Look Younger With Teeth Whitening

No doubt about it. We’re living longer, we’re living better. All that effort put into diet and exercise is paying off. And while you’re going through your paces on the treadmill, consider another part of you that might need a bit of improvement: your smile and whether or not you have white teeth. With age, […]

What is TMJ Syndrome, Anyway?

Categories: TMJ Dentistry

The first symptom you may notice is that you can’t eat a Big Mac anymore; it’s just too big for your mouth. Or you have a headache and your shoulders are stiff; the pain fluctuates from bothersome to excruciating. Or chewing gum becomes torture, and you find yourself ordering soup and yogurt. These are some […]

TemporoMandibular Joint Syndrome

Categories: TMJ Dentistry

A tooth that aches in the morning can result from teeth grinding during sleep. Teeth clenching can usually be treated. Are you troubled by a jaw popping or jaw clicking sensation, or jaw pain when you eat? You may be suffering from a dental problem that has nothing to do with teeth or gums. We […]

Subliminal Stuff: Teeth Grinding and TMJ

Categories: TMJ Dentistry

Sensitivity to heat and cold. Loosened teeth, fractures, and a debilitating headache. All this can occur while you sleep – from grinding your teeth. Dentistry calls it bruxism. Talk about shell shock. Dentists see evidence of life in the fast lane everyday. As many as 90 percent of us grind our teeth each night, on […]