As with most operative procedures, oral surgery is a common, yet feared avenue of treatment. Your dentist may recommend it for treatment of disease, injury and defects related to the functional and/or aesthetic aspects of the face, mouth, teeth and jaws (maxillofacial area). We at NK Family Dental want you to be familiar with the…
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, as many as 10 million Americans suffer from temporomandibular joint syndrome, or TMJ. Although this condition is often not serious, it can cause pain, and greatly impact the function of a person’s jaw. Learn more about this disorder, what causes it, and exercises to remedy…
Although you will not find it on your back-to-school list, starting the school year with a dental exam is a great routine recommended by pediatric dentists around the globe. Statistics from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research report that 42% of children ages 2 to 11 have had dental caries (cavities) in their…
