Do you know what your temporomandibular joints are and what they do? These vital joints act as hinges connecting your lower jaw to the rest of your head. When these joints become stressed, injured or misaligned, we call this a TMJ disorder (or TMD). The leading cause of TMD is stress, which causes bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching), arthritis in... read more »
Toothaches aren't fun under any circumstance and they can be serious. Whether you find yourself facing a toothache because of a cracked tooth, broken filling or an infection, you should never ignore it because the pain is telling you something is wrong and shouldn't be ignored. Toothaches don't heal on their own. If you have a tooth infection, ignoring it... read more »
Did you know that gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss? In fact, three out of four adults in our country experience gingivitis and can be caused by poor oral hygiene, an unhealthy diet, aging or taking particular medications. Gum disease is the umbrella term for gingivitis and periodontitis. Depending on the stage of gum disease, you... read more »
When it comes to your oral health, your teeth and gums rule. You'll want to keep them healthy by brushing and flossing daily and seeing your dentist regularly to protect your tooth enamel. Anything that weakens tooth enamel means that oral bacteria and dental plaque can create holes in the enamel, allowing tooth decay and cavities to develop. Those cavities... read more »
Your Tax Refund Can Help! Have you considered using it to invest in your smile instead of another vacation, new wardrobe, or replacing appliances? Using these extra funds to finally get the smile you want this year may be one of the wisest choices of all! Especially if you're tired of living with damaged, failing, or missing teeth for far... read more »
Learn Why People Are Afraid of the Dentist And What We Can Do About It! Many people don't enjoy going to the dentist, mostly because they fear pain and worry they will experience some during their treatment. That's a shame because a healthy smile doesn't just benefit your appearance, chewing, and speaking ability, but boosts your overall health as well.... read more »
