TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. This is the joint where your lower jaw meets your skull. This is the body’s most flexible joint, allowing for a tremendous range of motion. Because of this, however, if a poor bite or trauma to the face disrupts the balance between the two joints, a wide variety of symptoms can develop. These symptoms are collectively called temporomandibular disease or TMD. More
Crowns and conventional bridges or dentures may not be your only options when replacing missing teeth. For many people, dental implants offer a smile that looks and feels very natural. Surgically placed below the gums over a series of appointments, implants fuse to the jawbone and serve as a base for individual replacement teeth, bridges or a denture. More
- Sleep Apnea (Problems related to snoring)
Snoring is no laughing matter. Those night-time noises that make people irritable and over-tired may also be hiding a serious disorder called Sleep Apnea. This condition is often undiagnosed and can lead to serious health problems. It has been estimated that Sleep Apnea affects approximately 9 percent of the U.S. population. More
Are your jaws sore? This may be caused by a condition known as ‘bruxism’, where constant grinding of the teeth causes a host of problems, including cracked, worn or loose teeth, headaches, sensitivity to heat and cold, just to name a few. More
Do you suffer from chronic bad breath? Everyone suffers from bad breath at times, however, as many as 40 million Americans suffer from bad breath that never goes away. This is a medical condition called Halitosis. Unfortunately, there is no permanent cure for the majority of sufferers, but the condition can be managed on a daily basis. More
Your dentist has recent good news about progress against cancer. It is now easier than ever to detect oral cancer early, when the opportunity for a cure is great. Currently only half of all patients diagnosed with oral cancer survive more than five years. More
For a complete list of dental procedures and frequently-asked questions, visit the American Dental Association’s website at www.ada.org.
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