Dr. James Courey's Building Great Smiles Blog

Why Does My Tongue Hurt?
It’s not a canker sore or a new piercing – a tender feeling tongue with a burning sensation and a red color, swollen with a smooth appearance indicates glossitis – inflammation of the tongue. The causes of an inflamed tongue may stem from local factors like contact with irritants – tobacco, alcohol, spices, hot food and liquids. Dental conditions can also contribute to an inflamed tongue, such as chipped or rough tooth surfaces. Viral infections like herpes simplex, canker sores and even allergic reactions – food, toothpaste, mouthwash – can all contribute to glossitis as well! Read more...

Crown lengthening smile options
Some of us will, unfortunately, lose a tooth to injury, decay, or gum disease. When that happens, the chewing forces in your mouth can be significantly altered, causing unwanted spaces and shifting. This makes crown and bridge treatment imperative to avoid changing the structure of your smile and facial balance. Read more...

Can Dr. Courey Help My Sleep Apnea?
The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. It is a disorder in which a person periodically pauses breathing during sleep (usually an average of 10 seconds). This is usually associated with a reduction in blood oxygen saturation, which can lead to drowsy and excessive sleepiness during the day. Obstructive sleep apnea can also endanger your cardiovascular system. Read more...

Get to know Manalapan Prosthodontist Dr. James Courey
Dr. James Courey is an active member of the American College of Prosthodontists, the Academy of Osseointegration, American Dental Association, American Academy of General Dentistry, and Middlesex County Dental Association. He is also a Fellow in the Departments of Periodontology and Implant Surgery at New York University College of Dentistry. Read more...

Anti-Aging in Dentistry
The concept is to reduce the visual signs of a person’s age to make one appear younger, more vibrant and more beautiful. While there are a range of methods and procedures available to the public to accomplish anti-aging, the patient themselves must be willing to make changes to his or her lifestyle in order to sustain the changes provided by his or her physician. Read more...

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