Charlottesville dentist Tag

16 Dec

Posted at 10:00h in dentistry

Photo by Gustavo Fring: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-woman-having-a-toothache-4971505/ woman with jaw pain talking to her dentist in a dental officeTemporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders require specialized care, as symptoms increase and affect your daily activities. TMJ treatment in Charlottesville can sometimes require surgical evaluation and intervention. So, how do you know when it’s time to see your oral surgeon in Charlottesville? We’ve put together some indications that can help you decide when it’s time to make your oral surgery appointment.

   

02 Sep

Posted at 09:00h in dentists, oral surgery
Photo by Markus Winkler: https://www.pexels.com/photo/wooden-blocks-spelling-anxiety-on-wooden-surface-30917905/ - anxiety tile blocks on a tableIf just hearing the words “oral surgery” makes your palms sweat, you’re not alone. For countless people, even a routine trip to the dentist can spark anxiety. So, it’s no surprise that something more serious, like oral surgery, can heighten those nerves. PubMed shares that 58.7% of adults admit to oral surgery anxiety. Whether you're dealing with a general fear of the dentist or a past experience that left you feeling uneasy, oral surgery doesn't have to be nerve-wracking. In fact, managing dental anxiety can be fairly simple if you know what to do. Here are several practical and proven strategies to help calm your nerves before oral surgery.

15 May

Posted at 19:14h in dentist

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...

06 May

Posted at 13:29h in dentist

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...