Porcelain veneers transform crooked, misshapen, or chipped teeth. Many individuals seek the smile of their dreams with the help of veneers. Whether for the health of an individual’s mouth or cosmetic reasons, veneers can grant an individual a beautifully strong smile to show off everywhere they go. What are Porcelain Veneers? Veneers made from porcelain […]
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More than seven million Americans receive a sleep apnea diagnosis every year. One might think that they can go to a dentist or a family doctor and receive that diagnosis. Although these doctors are vital in treating disordered breathing, they do not provide the testing or diagnosis. OSA? CSA? What’s That? The medical condition that
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If individuals suspect they are experiencing pain related to the temporomandibular joint in their jaw, they should speak with a doctor specializing in TMJ disorders. A TMJ doctor will effectively diagnose and treat a person’s TMJ symptoms. What is TMJ? Before we address questions a person should ask regarding TMJ, let’s review what TMJ is.
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Whether an individual is preparing for their wedding or simply wanting to improve their smile, teeth whitening can boost confidence. Smiling releases endorphins and serotonin, which increase a person’s happiness. The ability of a smile to affect an individual’s mood directly impacts a person’s confidence. Teeth Whitening Brightening a smile due to dingy or stained
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Porcelain veneers are an excellent way to change your smile, however, they cannot alone change your bite or correct an overbite or the shape of your face or treat TMJ pain. This case illustrates how you can correct an overbite and create a beautiful, healthy smile and younger faces. There are alternatives to surgery, braces,
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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
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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
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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
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