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TMJ Surgery: When Is It Necessary?

A potentially debilitating condition affecting the jaw joint, temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD can seriously diminish the quality of a person's life. In some instances, patients with TMD may need surgery to restore normal function...

TMJ Surgery Recovery Time

Countless people suffer from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), a painful condition that can be difficult to treat. When non-invasive therapies prove unsuccessful, some patients opt for TMJ surgery. While research has shown that...

What Causes Jaw Popping or TMD Disorder

We all experience clicking or popping in the jaw from time to time. When clicking and popping becomes a common occurrence, however, it could indicate a chronic issue within the jaw joint. If you experience clicking or popping in the jaw,...

Oral Cancer: Understanding the Causes of Oral Cancer

Oral cancer affects tens of thousands of Americans every year. Unfortunately, many of these people lose their lives to the disease, especially if it's diagnosed at its later stages. While there's no way to completely eliminate your risk of...

Is Mouth Breathing Bad for Your Health?

Often viewed as a negative trait in social situations, mouth breathing can actually lead to some surprisingly troublesome health problems. If you or a family member breathes through the mouth, here's what you should know. What Causes...

Weaning off Pacifiers & Alternatives to Pacifiers

Many parents have great difficulty weaning their children off pacifiers, especially if they've allowed the child to use his or her pacifier for several years. Unfortunately, the continued use of a pacifier can lead to serious dental...

Top Reasons Why You Should Be Brushing Your Tongue

We all know good dental hygiene is the fundamental key to preserving our oral health. If you brush your teeth twice a day and floss at least once, you're much less likely to develop cavities and periodontal disease. That said, if you're...

How to Choose the Best Toothbrush for You and Your Family

Proper dental hygiene is essential for preventing tooth decay and periodontal disease. To keep your teeth and gums healthy, it's important to brush twice every day. But, what type of toothbrush is best? Here's how you can select the ideal...

Everything You Ever Wondered About Lasers, Teeth, and the Dentist

Laser surgery is an innovative and effective solution for treating common oral and dental issues. Here's how modern dental professionals use lasers to create a safer more comfortable experience for patients. Lasers in Dentistry Modern...

5 Ways to Fix Your Chipped Tooth & What Your Dentist Will Do

Although tooth enamel is the hardest tissue in the entire body, it isn’t indestructible. It’s quite common for people to experience chipped or cracked teeth after biting down on a chunk of ice, an almond or some other hard piece of food....

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