The Causes and Anatomy of TMJ/TMD

What is Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD)? “Click, click, click,” you hear as you open and shut your mouth.  “What is that noise?” you think to yourself, as you grab your tender jaw.   Later in the day, you chomp down into … Continue reading

Diabetes and Gum Disease

Diabetes and My Teeth When you think of diabetes, what are the first words that come to mind?  You might think of insulin, blood sugar, or even the need to exercise.  While diabetes can affect multiple areas of a person’s … Continue reading

Porcelain Veneers Procedure

How Can Porcelain Veneers Change My Smile? “On three, smile big for the camera!” the photographer says, directing your family for the annual family portrait.  But year after year, you always have the same stoic face.  No smile.  No grin.  … Continue reading

A Cure for Dental Fears

Do I Have to Go to the Dentist? We all know that we are supposed to do certain things. We need to water the lawn, lock the front door when we leave, and always say please and thank you. We … Continue reading

Invisalign versus Traditional Braces

Braces or Invisalign? It almost seems like a rite of passage for a teenager—sporting brackets accompanying the brightly colored bands of braces.  Braces have traditionally been something that you “get through,” that you can put in your time and then … Continue reading

TMJ/TMD Treatments

Jaw Pain, Headaches, and Muscle Spasms. Oh My! On the way to work, you can feel your jaw tensing as the traffic worsens. The pain seems to radiate through your ears, to your jaw, and even down to your neck … Continue reading

Tips on Periodontal Disease Prevention

Taking the Time for the Dentist When you are sick, you call your local physician so you can get back to your oldself. When you are out of shape, you take a trip to the neighborhood gym to talk to … Continue reading

Common Cosmetic Dentistry Needs

Cosmetic Dentistry inYour Life How much longer are you going to allow yourself to be unhappy with your smile?  Another week? Another year? Another decade? Do you look in the mirror every day and wish something was different about your smile?  … Continue reading