posted: Jan. 24, 2023.

Straighter teeth is something many people desire. A nice smile is one of the most attractive things about a person. However, wearing a mouth full of braces for two, three, Read more

posted: Jan. 17, 2023.

The average dental implant can last a lifetime if taken care of properly. In fact, studies have shown that the success rate of implants after ten years is about 90%! Read more

posted: Jan. 10, 2023.

When it comes to straightening your smile, our team at Alla Pavlushkin DDS knows that having a mouth full of metal braces may not be your idea of fun. Luckily Read more

posted: Jan. 03, 2023.

Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re Read more

posted: Dec. 27, 2022.

Every January 1st, you have your resolutions ready. No more nail biting. Lose ten pounds. Stop smoking. None of us are happy about those annoying bad habits we’ve picked up Read more

posted: Dec. 20, 2022.

Time to brush! So, you make sure you gently brush the plaque off the outside surfaces of your teeth. You want to present a gleaming smile to the world, after Read more

posted: Dec. 13, 2022.

Dental implants are a surgical procedure done by Drs. Pavlushkin & Reff right here at our Old Bridge office. Screw-like parts made of titanium are inserted into your jaw bone Read more

posted: Dec. 06, 2022.

Today, Drs. Pavlushkin & Reff and our team at Alla Pavlushkin DDS thought we would talk about mouthguards, what they are, where to get them, and when to use them. Q: Read more

posted: Nov. 29, 2022.

Let’s see… Toothbrush? Check. Fluoride toothpaste? Check. Floss? Check. Two minutes of thorough brushing? Check. Careful cleaning around your brackets and wires? Check. Wait… there’s something else… it’s right on the tip of your… Ah! Your tongue! Read more

posted: Nov. 22, 2022.

At Alla Pavlushkin DDS, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! Drs. Pavlushkin & Reff would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Old Read more

posted: Nov. 15, 2022.

Injuries to our teeth and gums can have harmful effects on the bone tissue and structures that support them. In turn, this damage can impact both the appearance and the Read more

posted: Nov. 08, 2022.

From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because: It’s an unappealing film that sticks to your teeth It causes cavities It causes gum disease And really, Read more

posted: Nov. 01, 2022.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us Read more

posted: Oct. 25, 2022.

Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is Read more

posted: Oct. 18, 2022.

Gum (gingival) recession occurs when gums recede from the tops of the teeth enough to expose sensitive roots. People typically experience increased sensitivity to sugary or cold foods when gums Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

At Alla Pavlushkin DDS, we are well-aware of the 25 million Americans who fear having to visit the dentist. Dental phobias are known to range anywhere from feeling mildly nervous Read more