Do you have questions about TMJ disorder treatment? Have you been worrying about your jaw health because of discomfort or associated symptoms like headaches? If so, it’s important to remember that the sooner you visit us, the better. By diagnosing an issue with your TMJs and providing your joints with relief, we can help steer… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Quiz: Protecting Your Smile
If you practice excellent preventive care, then you are on a wonderful path that promotes optimal oral health. However, we find that patients are often surprised when they experience any type of damage, from tooth decay to a minor chip. The good news is that for the most part, your efforts with home hygiene and… Read more »
Preventive Care Visits: What To Expect
Has it been a while since you’ve visited a dentist for professional care? Perhaps you have been receiving care for quite some time but you have never stopped to consider what we offer during a preventive care visit. Regardless of your current oral health (or the last time you received a checkup and cleaning), we… Read more »
TMJ Disorder Symptoms
Dealing with the symptoms of TMJ disorder (TMD) can result in extraordinary frustration. This is particularly true when you are dealing with the discomfort but are not sure why it’s occurring. The problem begins with your jaw joints – or your temporomandibular joints (TMJs) – which provide motion to your lower jaw. The joints are located… Read more »
Children’s Dental Quiz: Positive Perspective
As an adult, your daily dental hygiene has likely become routine after years and years of brushing, flossing, visiting us for preventive care, (and repeat). However, when it comes to ensuring your little one feels positive about dental care, you may not feel so certain about your daily efforts. Rather than worry about your influence… Read more »
Safeguard Your Smile: Mouthguards
Have you given much thought to what might go wrong if you participate in sports? Perhaps you are already well aware what might happen because your child received a hard blow to his or her smile with an elbow or a softball. Whether you, your significant other, or your little ones are involved in athletics… Read more »
What To Expect From Dental Sealants
Has the idea of saying, “yes” to dental sealants for your child crossed your mind? Has this fleeting thought left just as quickly as it arrived because you’re not quite sure what to make of sealants or what you can expect from them over the course of several years? Fortunately, we can say with confidence that… Read more »
How Do I Stop Grinding My Teeth?
If you grind your teeth you are not alone. In fact, you are one of over ten million people in the United Sates who experience bruxism, or the chronic grinding/clenching of the teeth and jaw. Are you wondering, “How do I stop grinding my teeth?” Fortunately, there are treatment options available to help patients who… Read more »
Do You Have Trouble Sleeping?
Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you often feel exhausted during the day? Over ten million people in the United States suffer from a disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. There are a wide range of symptoms and health complications related to OSA. Fortunately, treatment is possible.
Tips For Even Better Preventive Care
Even if you have a general understanding of what it takes to keep your smile clean and healthy, you may be missing out on some important details that can enhance your daily and long-term habits. For instance, are you sure about whether you’re brushing your best? Are you making the most of your preventive care… Read more »
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