Do you experience a sharp, sudden, shooting tooth pain when you eat hot, cold and/or sweet foods, or while breathing in cold air? If the answer is “yes,” you may have sensitive teeth. It’s a common dental complaint for millions of Americans, and impacts 1 out of 5 adults. The
Read more →Sparkly white teeth, a bright smile and minty-fresh breath are all benefits of your semi-annual visit to the dental office. While aesthetics is a great reason to keep your appointment, studies suggest regular cleanings can also ward off a host of diseases. Here are some extra incentives to
Read more →Many people turn to dentures as a solution for missing teeth. But that could mean giving up your favorite foods, like corn on the cob or crunchy apples. Conventional dentures can also cause sore gums and are sometimes hard to keep in place, especially on the lower
Read more →An estimated 35,000 Americans will develop oral cancer each year and half of those diagnosed will die from the disease within five years, according to the American Dental Association. It’s a frightening figure, but the chances for survival improve dramatically with early detection, and we are the
Read more →We are often asked how to get your child ready for their first dental visit. It’s a great question. If you think about it, from a very small childs perspective being at the dentist can be very strange. No one has paid much attention to their mouth
Read more →Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD or TMJ or TMD) or TMJ syndrome, is an umbrella term covering acute or chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint, which connects the mandible to the skull. The disorder and resultant dysfunction can result in significant pain and impairment. Because the disorder transcends
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