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My wife, Donna, and I have two daughters, Lisa, who is now a dentist in our practice, and Arielle, who attends Rutgers to study environmental studies. Bella, an Australian Shepherd, is our wonderful family dog. In my leisure time, I enjoy playing the guitar, singing, and writing songs. If you have the opportunity, you should ask me to show off my avid juggling talent!

As a native of Union, New Jersey, it is a joy for me to help serve the members of the community that I have called home for so long. Aside from providing the members of my community with exceptional dental care, I also stay active in the community as the Co-Chair of the Brotherhood at Temple Sinai.

1) Favorite color: Red

2) Lucky number: 3

3) Favorite cartoon character: Bugs Bunny

4) Favorite movie: Casablanca

5) Favorite singer: Van Morrison

6) Favorite food: Spaghetti

7) One thing you won't leave the house without: My cell phone

8) If I could go back in time I would want to go to...: the 1960s

9) Kindle or paperback books? Paperback

10) What is your favorite season? Fall

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When I’m not in the office, my free time is spent reading, painting, and drawing. I love being with friends and family outdoors and enjoy hiking the many New Jersey trails. In an effort to help those who are voiceless in our society, especially animals and children, I love to spend time volunteering in shelters and helping those in need.

1) Favorite color Yellow

2) Lucky number: 4

4) Unique pet I would like to have: tiger

5) If I was anything besides a dentist I would have been a painter

6) Favorite food I love any fusion foods!

7) One thing you won't leave the house without Chapstick!

8) If I could go back in time I would want to go to... back in time I would go back to see dinosaurs

10) What is your favorite season? Autumn!

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Perhaps you don't even know you grind your teeth. Maybe a spouse or loved one woke you up in the middle of the night and made you aware of what was happening.

For many people, teeth grinding is a habit and a mechanical reflex; when they’re awakened and informed they were grinding their teeth, they have no recollection of it at all. According to the American Dental Association, this is the nightly situation for roughly ten percent of Americans. From young children to the elderly, teeth grinding, known in the dental community as bruxism, is a serious concern.

Many people who grind their teeth in their sleep have no idea they're doing it. In fact, when they wake up in the morning they feel no jaw pain and their teeth are fine: if it hadn’t been for someone telling them about it, the teeth grinding would have gone unnoticed.

There are other people, however, who wake up with jaw pain, shoulder and neck pain, and headaches. Teeth grinding can cause a host of dental complications. From cracked teeth and receding gums to a misaligned jaw, teeth grinding is not something to take lightly.

Preventive measures are the key to combating bruxism, and our office can set you on the path to a healthy and safe night sleep.

The Reasons for Teeth Grinding
There are many reasons for teeth grinding. For some people, it’s a habit they acquired when they were a child and never grew out of. On the other hand, some research claims that the condition is related to stress, anxiety, or some other type of psychiatric issue.

Still other studies point to everything from poor muscle control or over-eating before bed to gastro-esophageal issues. However, the root cause of the teeth grinding is less important than identifying preventive measures against it.

Common solutions to teeth grinding include:
• Wearing a protective nightguard
• Stress management techniques
• Medications and muscle relaxers

When you make an appointment at our office, we will assess your situation and determine what the best course of action is. Teeth grinding is a dental concern that can cause serious health issues down the road, so be sure to take preventive measures today.

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