If you experience ongoing pain in the area near your ear, your jaw or the muscles on the side of your face, possibly accompanied by a clicking or popping sound or restricted jaw movement, you may be suffering from TMD.
Read Dental StoryYou know it instinctively: A good night’s sleep is essential for good health. It makes you feel rested and ready to take on the world. Yet many people don’t get the sleep they need.
Read Dental StoryCancer is a scary word, but the more you know about it, the better able you will be to protect yourself and the ones you love. This is particularly true of oral cancer, which is very treatable if caught early.
Read Dental StoryDiabetes is a group of chronic inflammatory diseases that affect the body’s ability to process sugar. If you have diabetes, it is particularly important to maintain excellent oral health.
Read Dental StoryOsteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones and makes them more prone to fracture. Estimated to affect about 10 million Americans at present.
Read Dental StoryGeographic tongue is characterized by harmless lesions, or patches, that can suddenly materialize on the tongue’s top surface.
Read Dental StoryTeeth grinding and clenching are common habits, but that doesn’t mean they are harmless. Stresses from the powerful forces generated by grinding and clenching can wear down teeth or even loosen them.
Read Dental StoryMillions of people in the United States, particularly teenage girls and young women, suffer from health-threatening eating disorders, and dentists are often the first to spot the signs.
Read Dental StoryEverybody gets a dry mouth from time to time. Temporary mouth dryness can be brought on by dehydration, stress, or simply the normal reduction in saliva flow at night.
Read Dental StoryMaintaining good oral health has many rewards: A sparkling smile, fresh breath, and healthy gums. But recent scientific evidence suggests that it may have an even greater benefit to your overall health.
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