If you have been diagnosed with TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder) or if you constantly have muscle aches, headaches, and pain in the jaw, your solution may be to just take a pain reliever whenever the pain flares up. However, there are some very good reasons why you should treat the problem instead of just popping pain meds. […]
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Most patients who are seeking possible TMJ treatment solutions have probably come across Botox as a method of decreasing the pain. Whereas Botox can give some pain relief, it is not a good solution long term. In fact it is not a long-term solution at all. Using Botox for TMJ is simply placing a band-aid
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What does it take to change a smile? When considering cosmetic dentistry, this should be dependent on what the patient’s desires are and not what the dentist wants to see. Is it necessary to do 10 porcelain veneers to change a smile, absolutely not. There are many options available to correct smiles. Case
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You may not realize it, but the health of your teeth and the way they are set in your mouth can affect the shape of your jaw, which can affect how your face looks and can make you look older than you really are. This is why your dentist may be able to help if
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Does your jaw hurt, sometimes unbearably? Have you been getting headaches? TMJ may be the reason. Read on for some more information about TMJ and what can be done about it. What is TMJ? The term “TMJ” is often used to describe pain in the jaw joint (the temporomandibular joint). This joint is in use all the
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You might think that the toothbrush you use doesn’t make too much of a difference, as long as you use it! But it turns out that the kind of toothbrush you use can actually make quite a difference when it comes to keeping your teeth healthy! Read on for some reasons why you might want to
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Many patients present with cosmetic dentistry concerns and desiring a more natural and attractive smile. A complex cosmetic dentistry case as she is missing her upper lateral incisors which was treated with custom designed porcelain veneers and laser gum recontouring. In addition her concerns were: Worn teeth Discolored teeth Fillings that keep falling out
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Many patients present in our office for consultations regarding options to correct their overbites without undergoing orthognathic surgery. Some have TMJ Pain and some do not. Most do not want to have major surgery on their faces and do not need too. There are usually several main reasons patients present with this concern: Facial Appearance
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You work hard all year, and you deserve that tax refund check – and you also deserve to have healthy teeth and that smile you’ve always dreamed of. Just in case you need some more convincing, here are some more reasons why you should make an appointment at your favorite dentist’s office as soon as
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If you are over a certain age, you probably remember having a cavity filled with a metal filling – and you may even still have one or two of these in your teeth. Over the years you may have become frustrated at how that ugly metal is interfering with your smile, and you may even
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