Your teeth are supported by bone in your jaw called alveolar bone. This supporting bone plays an integral role in keeping your teeth anchored in place. However, in order for alveolar bone to remain healthy and strong, it needs to be stimulated by your tooth’s roots. When you lose a...
Temporomandibular joint disorders, often referred to simply as TMJ, can cause a range of problems with the jaw, face, and even the ears. The temporomandibular joints exist on either side of the head close to the ears and help facilitate jaw movement. It is because of the temporomandibular joint that...
Missing natural teeth affect more than just your self-confidence. Whether you’re missing a natural tooth in the back of your mouth that’s noticeable or you’ve lost a front tooth, it’s important to know that there are potential health impacts of missing teeth. So how can a single missing tooth—or...
Ideally, we’d have teeth that fit together perfectly and don’t cause problems with crowding, jaw pain, our appearance, or chewing. However, this usually isn’t the case. Over 50% of people have an improper bite, also called malocclusion, that develops in childhood and can cause problems if not corrected . One...
The relationship between teeth grinding and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders is complex to say the least. Your temporomandibular joints are sophisticated joints, and they experience frequent use due to chewing, speaking, and yawning. Millions of people suffer from TMJ disorders, which can have numerous potential causes, including an improper bite...
Temporomandibular (TMJ) disorders can be painful and impact your quality of life. Whether it’s sore facial muscles, popping and clicking noises, or painful chewing, TMJ is not normal and should always be addressed by your experienced oral care professional. Since TMJ has multiple contributing factors, it’s important to work with...
Getting dentures to replace missing teeth is an exciting time—you’ll finally have a smile you can be proud of. Dentures can either replace one or several missing teeth or all of your natural teeth and help you smile, chew, and speak with ease. Whether you are going to starting wearing...
Jaw clenching is related to teeth grinding and can be classified under bruxism, the technical term for teeth grinding . Jaw clenching is usually involuntary, meaning we don’t mean to clench our teeth; rather, it happens as the result of physical or emotional stress. Both teeth grinding and jaw clenching...
Teeth whitening is a simple in-office cosmetic procedure in which your dentist will whiten your teeth in just one day. One of the best things about professional teeth whitening is that you can control the results and get the exact shade of white that you want for your smile. There...
You want your experience at your dental appointment to be the best it can be—and your dental team wants that for you as well. Your dental treatment should not be painful, and you should be as comfortable as possible while receiving the care you need. But how can you make...