Roughly ten million Americans suffer from TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder), a painful disorder of the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles. TMD, also referred to as TMJ, involves an abnormal function of the jaw joint caused by repetitive motions like teeth-grinding, chewing, or fingernail biting. Not everyone who grinds their teeth or bites their fingernails …
The first step in achieving the shining smile you want is to work with your dentist to straighten and whiten your teeth. But that’s not always enough to create the perfect smile because your smile is so much more than just your teeth. For some patients who struggle with facial wrinkles, thin lips, and smoker’s …
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Dentures are a great solution for maintaining a shining smile after experiencing the loss of teeth, but if your dentures are loose, this transition won’t be a smooth one. Instability in your dentures can leave you feeling self-conscious when laughing, smiling, or talking. It can also make it difficult to enjoy some of your favorite …
Crooked, misaligned teeth create a condition called malocclusion, and problems associated with malocclusion go beyond the superficial. Sure, crooked teeth can impact your smile and your confidence levels, but the condition can also cause periodontal disease and premature wear caused by undue amounts of stress to your teeth and jawbone. Even if you don’t …
Lost teeth happen for a number of reasons, whether it’s dental hygiene- or trauma-related. Dealing with the pain of a lost tooth is hard enough without having to worry about how it will affect your smile or speech. A missing tooth can also impact your chewing and cause nearby teeth to shift, opening you up …
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