In dentistry, you are afforded the unique opportunity for assistance both before and after you experience a problem. Your dentist offers comprehensive diagnostic and preventive care that is designed to protect and preserve your smile throughout your lifetime. Preventive dentistry is your first line if...
A simple screening procedure by your dentist can protect you from the consequences of the sixth most common cancer, oral cancer. More than 34,000 new oral cancer cases are diagnosed each year. Unfortunately, without early intervention, the disease results in more than 8,000 deaths annually....
When you, a family member, or a friend, have the misfortune of having a tooth knocked out, you have got to be prepared to act quickly. Knowing what to do during a dental emergency can keep you from going into a state of panic, and...
Your body needs oxygen and rest to function properly. A lack of oxygen or the inability to sustain deep levels of sleep can impair your health, sour your mood, and present serious safety issues. Not only is your safety at risk, but you must also...
Many patients come to a dentist with complaints of pain and headaches that do not seem to have a cause. Often, the culprit in these cases is a temporomandibular joint disorder, or a problem with the jaw. The jaw joint, where the mandible (lower jawbone) meets...
When should you be concerned about recurrent headaches? Headaches can stem from tension and stress, extreme concentration, dehydration, sinus pressure, high blood pressure, and more. In fact, most of us experience headaches so frequently that they can begin to feel “normal”. The truth is that the...
The term TMJ refers to the jaw joints located on either side of the skull, just below the ears. Technically known as the Temporomandibular Joint, the TMJ is supported by a complex group of muscles attached at different points on the skull and the lower...