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Dr. Stanley H. Rauchwerger, D.D.S.

Dentist

Dr. Stanley Rauchwerger is a Dentist practicing in Trenton, NJ. Dr. Rauchwerger specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.
Dr. Stanley H. Rauchwerger, D.D.S.
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Accepting new patients

Are there any home remedies to treat canker sores?

The only product that I found that works approximately 100% of the time is Debacterol. It stings, but after 10 seconds, the pain is gone! Unfortunately, you can only get it at READ MORE
The only product that I found that works approximately 100% of the time is Debacterol. It stings, but after 10 seconds, the pain is gone! Unfortunately, you can only get it at a dentist's office.

Stan Rauchwerger, D.D.S.

Is water-flossing as effective as regular flossing?

I don't think so. It's a good adjunct. To remove oatmeal from a pan, you really just can't rinse. You have to scrub the oatmeal off. I think the analogy to plaque is similar. READ MORE
I don't think so. It's a good adjunct. To remove oatmeal from a pan, you really just can't rinse. You have to scrub the oatmeal off. I think the analogy to plaque is similar. You may want to go the American Dental Association web site to see if there have been any trusted studies.

What can I eat or avoid eating to reduce plaque?

Try chewing sugarless gum after eating and when you cannot brush (e.g. lunch).

What if only one tooth is crooked?

If the crooked tooth bothers you, then braces will help. Invisible braces such as Invisalign or Clear Correct may be a easy way to correct your problem. The other teeth will READ MORE
If the crooked tooth bothers you, then braces will help. Invisible braces such as Invisalign or Clear Correct may be a easy way to correct your problem. The other teeth will not be harmed.