TMJ Disorder Quiz: Do I Have TMD?

You might feel like you’ve definitely heard about TMJ disorder (TMD) and you figure it has something to do with your jaw joints. However, beyond that particular detail, you may also notice that you aren’t really sure about much else. As a result, when someone asks you if you are suffering from TMD, you aren’t certain how to answer. Avoid this problem and instead, learn some new information about this functional issue associated with your jaw health. It can guide you toward jaw joints that remain safe and in good condition for years to come!

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Dental Sealants: Don’t Miss This Suggestion!

There are many good suggestions out there when it comes to caring for your own smile and when it comes to protecting your children’s smiles. However, when it comes down to sorting through those recommendations and getting serious about choosing the best of the best, you will not want to miss out on protecting your child’s teeth with dental sealants. If you’re not already sure why we suggest this, the time to find out more is right now!

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3 Water Resolutions to Help Your Teeth

Whether you make lots of New Year’s resolutions, or just a couple, it’s nice to say you kept them for a least a few days, or a month, or maybe the whole year. And it’s doubly nice if the resolutions have a payoff like better reports at dental exams and cleanings. We have some fairly simple and easy to maintain water resolutions, that will help keep your teeth cavity free. Rest assured, however, that if we do see signs of trouble, we can place a dental filling or otherwise address the issue. (more…)

Tooth Protection: Inside and Out

You can approach tooth protection from two directions: inside and outside. A healthy diet allows strong tooth formation (inside) and good dental care practices help keep tooth surfaces clean, strong and protected (outside.) While no dental program can guarantee a lifetime free of tooth decay or dental issues, smart snacking (inside) and twice-yearly preventive exams and cleanings (outside) are some of the steps you can take to protect your smile in all directions. Ask your dentist for more inside and outside habits for tip-top dental health. (more…)

Broken Teeth: They Don’t Have To Happen

Yes, of course, there are those unfortunate moments in life that we simply cannot escape. Something takes you by surprise and you end up with a broken tooth! Then, there are those completely avoidable mishaps that damage your teeth. You look back and think, “Ah, if I’d only known, I would have been more careful!” To assist you in having the foresight to be able to prevent such accidents, we offer up some explanations that will help you protect your smile in the future.

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When Lips Are More Than Chapped

It’s one thing to have chapped lips. It’s quite another to deal with lips that are cracking, peeling, and even bleeding. They may feel inflamed and uncomfortable. You may find that even when you do what you think you should be doing to protect this part of your oral health, nothing seems to work. What are you supposed to do when even your valiant efforts do not pay off? We have some answers that can steer you toward the lip comfort that you’re missing.

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Prosthetic Dentistry: 3 Basics You Should Know

Don’t let yourself become sidetracked by the term prosthetic dentistry. It might sound like a specialized area of care that causes you to feel a little bit intimidated. However, what it is simply includes options for replacing your teeth when you have lost them. No longer have a tooth or multiple teeth? You may access prosthetics, so you can have a full smile once more and enjoy a much better quality of life. Let’s talk about what you really should know.

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