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. Afterall, when you have pain in your jaw you might think it’s from a tooth, from the jaw, or from the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
If you’ve ever wondered, can you reverse a cavity or how to remineralize teeth, you’re one of many. Studies show that tooth decay is one of the most common diseases. In fact, 90% of adults age 20-64 have had dental [...]
Nighttime clear aligners seem like a great idea. If you straighten teeth at night, you would probably end up with more time during the day for other activities. And who wouldn’t want to find more time? Getting more time is [...]
Sore throat and ear pain sometimes go hand in hand. How does that happen? And what about when you have a sore throat on one side but not the other. You may wonder how could that be? Well like most [...]
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