The traditional song Dem Bones relates in a highly simplified way how each bone of the human body is connected to the other. However, it left out the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which connects the mandible – better known as the jaw bone – to the temporal bone, located on the sides of the skull. It’s…
As one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures available, teeth whitening products have been on the rise. You can find at-home teeth whitening products that promise amazing results at a fraction of the cost compared to professional whitening treatments by a dentist. This has lead people to ask, does at-home teeth whitening work as…
Gum disease – otherwise known as periodontal disease – develops from infection in the soft tissue around the teeth and jawbone anchoring the teeth. According to the American Dental Association, 47.2% of adults over the age of 30 suffer from gum disease, which is the leading cause of tooth loss. According to Colgate Professional,…
Teeth grinding is a relatively common problem. You may not even realize you’re doing it, but it can come with many unwanted side-effects. Teeth grinding can be caused by stress, jaw misalignment, other medical conditions, and more. While there are many causes and side-effects, bruxism, which is the medical term for teeth grinding, cannot be…
One of the quickest ways to make an improvement to your smile is through composite resin bonding treatment. Whether you have a chipped tooth or large gap between teeth, composite bonding can be an economical solution that provides a long-term aesthetically pleasing result. Learning more about composite bonding will help you better assess whether…
Have you ever eaten ice cream or any cold food and felt a sharp pain in a tooth? If you experience this sensation on a regular basis, it may mean that one or more teeth are sensitive to cold liquids and foods. What may seem like a benign annoyance can indicate serious dental issues, including…
We saw in our previous blog post how stress can affect your oral health. This week, we look beyond how our mental well-being and oral health are connected. Your oral health isn’t contained just to your mouth. In fact, your whole body is affected by your oral health! Neglecting to take care of small problems…
Stress is something that everyone experiences at a point in their lives, for various reasons. Although it has no singular definition, it is most commonly recognized as “a physical, mental or emotional strain or tension.” For many people, dental problems or even the thought of visiting the dentist can cause a degree of stress. But…
We blogged recently about how to handle accidental tooth loss, but what do you do if your filling falls out? A filling falling out can just be a freak incident. Maybe it became loose and popped out while you were eating or brushing your teeth, or you were hit in the mouth by a baseball….
Losing a permanent tooth as the result of an accident is a traumatic event, yet one that dentists are experienced in dealing with should this happen to you. Whatever the cause – car accident, sports injury, or fall – there can be a good chance of having the tooth successfully reimplanted if the circumstances are…
