Dental veneers are thin layers of material made to look like your natural teeth. Veneers cover your normal teeth and provide an aesthetic improvement for a variety of cosmetic concerns.
Typically made of porcelain ceramic, but sometimes composite resin, dental veneers are strong, stain-resistant, and are permanently bonded to your teeth. You...
If you suffer from pain in your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), you may feel discomfort when
chewing, speaking, and yawning. For some people, the pain of living with a TMJ disorder can
happen even when the jaw is still.
While seeing your dentist will give you your best options to properly treat TMJ...
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect millions of people around the world. Whether you have suffered from TMJ for a few months or for years, it’s important to know that there are treatment options out there that can help alleviate your symptoms and improve your quality of life.
So what are...
A tooth infection, also referred to as a dental abscess, can be mild or severe. While some people will have resulting pain, others won’t have symptoms of an infected tooth. People can get tooth infections for a variety of reasons, from deep decay to trauma to a chip or...
A migraine is defined as a headache that happens often and can be intensely painful. People
who experience migraines describe it as a throbbing pain and may be sensitive to light, sound,
and smell while experiencing an episode.
Dysfunction of your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a noted cause of headaches such as
migraines...
Dental fluorosis is a condition in which the appearance of the tooth enamel is marked by faint white spots or streaks in the teeth. Dental fluorosis may be mild and hardly noticeable, or it may be severe and affect the appearance of your smile.
How does dental fluorosis happen and...
You’ve heard of misaligned teeth, but did you know you could have a misaligned bite? A misaligned bite is when the top and bottom rows of teeth don’t quite fit together when the mouth is closed. Open bites, overbites, underbites, and crossbites are all types of malocclusions, another term for an improper...
As we age, it’s common for many aspects of our appearance to change, and our teeth are no exception. One question many people have is whether teeth naturally become discolored with age.
The answer is multifaceted, involving a mix of biological changes, dietary habits, lifestyle choices, and overall oral care....
Laser dentistry is revolutionizing the way people think about receiving dental work. Many patients with dental anxiety have experienced pain or injury from past procedures. Fortunately, laser dentistry is ideal for patients who are afraid of getting treatment that involves a drill. Laser dentistry uses an accurate, intense light...
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, often simply referred to as TMJ or TMD, are a set of disorders in which the joints that allow your jaw to move don’t work properly. People with TMJ can still open and close their mouths, but not without some discomfort. For others, the mouth will only open...