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TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome, is a disorder of the muscles and nerves in the jaw. This disorder is specific to the temporomandibular joint, which connects the jaw to the skull. Usually, there was an injury to the temporomandibular joint, and this injury can lead to pain with chewing. This pain may be accompanied by [...]
Flossing is a major factor in maintaining good oral hygiene. What can result when a person fails to include this critical practice in their oral care routine? Let’s start with the how the mouth is affected first, and then we will consider other possible consequences for overall health. Originally published by Your Dental Health Resource. [...]
Kids should begin good oral hygiene practices when they are very young; even before their baby teeth come in. For parents, knowing what kind of toothpaste to buy for kids at every stage of their development can be confusing. Before the kids are old enough to have their own opinions on the matter, a parent [...]
Zoom! Professional Teeth Whitening is a professional whitening treatment that is performed in the dental office. Over-the-counter whitening products and whitening toothpastes contain modest amounts of whitening ingredients and can’t whiten your teeth as effectively as professional whitening can. Whitening in a dental office is safe because your gums are protected from the whitening agents, [...]
Most people know that brushing twice a day and flossing is important for maintaining good oral health, but there is another oral health tool that is not commonly used: a tongue scraper. Tongue scrapers may seem odd, but there are many benefits to using one. Tongue scrapers can help to eliminate bad breath by removing [...]
We know that kids hate anything to do with brushing and flossing their teeth. Too often we find that their toothbrush hasn’t been touched in a couple of days (or that they aren’t brushing enough or correctly). While getting them to brush is often a struggle, getting them to floss may be even harder. Hopefully [...]
Brushing and flossing twice a day is an important part of a system of good oral hygiene, and so is seeing the dentist for checkups twice a year. Professional dental cleanings are also important. You may think that if you brush and floss regularly, you are keeping your teeth and gums clean and healthy so [...]
Canker sores are not as serious, but they can be very painful. They cannot be treated and they will go away on their own, usually in a week or two. In the meantime, they can be very uncomfortable, but there are methods of easing your discomfort while you are waiting for your canker sore to [...]
Seeing your child sprout their first pearly whites is an exciting occasion. Most babies start cutting their first teeth between four and six months, however times can vary greatly. Some babies are born with a tooth while others can take up to one year to show new teeth. All ages are normal, and the time [...]
An article written by Dr. Lu, originally published in Your Dental Health Resource. Today’s cosmetic dentures are not your grandfather’s dentures…. Sets of false teeth or dentures were worn as early as 2,000 years ago. Dentures worn generations ago looked like blocks of chalk-colored teeth resting on bright pink unnatural gums. Removable replacement teeth, otherwise [...]
