When you hear the word “orthodontics” are you transported back to middle or high school? Orthodontic work isn’t strictly a teenage phenomenon (although many tooth and jaw problems are corrected in young adulthood.) Orthodontic care can happen at any age. Perhaps the stress of an unbalanced bite is causing neck, jaw and head pain. Tooth loss can cause shifts in alignment. Sometimes you just reach a point in maturity, where you want to be fully pleased with the look of your smile. There are , to help you obtain that healthy, pain-free and beautiful smile. (more…)
Teeth Sensitivity: FAQ
It’s not bad to be sensitive, if you are person. But it’s not so great to be sensitive if you are a tooth! Sensitive teeth make it hard to enjoy hot and cold foods, and can send a shiver up your spine, or an aching twinge to your head at the most inconvenient moments. Sometimes, tooth sensitivity is due to thinned enamel allowing hot and cold sensations to be transmitted to sensitive inner tooth structures. In other cases, unconscious habits such as bruxism can damage tooth surfaces and increase sensitivity. (more…)
Same Day Appointments Are Great For…
Sometimes you need a same day appointment. If you’re someone who prides yourself on being able to take care of yourself, on doing things ahead of time, etc., then the concept of suddenly needing to call us up and have us add you to our schedule might make you a bit uncomfortable. We would like to remind you that we offer this service for a reason (for many reasons, in fact). Learn more, so when something comes up and you need to see us, you feel good about it!
Toothaches: Tell Us How It Feels
So, you have a toothache! This is a common problem and a very common reason for patients to schedule care with us. One of the things that will help us understand what’s happening with your tooth is your description of the pain. So, do you think you’re ready to talk about it? Or, are you having trouble saying anything other than that your tooth really hurts? Let’s give you a quick head start on some of those terms that may prove quite helpful to you.
Fix Teeth After Bruxism Damage With Your Temecula Dentist
Wondering what to do about your smile now that bruxism disorder has already caused some damage? While choosing bruxism treatment to prevent any additional injury from occurring is certainly to your benefit, there’s still the destruction that’s been left behind. Perhaps your teeth are chipped. Maybe they’re cracked. Whatever the case, while it’s easy to focus on the problem, your Temecula dentist suggests you focus on the solution (solutions, actually) instead!
Swollen Gums: Common And Less Common Reasons
There you have it: You’re looking in the mirror and you aren’t seeing healthy gums lying flush against your dental tissue and giving off a very pretty, gentle pink color. Nope. You’re seeing gums that look inflamed and angry! But why, you wonder to yourself? Well, there are a lot of possibilities when it comes to swelling, some obvious and others not so obvious. Run through some reasons with your Corona dentist for an intro into what might be happening.
Wow, Is This TMJ Disorder?
You know that the list of symptoms that are associated with TMJ disorder is a long list. You may know some of the more obvious, frequently experienced symptoms like funny snapping or popping sounds when you move your jaw joints. However, unless you’ve looked at a comprehensive rundown of all of the possible symptoms, there may be some that catch you off guard or that you don’t even realize are connected with your TMD. Consider some interesting new details from your Corona dentist, so you have a greater grasp of the stuff that can happen when your jaw joints need a little help.
3 Things Oral Surgery Is For Your Smile
When you hear that you require oral surgery, all you might be able to think about is the fact that you need something more intensive than your run of the mill restorative procedure like a filling. What you might easily end up completely ignoring is the fact that this type of care can provide you with extraordinary benefits. What will surgery mean for your smile you wonder? Take a walk on the optimistic side by considering a few things surgery might mean for you!
Cosmetic Dentistry: Your “Best” Checklist
When you’re pretty sure that cosmetic dentistry is for you, the next step is figuring out additional details. What are you going to have done to illuminate your smile? What’s the best time to make this happen? These types of questions are easy to pose but are not always so easy for you to answer, especially if you’ve never explored cosmetic changes for your smile before. Take time to make your way through frequent concerns about “bests” within cosmetic treatments and you’ll be in good shape.
Things To Remember About Sleep Apnea Treatment
Don’t forget that when you are a patient who finds out you need sleep apnea treatment, there are some important things to remember. Of course, the most important is remembering to use your treatment as we suggest. Then, of course, there are those details that help you stay the course and keep your confidence high!
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