Uncovering the truth behind problems with dental crowns Dental crowns are the second-most frequently performed restorative dental care service, right behind tooth fillings. They’re often used to protect teeth that have been damaged or weakened from tooth decay or periodontal disease. Crowns are also used as part of root canal therapy treatment and to form…

When stress turns from helpful to harmful. Stress is a normal part of life. It’s even helpful sometimes, encouraging us to get important tasks done and driving us to do better and work harder. Despite how motivating stress can be under certain circumstances, it’s usually not a great feeling—and you’ve likely heard  that it’s bad…

Did you know that regular brushing and flossing does a lot more than keep your teeth and gums healthy? Your oral health reaches far beyond your mouth to the rest of your body. For example, gum disease, which almost half of all American adults have, has been linked to several health conditions, including diabetes and…

Do you have a tooth problem you don’t know how to fix? Having a less-than-perfect smile can lower your self-esteem and sometimes lead to other health problems. Additionally, undiagnosed dental health problems could be the cause of your head and neck pain. A visit to a dentist might be the answer. There is a wide…

Invisalign created the first clear aligners, but do they remain the best today? If you’re looking into getting clear aligners, you might have noticed there’s a wide range of options on the market. Clear aligners have come a long way since Invisalign completely shifted orthodontics by making it possible to straighten your teeth comfortably, discreetly,…

Relax your jaw for TMJ pain relief. Did you know that up to 12% of the US population suffers from TMJ? While it’s easy to feel alone in your jaw pain, you’re not the only one who’s experiencing it. Because so many people experience pain as a result of TMJ, we also have a pretty good…

Relieve your TMJ pain. If you’ve experienced jaw pain, you likely know how quickly it can take the enjoyment out of a delicious meal or cool your interest in an otherwise engaging conversation. Your jaw helps you eat, speak, and even swallow, so when it’s in pain, dozens of everyday actions often become incredibly painful.…

Identifying the Signs of TMJ and Jaw Pain Issues Have you ever found yourself laughing at a friend’s joke, only to cut yourself off because of the pain lancing through your jaw? Is it hard to remember the last time you went a week without suffering through at least one migraine? Symptoms like this pull…

Suffering from frequent headaches? Your dentist may have a solution. Headaches are easily one of the most common health issues. Everyone will experience a headache at one point or another, but for 1 out of 20 adults, headaches occur on a near-daily basis. Migraines even affect an estimated 1 in 4 people in the average…

Saving and Restoring Your Teeth When a tooth has suffered severe damage, dental crowns are often the best way to save it; they strengthen and protect weak teeth while restoring their function and appearance. This ability to save teeth that would otherwise need to be extracted makes crowns one of the most common restorative dental…