Partial Dentures or Bridges: Which Is Right For Me?

In this day and age, if you have missing or damaged teeth, you have plenty of options to get your pearly whites back as good as new. Replacing your missing teeth isn’t only for cosmetic purposes. It’s also important for the proper alignment of your teeth. Even a single missing tooth and not having it replaced can result in wrinkly…

Young Kids and Cavities – What’s Normal?

Cavities occur when the food particles left on the teeth have not been brushed away after eating. The acid starts to collects on the teeth and slowly softens its enamel until a hole, better known as a cavity, starts to form. At times, we do not realize that a cavity has formed in the teeth. Upon the routine checkup, the…

What to Do If a Crown Falls Off

A loose crown that eventually falls off is unsettling and painful. The exposed tooth is sensitive to cold, hot foods, chewing becomes a task, and it seems like the air hurts your exposed sensitive tooth. Most people have no idea what to do when they lose a crown. The crown may come loose due to tooth decay. In some cases,…

Everything That You Need To Know About TMJ

Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) occurs in millions of people every year. This condition affects the joints that connect the jaw to the skull. TMJ can be a mild irritation to excruciating pain. Those who undergo from it report sharp pain and a feeling of tightness in the jaws and over their entire face. TMJ produces headaches, including cluster headaches and…