Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are most commonly recognized by the presence of pain and tenderness inside an individual’s jawbone, as well as within the muscles that are used in controlling the jaw’s movement. A TMJ disorder can be caused genetics, arthritis, excessive teeth grinding or clenching and oral injury. In many cases, the pain that...
Sports Mouth Guard Athletes who play contact sports face a high risk of experiencing a serious mouth injury. Just one heavy impact can cause you to experience oral health problems for the rest of your life. Fortunately, wearing an athletic mouth guard can prevent most oral injuries and help protect your teeth and other oral...
NK Family Dental welcomes patients of all ages, and our team takes great pride in providing a warm and inviting environment for children and teens. It is very important to provide young people with positive dental foundations, and our practice is committed to making this possible. When you bring your child to NK Family Dental,...
What is Halitosis? A large number of people are troubled by halitosis, more commonly known as chronic bad breath. The issue is usually the result of bacteria that has been trapped in the mouth for a long period of time. Common locations for such oral bacteria include on the surface of a person’s tongue, between...
What are Dental Sealants Made Of? Dental sealants are comprised of a thin layer of plastic material that is painted over the surface of a person’s back molars. They are highly effective in blocking harmful bacteria and acids from accessing teeth and causing damage. This makes sealants an outstanding treatment method for preventing cavities and...
Orthodontics refers to a special sub-field of dentistry that focuses on the positioning of a person’s teeth and their jaw. Teeth that are crooked and misaligned can ruin an otherwise great-looking smile, and they make general cleaning and maintenance challenging. Additionally, teeth suffering from these problems are often prone to decay, and they can cause...
Getting Braces NK Family Dental, we offer dental braces for teens and adults, one of the most commonly used tools to correct various orthodontic issues including crooked teeth, crowding, gaps and issues with the bite. Traditional braces consist of standard metal brackets placed on your teeth with an adhesive and connected with a special wire....
Am I right for ClearCorrect? A great alternative to traditional metal braces, ClearCorrect invisible aligners work to correct orthodontic issues such as crooked or crowded teeth, noticeable gaps and troublesome overbites. They are custom-built to make continuous adjustments to the wearer’s teeth, and they provide outstanding results once the treatment is complete. ClearCorrect Procedure When...
