TMJ (temporo-mandibular joint) is the joint that acts as a sliding hinge, connecting your jaw bone to your skull. TMJ disorders, also known as TMD, can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. What causes TMJ pain? The cause of a person's TMJ disorder can [...]
Botox was licensed specifically for the treatment of chronic migraines in July 2010. It has been highly effective in treating migraines, and has now been used in treating clenching and grinding as an alternative to other treatments. Tooth clenching and grinding can lead to wear, tooth fractures and chipping and generalized discomfort. It is [...]
Bruxism is a term used to describe clenching or grinding your teeth, either during sleep or when you are awake. Bruxism Leads to Severe Dental Problems Chronic bruxism can lead to physical painful and severe dental problems. Teeth grinding can cause headaches, earaches, facial pain, and migraines. Dental problems include loss of [...]
Temporomandibular Joint (known as TMJ) is the joint that holds your lower jaw against the base of your skull. Many people experience TMJ discomfort at times, or popping or clicking, but never think much about it. But when John came in to our office, unable to chew, close his mouth all the way, and [...]
Dental fear, also known as dental phobia, or dental anxiety, is the fear of dentistry and of receiving dental care. It is estimated that as many as 75% of adults experience some degree of dental fear, ranging from mild to severe. What causes Dental Fear? The most common cause for people to [...]
Tooth grinding is common and many people clench or grind their teeth and live normal, healthy lives. But after 37 years of severe grinding that caused Mike to break several teeth, living in constant pain from clenching and grinding led him to look for solutions. Tooth Grinding: Introducing Mike Mike came into [...]
Cosmetic Dentistry has become more common in order to improve smiles. Here are the four most common ways our patients are turning to in order to get that beautiful smile. 1) Cosmetic Dentistry - Tooth Whitening The most common way to improve your smile is tooth whitening. In-office tooth whitening treatments are [...]
Ear pain is commonly treated by your doctor and there are many known causes. But when Sue had been living with it for over 30 years and no one could diagnose her or treat the chronic pain she had been living with, she decided to look for answers herself. Ear Pain: Introducing Sue [...]
More and more people today are whitening their teeth. But the most common question we get about tooth whitening is: "is tooth whitening safe?" Is tooth whitening safe? Teeth whitening techniques have been well evaluated and researched over the years, and the results obtained through professional whitening systems (both the ones applied [...]
If you suffer from sleep apnea or snoring, and are looking for an alternative to CPAP, look no further. A sleep apnea appliance can be made by your dentist to help you get a good night sleep without relying on the bulky CPAP machine. Sleep Apnea Appliance - what is it? A [...]
