Temporomandibular disorder — commonly known as TMJ disorder — is a condition that doesn’t receive a great deal of attention. Unless you are one of the approximately 10 million Americans affected by it, that is. While some individuals experience constant jaw pain, others experience intermittent or episodic pain — which can range from a dull…
The start of a new year typically inspires people to think about self-improvement. While you may resolve to be a better person, improving your appearance is also likely to be on your list. If you want a bright, white smile, you’re in luck! Professional teeth whitening by your dentist provides instant gratification that will boost…
Hopefully, you’re conscientious about your oral health and visit your dentist twice a year for an examination and teeth cleaning. While you’re familiar with the treatments a dentist provides – as well as the procedures they perform – your dentist may diagnose a condition that requires referring you to a periodontist. Although this may sound…
Stand in the oral care aisle of any supermarket or drugstore, and you’ll behold a wide and bewildering array of mouthwashes. If you’ve been using the same brand for years, you may not be bewildered – you’ll reach for your old favorite out of habit. But how do you know it’s the best type for…
Root canal treatment is perhaps the dental procedure that people dread the most. However, when performed by an experienced, skilled dentist or endodontist, a root canal is painless, and can typically be performed during a single visit. While root canal procedures are overwhelmingly successful, a previously treated tooth can become reinfected days, weeks, months, or…
Everybody wants a dazzling smile, and whitening toothpastes have long advertised themselves as an easy, economical means of achieving this goal. But are they ultimately bad for your tooth enamel? Recently, there’s been some debate — even among dentists — as to whether long-term use of whitening toothpaste is detrimental to the integrity of your…
Just as there are many myths about general health practices — for example, you really don’t need to wait an hour after eating before going for a swim — myths concerning dental health are unfortunately abundant. So abundant, in fact, that we’re providing this follow-up to our blog post — “Common Dental Health Myths” —…
Activated charcoal has emerged as a major trend in the skincare world — and is quickly doing likewise in the toothpaste market, based on its reputation for whitening teeth and neutralizing bacteria. Once a boutique product with limited availability, charcoal toothpaste has gone mainstream, being produced by major brands and sold on the oral care…
The health benefits of a good night’s sleep are becoming increasingly well known. The more that scientific research reveals about the importance of deep, restorative sleep, the more we do to try to achieve it — from investing in high-quality mattresses and supportive pillows to practicing “sleep hygiene,” which includes saying good-night to the smartphone…
Choosing a healthcare provider is an important decision. Finding a professional worthy of your trust to treat and prevent illness — perhaps not only for yourself but also for your family — is a task to take seriously, rather than left to chance. Our team at NK Family Dental always emphasizes that dental health is…
