posted: Jul. 24, 2024.

Gum disease starts quietly and invisibly, but can lead to very serious and noticeable consequences if left untreated. Excess plaque and bacteria around the gum line cause irritation. This irritation Read more

posted: Jul. 17, 2024.

You and your periodontist are essential partners in making sure you have the best dental care. You do your part by eating a tooth-healthy diet, brushing and flossing as recommended, Read more

posted: Jul. 10, 2024.

If you’re scheduled for periodontal surgery at our Old Bridge office in the near future, you probably have a lot of very important questions: Will it help? Your periodontist has the Read more

posted: Jul. 03, 2024.

The Fourth of July is a great time to get together with friends and family members for BBQ, games, fireworks, and other celebrations in honor of our country’s independence. While Read more

posted: Jun. 26, 2024.

You have done a lot of work to get the perfect smile. You wore your Invisalign aligner trays and cared for your teeth, and now your treatment is done. You Read more

posted: Jun. 19, 2024.

If you notice every imperfection in your smile and you are aiming for a more ideal-looking smile, veneers might be for you. Veneers are common tools in cosmetic dentistry for Read more

posted: Jun. 12, 2024.

At Alla Pavlushkin DDS, we see a lot of patients who are concerned about their bad breath, also known as halitosis. So today we thought we would educate our patients Read more

posted: Jun. 05, 2024.

The community health awareness group Oral Health America has reported that 82 percent of adults are unaware of the role that infectious bacteria can play in tooth decay or cavities, Read more

posted: May 29, 2024.

Sometimes food that’s good for your body isn’t necessarily the best for your teeth. Drs. Pavlushkin & Reff and our team want you to know which healthy foods can harm Read more

posted: May 22, 2024.

Memorial Day didn't become an official holiday until 1971, but Americans started gathering annually in the spring to remember those who lost their lives in war during the 1860s, right Read more

posted: May 15, 2024.

Toothpastes come in many forms and boast different flavors, benefits, and endorsements. All are designed to remove surface bacteria and prevent the buildup of plaque that can cause tooth decay. Read more

posted: May 08, 2024.

If you have periodontal surgery scheduled at our Old Bridge office, you have many options for your choice of anesthesia. After all, Drs. Pavlushkin & Reff and our team are Read more

posted: May 01, 2024.

Just like that, it’s almost summertime. As the spring season ends, perhaps these lighter, brighter days are inspiring you to do a bit of last-minute spring cleaning. Or perhaps they’re Read more

posted: Apr. 24, 2024.

Drs. Pavlushkin & Reff and our team know it is natural for you to feel some concern when you need to wear any type of dental device to correct a Read more

posted: Apr. 17, 2024.

The idea for Earth Day was the brainchild of Gaylord Nelson, a senator from Wisconsin. He envisioned an Earth Day that would be a kind of environmental teach-in. The first Read more

posted: Apr. 10, 2024.

It's a habit many people have and not only can it be annoying to the people around you, it can be detrimental to your dental health. Chewing ice is so Read more