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Many people suffer from temporomandibular joint disease, or TMJ, and have no clue. If you have trouble with chronic headaches, including migraines, clicking or popping jaws, facial pain in the vicinity of your cheeks or ears, or an aching neck, you could be suffering from this disease. If that is the case, then TMJ therapy [...]

Not all mouthguards are created equal. Cheap non-customized mouthguards do provide some protection; however, they are not designed to fit the wearer, making them prone to slippage and even impeding proper breathing. For the best protection from sports injuries, custom mouthguards are the only way to go. One of the best is the Maher Mouthguard, [...]

Whether you have darkened teeth as the result of having taken tetracycline, or if you have teeth that are damaged or missing, you could be a good candidate for restorative dentistry. If you have put off seeing the dentist for treatment and are now suffering the consequences, you’ll be glad to know that many of [...]

Wisdom teeth can cause variety of health problems if they are misaligned. Most dentists would recommend removing them if they are not healthy. The most common oral health problems associated with wisdom teeth are infection and tooth decay. The infection is mainly caused by impaction, and the tooth decay is caused by the entrapment of [...]

Most dentists would agree that early cavity detection is an effective weapon against severe tooth decay. While this is mainly done manually or with an x-ray, dentists also have the help of the Diagnodent Laser to assist in this process. Diagnodent Laser cavity detection is more than 90% accurate and is able to detect cavities [...]

Digital radiography is also referred to as digital x-rays and is a form of x-ray imaging in which digital sensors are used in place of traditional photographic film. Quicker to process, thanks to the elimination of the need for chemical processing, and preferable to old fashioned x-ray films since images can be transferred digitally, the [...]

Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gum tissue, which if left untreated, will ultimately lead to the need for periodontal care. Periodontal disease is an infection of the bones and gums that surround the teeth. Once healthy gums remain inflamed (gingivitis), they ultimately cause infection to set up and create the need for the patient [...]

Porcelain veneers are used to fix a variety of cosmetic dental problems. While they are typically not covered by insurance companies, there are some offices that will allow patients to pay for their cosmetic services on a payment plan. The process of obtaining veneers is fairly simple, and most treatments can be completed within three [...]

Patients with symptoms of oral cancer can be tested right in their dentist’s office. The Oral CDX biopsy is a simple, non invasive test takes only seconds, but has the potential to save lives. During the process, the mouth is swabbed with a biopsy brush and the samples are then sent to a lab for [...]

Whether you are missing permanent teeth or suffering from tooth discoloration, or you simply wished that your teeth were straighter, cosmetic dentistry can help bring a smile back to your face. With less invasive procedures than ever before, and new options for straightening and whitening teeth, cosmetic dentistry is faster and easier than you might [...]