Can braces cause TMJ? That’s the question that sometimes patients and even other dentists frequently ask me. After all, some patients come in and say…everything was going fine and then I had orthodontic treatment—my teeth look great but now my [...]
When people have pain opening and closing their jaw, the phrase TMJ muscles may not immediately come to mind. After all, when you have pain in your jaw you might think it’s from a tooth, from the jaw, or from [...]
If you’re wondering can wisdom teeth cause TMJ, you’re probably thinking. Gosh, wisdom teeth can do that too? They are already a common nightmare for every teenager. Do the wisdom teeth do anything good? In this article, we’ll talk about [...]
Oral health is the gateway to health. In recent years, numerous studies have shown links between the mouth and the rest of the body. And it's certainly clear when it comes to the heart and the major joints of the [...]
There are numerous options available to straighten and improve the appearance of your teeth. From traditional wire braces to clear aligners and even veneers there's certainly options. But with all the different types of braces available, you may wonder the [...]
Crooked teeth are a common dental complaint. Studies estimate that over half of all children seek treatment for crooked teeth. And it doesn’t stop there. With additional growth after braces, wisdom teeth eruption, and habits we develop in adulthood, the [...]
My tooth hurts when I bite down. Have you ever wondered that? If you have, you’re one of many. Pain when biting down is one of the most common types of tooth pain. In this article, we’ll discuss why it [...]
If you need a tooth extracted, there are a few things that are totally normal. First, it's normal to be a little anxious about the procedure. And second, it's common to wonder how long does a tooth extraction take. In [...]
Do you know what I find odd? The concept of how the public views overjet vs overbite. It seems the term overbite gets all the attention. Most people have heard of an overbite, but they don’t have a clue about [...]
Stannous fluoride vs sodium fluoride. Wait what? Everyone knows that fluoride is a common active ingredient in toothpaste, but did you know there are two kinds of fluoride? Yes, at this time, there are two kinds. In this article, we’ll [...]
