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In our dental practice, we occasionally have patients express that they’d rather do anything than come see us. For those few patients, there is something about being in the dental chair, hearing the noise of the drill, or anticipating feeling discomfort, that makes it difficult for them to seek dental care. One way that we… Read more »
Posts Categorized: General Dentistry
There is Treatment for Your Receding Gumline
Every now and then, patients present to our office inquiring about treatment options for receding gums. They may have one tooth or even multiple teeth where the gum tissue has been lost causing the tooth to appear longer than other teeth. Sometimes, once this occurs, the tooth also becomes sensitive to temperature because the gum… Read more »
What is TMJ?
Very often, patients present to our office complaining of TMJ while pointing to their joint area. TMJ is actually just an acronym for the temporomandibular joint, which everyone has. This joint is what connects your upper and lower jaws. And the muscles around the joint enable you to open and close your mouth. The term… Read more »
Can Wisdom Teeth Make My Other Teeth Crooked?
This is an age old question that is often posed to us by our patients. Many patients understand that the wisdom teeth often erupt into the mouth in a less than ideal position. Sometimes this can cause them to tilt towards the teeth in front of them. If often seems that the time period during… Read more »
OraVerse: Reverse Numbness After Dental Work
What is OraVerse? You have probably been to the dentist and had treatment done and wished that you didn’t have to spend the next few hours feeling numb. It can be hard to smile, speak, and drink while you are still numb, and it is sometimes an inconvenience if you are headed to work or… Read more »
Dental Treatment During Pregnancy
Why Visit the Dentist While Pregnant? It is important to not neglect your oral health when you are expecting. While some women may delay going to the dentist until after the birth of their baby, it is important to maintain a clean oral cavity during pregnancy. There are several reasons for this. It is known… Read more »
TMJ Problems and How to Treat Them
What is TMJ? TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint which connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the bone at the side of your head (temporal bone). When someone has a temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder, they may experience pain in the jaw joint and muscles, stiffness, limited opening, clicking and popping of the joint when… Read more »
Is It a Toothache or Seasonal Allergies?
While many people look forward to the spring and the warm weather that accompanies it, for allergy sufferers, it can be a difficult time. The pollen produced by trees, flowers and grasses can trigger an immune response that causes runny nose, itchy eyes and throat, sneezing, and congestion. But what many people don’t know is… Read more »
Five Facts About Sleep Apnea
WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA? Sleep apnea occurs when the airway is blocked either by the tongue or muscles in the airway, causing the cessation of breathing during sleep. As the patient falls asleep, the airway collapses causing Oxygen levels to drop. The body then goes into flight or fight response, which arouses them, enabling them… Read more »
Can The White Spots On My Teeth Be Fixed?
White spots, that are often observed as milky white areas on the front teeth, are generally the result of demineralized enamel. There is a loss of minerals from the tooth structure. There may be other causes as well, which your dentist will identify during a review of your dental and medical history and upon… Read more »
| Our Office Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 to 6:30 |
| Tuesday | 8:00 to 6:30 |
| Thursday | 8:00 to 5:00 |
| Friday | 8:00 to 3:00 |
| Saturday | 8:00 to 2:00 (2nd Sat of each month) |
