee, tea or red wine, and using tobacco products. Aging is the most common reason you might notice your smile getting darker.

That’s because as you age your tooth enamel becomes thinner, allowing you and others to see the layer underneath, called dentin. This dentin layer is naturally yellow, and gets darker as you grow older. The result is a yellowing effect to your smile.

There are many over-the-counter whitening products available; some are slightly effective, while others don’t do anything. It’s time to think differently about teeth whitening. It’s time to seek out the experts at Sullivan & Turner. They offer the latest, cutting-edge whitening treatments. When you choose a professional teeth whitening treatment from Sullivan & Turner, you can count on:

• Easy treatment, because you only wear the whitening trays for 3 minutes at a time
• Beautiful results, because you can whiten your teeth up to 8 shades whiter
• Long-lasting beauty, because your results can last up to 5 years
• Inexpensive treatment, because professional teeth whitening is only a fraction of the cost of other cosmetic dental services

Isn’t it time you have the smile you deserve? Now, you can get a whiter smile easily, thanks to teeth whitening. For more information about teeth whitening and other cosmetic and restorative services call your dentists at Sullivan & Turner, serving the residents of Somerdale and Camden County, NJ. A whiter smile can make you look better, feel younger, and improve your self-esteem, so get your whiter smile by calling today!

Do you have more than one issue with your smile? Veneers conceal numerous cosmetic problems that affect the surface of your teeth. With the help of our Somerdale and Camden County, NJ, dentists - Dr. Joseph Sullivan, Dr. Jonathan Limberakis and Dr. Jeffrey Turner of Sullivan & Turner - you can renew your smile with veneers.

Adding a thin veneer to teeth dramatically changes their appearance

Veneers are thin layers of porcelain applied to your teeth with dental cement in our Somerdale and Camden County office. The tooth-shaped restorations not only conceal imperfections but also resist stains caused by eating and drinking darkly pigments foods and beverages.

The restorations are only added to the fronts of teeth, the area most likely to show wear and tear. If you've been meaning to take care of a chip or crack, but don't want a crown, veneers offer a simpler alternative. They not only cover chips and cracks, but also offer a very effective way to hide any type of minor imperfection, such as small depressions in your tooth enamel.

Do you have a few discolored teeth? Fluorosis, a condition that occurs when you've been exposed to too much fluoride during childhood, can make teeth look mottled or streaked. Veneers cover up fluorosis stains and are also a good choice if a tooth has darkened due to a dental procedure or tetracycline use.

In the past, the color of your smile was limited by the effects of teeth whitening treatment. If your teeth were naturally darker, the treatment might not have dramatically improved your smile. Adding veneers gives you the smile you've always desired and offers long-lasting results.

Veneers are excellent shape shifters

Do you have a snaggle-toothed smile? Even though you may only have one tooth that doesn't look like the others, it only takes one oddly shaped smile to mar your smile. Veneers can completely change the shape of your teeth. Once you add a veneer, a crooked or pointed tooth no longer disrupts your perfect smile. Veneers also eliminate spaces between teeth and lengthen teeth that have become shorter over the years.

Are you ready to revitalize your smile with veneers? Call our Somerdale and Camden County, NJ, dentists at Sullivan & Turner at (856) 784-3440 to schedule an appointment.

Are you debating whether it's worth it to replace your missing tooth? Even if the gap isn't in a visible location, failing to restore your tooth could affect your oral health. Our Somerdale and Voorhess, NJ, dentists, Dr. Joseph Sullivan and Dr. Jeffrey Turner of Sullivan & Turner, serving the Camden County area, share information on possible issues you could face and explain how replacing missing teeth with dental implants can help you avoid these problems.

What happens when I lose a tooth?

The gap in your smile is the most obvious consequence of tooth loss, but it's not the only one. Unseen changes can also affect your appearance and your oral health. Your jawbone, like all the bones in your body, is made of living tissue and needs stimulation to stay strong. Walking or running helps keep the bones in your legs strong, but your jawbone relies on a more subtle type of stimulation. Although you don't feel anything, the roots of your teeth constantly press on the bone and help it maintain its strength. The loss of a tooth eventually causes the bone to shrink.

A receding jawbone affects your mouth in several ways. When your jawbone shrinks, it may not be able to adequately support your teeth, and you may eventually lose even more teeth. Your jawbone supports the muscles in your face. When it begins to recede, the muscles may start to droop, which may prematurely age you.

The absence of your tooth may also cause your remaining teeth to change position. As teeth drift, they often overlap, detracting from your appearance and making it hard to remove cavity-causing plaque. If you've lost several teeth, you may find it difficult to chew foods thoroughly whether you visit Somerdale, Voorhess or Camden County restaurants or dine at home. You may also have trouble speaking clearly.

How can dental implants help?

Dental implants offer the only complete tooth restoration method. Dental implants, small titanium posts, are implanted in your jawbone. Once they fuse to your jawbone, they're topped with dental crowns, artificial teeth that look just like natural teeth. Your implants replace your roots and continue to stimulate your jawbone. Thanks to that stimulation, you won't have to worry about jawbone recession and the unpleasant consequences it causes.

Dental implants help you avoid the problems caused by missing teeth. Call our Somerdale and Voorhess, NJ, dentists, Dr. Sullivan and Dr. Turner of Sullivan & Turner, also serving the Camden County, at (856) 784-3440 to schedule an appointment to learn more about this innovative restoration option.