Let’s be honest: When we are having a great day, we just want to share it with the world and one of the easiest ways to do that is to show off a big, bright smile! However, that can become a bit more difficult if we aren’t as confident in our smile as we would…
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Tooth Cavities: Much More Than Dental Discomfort
Categories: General Dentistry
When you think about a visit to a dental office, there is a good chance one word is going to pop into your head: cavities. While a cavity is perhaps the accurate and descriptive term (they are a literal hole in our tooth’s enamel), the clinical term for this all too common condition is dental…
Decay by Degrees: The Difference between Saving or Losing Teeth
Categories: General Dentistry
When we were young, we certainly felt unstoppable didn’t we? Unlimited energy to go running around, scuffed knees weren’t even a secondary thought, and if we took a tumble off of a slide or swing set, we could scramble right back up there! Not to mention our teeth. They’d just grow back, right? If we…
Snoring, Sleep Apnea, and the Airway Orthodontic Solution
Categories: Airway Health and Sleep Apnea
Many people are lucky to only snore when they get congested. For others, snoring is just a part of life. And for the unlucky, the act of “sawing logs” is so loud their partners have started complaining! But for millions of Americans, loud snoring can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea. Snoring: More Than…
Sleep Apnea and Oral Health
Categories: Airway Health and Sleep Apnea
Do we need to describe what it is like to slog through the day after a bad night’s rest? We’ve all been there; the grogginess, the aches, and a desperate hope that caffeine can carry us through the day. For some of us, there is a single culprit to blame for the restless nights: sleep…
Fighting TMJ Flare-Ups
Categories: Airway Health and Sleep Apnea
Imagine waking up to a glorious morning, only to be greeted by an unwelcome guest: jaw pain. This sensation might be accompanied by difficulty in opening your mouth, clicking sounds, or even headaches. The culprit behind these symptoms is often the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which acts as a hinge connecting your jaw to the skull.…
The Headache and Heartache of TMJ/TMD
Categories: Airway Health and Sleep Apnea
There are few universal experiences that are as relatable as a bad headache or migraine. You know the kind of headache we’re talking about; one that turns a fantastic, fun day into a miserable experience where even the slightest sensory stimulation creates a range of pain in your skull. Migraines can even be more debilitating.…
The Solution To Your Tooth Sensitivity
Categories: Oral Health
Few things can ruin your day like tooth pain. And if you are living with overly sensitive teeth, the odds are that days with tooth pain are far too frequent for your liking. Well, good news! In this blog, we are going to address the core causes concerning tooth sensitivity as well as the options…
Children’s Dentistry: A Foundation for a Fantastic Smile!
Categories: General Dentistry
While this opinion is shared by only a few, there are some who believe that dentistry isn’t as important for children as it is for adults because children are going to lose their teeth anyway. Well, that just isn’t true! In this blog, we’ll be going over just a few of the most important reasons…
Dental Veneers: A New Smile Fast!
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry
Have you ever wondered how politicians, professional athletes, and actors all manage to have fantastic, picture-perfect smiles? Well, the secret is pretty straightforward: dental veneers! An incredible procedure that is becoming much more accessible with the same amazing results. But what makes dental veneers such a popular choice? Keep reading to find out. You might…
