Do you have pain or tenderness in your jaw? Is it difficult or painful to chew? Does your jaw lock, making it difficult to open or close your mouth? Do you have consistent pain around your ears? If you deal with any of these symptoms regularly, you may need to be seen for TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder. This is... read more »
Missing teeth can be embarrassing and affect your self esteem. Fortunately, there are several options you could consider using to address a missing tooth, and each dental restoration offers a number of benefits you should know about. Here is some basic information about dental implants. Like most restorations, dental implants are designed to look and function like your natural teeth... read more »
Have you established safe daily habits for your denture care? The quicker you lay out a detailed plan and stick to it, the better off your oral health will be. Make notes if you hate to, or set alarms to remind you to do your denture care. Most importantly, stay in a routine, and never skip them. Here are a... read more »
A healthy smile is a happy smile. The prouder you are of your smile, the more likely you are to practice safe and effective oral health care habits to maintain it. As long as your smile continues to shine bright, the greater the likelihood is that you a doing an excellent job caring for it. However, sometimes due to teeth... read more »
Your partial replaces the form and function of several lost teeth in one specific area of your mouth. It represents a serious investment in restoring your ability to chew food and speak clearly. As such it needs to be included in your daily oral hygiene routine. Keeping the unit clean and properly maintained gives it the potential to last for... read more »