Getting Older And Want To Look Younger? Skip The Cosmetic Surgeon And Visit Your Dentist

Posted on 17 October 2016

If you have aged, you may be considering going to see a cosmetic surgeon for something like Botox, fillers or even a face lift. Instead of seeing a surgeon, however, you may be surprised that there are dentists that can help you look younger. Below are different types of teeth problems that can affect your appearance and how the dentist can help you. Grinding or Clenching Teeth Over time, your upper and lower teeth wear down due to chewing, grinding, and clenching teeth. [Read More]

What to Expect During Dental-Implant Recovery

Posted on 29 September 2016

While the actual surgery portion of the dental-implant procedures can take some time, the recovery phase is the biggest portion of a dental-implant surgery. Here are some things that you can expect during this recovery time.  Recovery Is in Stages You may not realize that the healing process will actually begin while you're still in the midst of your surgery. The surgery is set up in phases so that the dentist can check on the healing process and make sure the procedure is working before the next phase begins. [Read More]

3 Daily Measures You Can Take To Keep Your Teeth In Great Condition

Posted on 12 September 2016

Keeping your teeth in great condition is important to your overall health. Once your teeth decay, the discomfort can affect your diet, limiting the types of food that you can comfortably consume. This is especially significant if you already suffer from a systemic health condition, such as diabetes. Still, there are measures that you can take on a daily basis to help ensure that your teeth stay in optimal condition. Here are a few of them: [Read More]

2 Tips For Improving Your Recovery From Orthognathic Surgery

Posted on 23 August 2016

While braces are great for fixing alignment issues caused by your teeth, some issues are more difficult to fix. If you suffer from poor jaw structure, then you may need the assistance of a jaw corrective surgery in order to fix this issue. Therefore, your dentist may have already suggested orthognathic surgery. Poor jaw structure should be fixed as soon as possible because it can lead to many issues with chewing and sleeping in the future. [Read More]

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Kate's Fear of TMJ

When I was little, I was scared of dying from Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMD or TMJ. It's a condition where your jaw gets sore and stiff. I used to think that I would get it and not be able to eat and then I would slowly die from starvation. Now that I'm older, I know that TMJ is not life-threatening, but I still have no desire to get it! I wanted to talk about tips and tricks, and about oral health care in general since I've already done a lot of research. If you have questions, I hope you find them here! Thanks for stopping by.

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