If your dentist has recommended a “scaling and planing,” you may be thinking it sounds like some sort of a new dental torture. However, this procedure is very common and sometimes very necessary to ensure the health of your teeth! Whether you are considering a cosmetic dentistry procedure or you are just concerned about your …
It is not commonly recognized that an overbite or even misaligned bite not only can cause worn teeth, but also TMJ pain. TMJ symptoms can range from headaches, jaw pain, joint noise, and even ringing of the ears and snoring. Briefly, this can occur as the muscles are strained and the jaw joints can be …
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Summer is finally upon us, and it is time to enjoy some summer treats! However, it is hard to enjoy your favorite ice cream if every time you take a bite pain shoots through your teeth. Why do teeth get sensitive? And should you be worried about it? Is this something your dentist can help …
Whitening or bleaching of your teeth is an exciting and conservative way to brighten your smile! There are several ways that this can be accomplished and we have found that the most effective way is with properly fabricated professional whitening trays. In office bleaching can work, however, really does not allow for continued whitening after …
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There are many reasons why teeth hurt. Tooth pain can result from a cavity, stress, underlying jaw conditions, or a sinus infection. Moreover, 22 percentof adults experience jaw or teeth pain within the past six months. We’ve all eaten ice cream or taken a bite out of a popsicle and felt pain from the cold …
TMD, or temporomandibular joint dysfunction, is also referred to as Myofascial Pain Dysfunction (MPD) and affects about 75 million individuals at any one time. TMJ/TMD can be the result of multiple causes. Common causes for temporomandibular joint dysfunction include grinding or clenching of teeth, misaligned teeth, stress, bad posture, and even chewing gum. What Is …
Everyone will experience getting a popcorn kernel stuck in their gums at least once in their lifetime. Still, other everyday dental issues one might not be aware of could be a sign of an underlying condition. For those with dental anxiety, or dentophobia, going to the dentist for chronic tooth, gum, or jaw pain is …
After a dental surgery procedure, one might experience feelings of being overwhelmed with sticking to their treatment plan, especially regarding what foods to eat after dental surgery. Although we all love our crunchy foods, sticking to a diet consisting of soft foods is the best option after dental work, such as teeth removal, implants, veneers, …
