Dentistry

If you’ve been to the dentist because of ongoing “popping” in your jaw, you may have been diagnosed with TMJ disorder. It sounds scary, but for most people, this condition is a short-term one that goes away with rest and treatment. TMJ, short for temporomandibular joint, is a disorder that ranges from annoying and uncomfortable […]

A person’s smile is often the first thing other people notice about them. This makes it common for people with discolored or imperfect teeth to be self-conscious about meeting people. There are many whitening products out there that claim to solve this problem, but if you’re not careful, some of them can damage your teeth.

There isn’t a pain much more annoying and distracting than the kind that comes with a sensitive tooth. Whether your teeth are chronically sensitive or you have an occasional twang of sharp pain, this discomfort can put a damper on your day. Sensitive teeth make it difficult to perform certain necessary activities, like eating and

Taking care of your oral hygiene goes beyond simple brushing and flossing habits. It’s about avoiding bad habits that affect your teeth, like nicotine, drugs, and certain foods and beverages. Yes, even what you drink can play a part in how healthy your teeth are. Knowing the worst drinks for your teeth can help you

Taking care of your teeth is an important part of your overall health. This includes getting regular dental checkups twice a year and brushing and flossing at home. Sometimes, it’s not possible to take as good care of our teeth as we need to. We might skip a checkup for a little (or long) while.

A trip to the dentist should be part of your regular preventative maintenance healthcare routine. Unfortunately, with so many myths out there about the pain that comes with dental care, people wait until it’s too late for preventative measures to go! What could have been a pain-free experience becomes uncomfortable because of their own choices

Taking care of your oral health means paying attention to preventative care and symptoms you might not notice if you’re not looking for them. This is especially true when it comes to your wisdom teeth since they can grow in without any pain, but still cause many problems as they do. We know a lot

Have you noticed that your teeth aren’t as white as they could be or once were? It happens to many us, and sometimes brushing just isn’t enough to whiten them as much as we want. There are plenty of commercials on television, promoting different whitening teeth kits.  Do teeth whitening kits really work? The answer

Cosmetic dentistry is more related to aesthetic amplification of the teeth rather than a medical procedure as a part of restorative dentistry. In restorative dentistry, a cosmetic dentist works on your tooth/teeth to make sure your mouth is healthy and functioning properly. On the other hand, if you want your teeth to look whiter, brighter,