How Regular Teeth Cleanings Keep Your Smile Healthy Although the standard time between teeth cleanings has traditionally been six months, the American Dental Association now recommends teeth cleanings at intervals determined by your dentist [1]. Since people have varying oral health needs, some people may need to visit the dentist more often, others less often, […]
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How Does a Dentist Treat TMJ? Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders impact the complex joints that allow your jaw to work on either side of your face. These disorders can cause mild symptoms such as jaw clicking or grinding noises to constant discomfort and inability to open your mouth all the way. It’s estimated that over […]
Don’t Forget to Clean Your Tongue The tongue is a set of muscles that help you chew and speak properly. However, the tongue can also be home to bacteria in your mouth. Your mouth contains over 750 species of bacteria, but not all of them are bad. In fact, most are helpful. But some of […]
Bone Grafts to Support Your Dental Implants If you’re missing one of your natural teeth, a dental implant is an excellent option for restoring it. However, in order to qualify for dental implants, you need to have enough bone in your jaw to support the actual implant, which will attach to a dental crown to complete your […]
Why Do We Grind Our Teeth? Teeth grinding, technically termed bruxism, is when a person clenches their jaw or grinds their teeth together. Millions of people are suspected to suffer from this condition, which can have serious consequences for our dental health. Bruxism can not only cause tooth fractures, gum inflammation, and jaw pain, but […]
