posted: Aug. 13, 2025.

We all want our best and brightest smiles, and today there are many options we can explore at home to make those beautiful smiles a reality. Whether it’s healthy habits, Read more

posted: Aug. 06, 2025.

A smile makeover is usually a combination of one or more cosmetic dental procedures. To achieve your desired result, Drs. Pavlushkin & Reff may perform or suggest a variety of Read more

posted: Jul. 30, 2025.

Toothpaste ads are usually all about the teeth. Cavity-fighting benefits. Whiter smiles. Reducing tooth sensitivity. But lately, we’re also hearing a lot about toothpastes which are formulated to clean, renew, Read more

posted: Jul. 23, 2025.

Your teeth were once naturally white and bright. Wouldn't it be great to keep them that way all of your life? Unfortunately, everyday living can dim our smiles. Food, coffee, Read more

posted: Jul. 16, 2025.

You’ve got periodontal surgery at our Old Bridge office coming up on your calendar and you’re prepared. The freezer is stocked with frozen yogurt, the fridge is filled with pudding Read more

posted: Jul. 09, 2025.

Getting to the Root of the Problem(s) While our roots are well-protected, they’re not indestructible! Several conditions can damage them. But we’re not just about problems—we also have some suggestions to Read more

posted: Jul. 02, 2025.

The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for Drs. Pavlushkin & Reff and our team to ask our patients about their summer! Whether you visited our Read more

posted: Jun. 25, 2025.

One of the concerns we sometimes hear at Alla Pavlushkin DDS is, “My gums just don’t look the same they once did. What is causing this?” Our gums recede for a Read more

posted: Jun. 18, 2025.

Kids are constantly active and constantly growing. No wonder they’re constantly hungry! When it’s time for a snack, here are some tips to make between meal treats timely, tasty, and Read more

posted: Jun. 11, 2025.

Sometimes people feel a tiny bit nervous when they sit in the dental chair. And sometimes it’s more than a tiny bit. If your anxiety over dental procedures is leading Read more

posted: Jun. 04, 2025.

With the warmer and longer days here, we know many of our patients at Alla Pavlushkin DDS will be much more active in the summer. Though most of our patients Read more

posted: May 28, 2025.

Diabetes is a disease that affects the health of the entire body, including, of course, your mouth, gums, and teeth. We are trained to look for issues that might arise Read more

posted: May 21, 2025.

“The purpose of all war is peace.” - Saint Augustine Fire truck sirens, baton twirlers, marching bands covering patriotic tunes, colorful floats, costumes, and millions of red, white, and blue American Read more

posted: May 14, 2025.

Two studies – one conducted in Washington State, and whose findings were published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry in 2004, and another conducted in Madrid, Spain, and whose findings Read more

posted: May 07, 2025.

"Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning We would like to take this moment to thank all the great moms out there for being so great during their Read more

posted: Apr. 30, 2025.

The best way to protect yourself from gum disease is to be proactive: practice good oral hygiene at home and schedule regular checkups and cleanings in your dentist’s office. How do Read more