Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ or TMD) The temporomandibular joint attaching the jawbone to the skull is the most used in the human body. It allows the mouth to open and close for eating, speaking, chewing, breathing, and laughing. It can move
Understanding the Five Stages of Tooth Decay
Understanding Tooth Decay: Five Stages Explained Did you know there are five distinct stages of tooth decay? And, that in the first stage of decay, you can actually take steps to reverse the progression of the disease? Indeed, it’s true. In
Your Child’s Teeth
The Perfect Road Map For Your Child's Oral Health On July 3rd, 1806, two years into their journey to chart the unchartered west of America, pioneer explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark reached a challenge of epic proportion – the Rocky
Dental Implants Getting to the Root of Things
With regular dental care and some luck, you may never be a candidate for a dental implant Knowing about them ahead of time will help inform your decision should the need ever arise. So, what are implants, how do they work,
Sleep Apnea Treatment Snore Guards?
Do you experience headaches upon waking and have trouble shaking that sleepy feeling during the day? Maybe you doze off during meetings or while watching TV? You may suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, a potentially dangerous condition that diminishes restful slumber
How to Prevent Child Tooth Decay
Preventing Tooth Decay in Children There’s more to preventing tooth decay than just hiding the candy bowl. And it’s important to remember that even though baby teeth will fall out someday, protecting them is very important! Best Practices for Dental Health Below is a
Teeth Grinding Clenching Bruxism
Understanding Teeth Grinding While occasional teeth grinding does not usually cause harm, when it happens frequently, teeth can be damaged and other complications can arise. Role Of Stress in Teeth Grinding STRESS is a huge factor when it comes to bruxing. In fact,
Protecting Yourself Against Oral Cancer
If there were a quick and painless way to identify pre-cancerous cells in the mouth of someone you loved, would you want them to try it? What if that person were you? The truth is, as uncomfortable as it may
Handling Your Child’s Dental Emergency
Oh, No! A Dental Emergency While Away from Home.. Now What? There are many things that can go wrong when your family is on vacation. You can have a hungry bear rummage through your campsite at night. A thief could steal
Dont Like Flossing Try One Of These Methods and Get Those Gums in Shape
Don’t Like Flossing? Try One Of These Methods and Get Those Gums in Order! When it comes to dental floss, what’s the best kind? If you ask a dentist, they’ll tell you the best dental floss is the floss you’ll actually