A common cosmetic dentistry procedure that may significantly enhance the appearance of your teeth is porcelain veneers. These veneers offer an entirely different and natural-looking grin by covering the surface of one’s teeth with tiny porcelain layers. The three main advantages of receiving porcelain veneers are covered in this blog post. We’ll also go through […]
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Open Bite Due to Tongue Thrust, causing TMJ Pain and speech issues Myofunctional therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on correcting orofacial muscle dysfunction, which includes the muscles of the tongue, lips, cheeks, and jaw. The goal of myofunctional therapy is to improve the function and coordination of these muscles to address a […]
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Do you have jaw problems? Do you have sleep problems? You should know that the two might be related – and you should also know that your dentist may be able to help! What Is TMJ? “TMJ” is a catch-all term that describes disorders of the jaw joint. Besides jaw pain (which can happen all the […]
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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. Facial Pain on Masseter muscles: Very common with TMJ patients. Using Botox for TMJ is […]
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What is TMJ? If you look up TMJ on Google, a huge range of definitions will pop up, not just one. This is rightly so as TMJ is a broadly used term to describe symptoms from migraines, headaches, facial pain, jaw pain, and even clicking and popping. It has also been called TMD, and TMJD. […]
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Getting oral cancer is probably the last thing you’re worried about, but it can happen. The good news is that it is very treatable if it is caught early. In honor of April being Oral Cancer Awareness Month, here are some things you should know about oral cancer! What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer […]
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There are times in life when the stressful events just keep coming. You have probably noticed that stress can affect everything, including your physical and mental health. Unfortunately, it can affect your oral health as well, and even cosmetic dentistry work that you have had done. Are You Feeling Stressed? You have probably also noticed that it […]
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In addition to not looking attractive, causing damage to the existing teeth, and often causing facial asymmetry, underbites are most often damaging to the gums and teeth causing wear and often TMJ pain. This is a case where our patient was offered only the options of surgery to correct her underbite. She was not happy […]
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We all want whiter teeth – but we don’t want white spots! Have you noticed those oddly bright, bleached white spots on your teeth? You may not like what they are doing to your smile – but are they a sign you should see your dentist? What Causes These Spots? The short answer is “yes” – if […]
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Before: Weak chin, overbite, TMJ pain After: non-surgical overbite correction, note the improved facial proportions. Additionally, no TMJ pain Not only can an overbite cause TMJ pain and damage your teeth, it often also contributes to: Facial Asymmetry Weak Chins Worn Teeth Airway/sleep apnea Temporomandibular Disorders (TMJ) Before: profile showing re-truded chin and short […]
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