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The Causes of Chronic Jaw Pain Might Be Similar To Fibromyalgia
posted: May 13, 2022.
Chronic joint pain (temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD) in and of itself can make life miserable. But TMD may not be the only debilitating condition you're contending with—it's quite common Read more -
4 Things You Can Do to Keep Anxiety From Robbing You of Needed Dental Care
posted: May 03, 2022.
For most people, dental visits are as routine as a trip to the supermarket, but this is not the case for everyone. Some can become so overwhelmed, anxious, or nervous Read more -
Your Decayed Tooth Might Need a Different Kind of Root Canal Treatment
posted: Apr. 23, 2022.
Advanced decay doesn't necessarily mean it's curtains for an infected tooth. Millions of teeth in that condition have been saved by a tried and true procedure called root canal therapy.Although Read more -
You May Need Your Gums Checked More Frequently After Gum Disease
posted: Apr. 13, 2022.
After a dental examination revealed you had periodontal (gum) disease, you began undergoing treatment. Now after several cleaning sessions, the infection has subsided and your gums have returned to a Read more -
3 Things You Can Do to Up Your Personal Dental Care Game
posted: Apr. 03, 2022.
Although your dentist plays an important supporting role, you are actually the starring actor in your dental care. What you do daily at home makes the greatest impact on the Read more -
Cleft Repair can Restore a Smile, Change a Life
posted: Mar. 24, 2022.
Oral and facial clefts are among the most common and heartbreaking of birth defects. Clefts make feeding or even breathing difficult and can affect speech development.But there's one other profound Read more -
Don't Fear the Root Canal - it Could Save Your Tooth
posted: Mar. 14, 2022.
Many people consider a root canal treatment to be potentially an unpleasant experience. You might even feel a few butterflies fluttering in your stomach if we were to recommend one Read more -
Energy Drinks Could Pose a Threat to Your Teeth
posted: Mar. 04, 2022.
In the last few years, energy drinks have begun to offer strong competition to traditional "pick-me-up" drinks like tea or coffee. But while the proponents of energy drinks say they're Read more -
Improve Your Dental Health by Mastering Your Brushing Skills
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.
You're not just a patient to your dentist—you're also a partner for achieving your best oral health possible. And it takes what both of you do to achieve it.No doubt Read more -
How to Find Just the Right Toothbrush for You
posted: Feb. 12, 2022.
If you think there's not much difference between toothbrushes, a quick look on a retail oral care aisle might change your mind. About the only thing toothbrushes really have in Read more -
Why Stopping Gum Disease Should be a Top Dental Care Priority
posted: Feb. 02, 2022.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly half of U.S. adults over 30 are afflicted with some form of periodontal (gum) disease—and one in five could be Read more -
Take Extra Dental Care Precautions While Undergoing Orthodontic Therapy
posted: Jan. 23, 2022.
A “perfect storm” of dental disease could be brewing for your teenager undergoing orthodontic treatment. As braces or other appliances complicate hygiene efforts, newly erupted permanent teeth and changing hormone Read more -
Thumb Sucking One of Many Factors to Consider When Treating a Poor Bite
posted: Jan. 13, 2022.
It’s true — thumb sucking beyond age 4 can cause bite problems for permanent teeth. But prolonged thumb sucking is just one of a number of possible contributing factors for Read more -
The First Step To Beating Gum Disease Is Understanding How It Starts
posted: Jan. 03, 2022.
If you're over thirty, you have a fifty-fifty chance of contracting gum disease and your odds worsen as you get older. But your fate isn't sealed, especially if you know Read more -
How we Treat your Jaw Pain Depends on the Cause
posted: Dec. 24, 2021.
Chronic jaw pain can make eating, speaking or even smiling difficult. What's more, finding the right treatment approach can be just as difficult.This is because TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder: named for Read more -
3 Factors to Consider When Buying a Toothbrush
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
If there’s one essential tool for dental health, it’s the toothbrush. But though simple in basic design, manufacturers have nonetheless created a dizzying array of choices that often muddy the Read more