When’s the last time you thought about your gums? Well, fortunately, probably not, unless your gums are unhealthy from periodontitis, or your gums are the source of self-consciousness from a gummy smile. From a mental health standpoint, that’s probably a [...]
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ disorder) is elusive. When your jaw hurts it naturally leads you to think it’s a jaw problem. But here’s where it gets tricky: TMJ disorder can also be the source of ear pain, tinnitus, and headache. [...]
The secret is out. People want white teeth. Teeth whitening is the most requested procedure by patients at a cosmetic dentist. In today’s market there are hundreds of products available for people to whiten their teeth. And it gets even [...]
Gingival hyperplasia is a gummy smile that develops over time. You may think the size and the thickness of the gums remains relatively stable, but can the gums grow later in life? It turns out they can. However, only in [...]
Correcting a gummy smile can be liberating for a patient. If you feel you have a gummy smile, you get it. When you smile and feel your gums are too big, it can haunt you. I know this because patients [...]
Jaw popping isn’t a very comforting feeling. It’s not quite the same feeling as the opening pop of a champagne bottle, or the exhilarating sensation of the pop of a firework. It would be nice if jaw popping had that [...]
Gosh, why is my mouth so dry? The question of what causes dry mouth doesn’t seem too concerning, right? Well if it happens occasionally, it probably isn’t. But if it happens everyday, should you be concerned? Let’s talk about it. [...]
The COVID-19 coronavirus clearly changed our lives during lockdown. The question now is: what will life be like when we return to “normal”? After being quarantined and keeping 6 feet apart for months, the thought of returning to normal life [...]
So I have to tell you, the first question most patients google when they are considering dental implants is "What is a Dental Implant?". And yes, you guessed it, the second question googled by patients is "How Much Do Dental [...]
If you have lost a tooth you most likely are considering the option of dental implants. The decision inevitably leads you to the question, How long do dental implants last? After all, whats the point of investing in something if [...]
