If you suffer from TMJ disorder, you may wonder if there’s really anything anyone can do to help you. Maybe you assume that your jaw pops and that’s just a part of who you are. Then again, you may start wondering if it’s not such an “okay” thing if the popping leads to soreness one day. The truth is that receiving TMJ treatment from our team is extremely significant for your oral health protection! However, that doesn’t mean you need to expect anything complicated. Let us help you become better informed regarding the ins and outs of treatment!
Oral Cancer: Everything You Should Know For Protection
You may think that when it comes to oral cancer, this is something that probably won’t happen to you and that if something did change, you would let us know right away. Unfortunately, the detail you’re missing here is that we can catch it far earlier than you would ever notice it with oral cancer screenings. In addition, it can happen to anyone and early treatment is extremely significant. A bit surprised by this new knowledge? Gain the info you need to ensure you’re protecting yourself as best you can.
Why Schedule Your Exam Right Now?
We know that it’s very easy to place scheduling your dental exam on your list of things to do for the day and then to accidentally forget about it. It’s also easy to say, “Oh, I’ll call the dentist next week” and for that week to multiply quickly into months. To make your life easy and your dental care even easier, we always suggest that patients call right now to schedule care. Consider some reasons why.
2 Things You Don’t Realize About Implants
There are some things you may know very well about dental implants. If you’ve already spoken with us about them, then you know they can replace the entirety of the tooth you lost, not just the crown! While the knowledge of their function is something you may not be short on, there may be other areas that are lacking just a bit. Unfortunately, such areas may be just the reason you’re stalling instead of moving forward with enthusiasm to select implants for your smile. Learning a couple new interesting facts may offer you some very helpful motivation!
Extractions: Wondering When You May Require One?
You might wonder when you would need a tooth extraction. Sometimes, it’s something that you don’t see coming but you suddenly need it. Other times, it’s not a surprise at all because your tooth has been problematic for some time. Let’s examine these categories, so you can gain a clearer sense of when removal becomes necessary, and so you recognize it’s to your advantage to say goodbye to teeth that simply need to go. (Remember, we offer comprehensive tooth replacement solutions!).
Quiz: Do You Know Your Saliva?
Do you know much about your saliva? Are you certain about what its purpose is in your mouth or have you never really given it much thought? Today is the day to take a moment to consider why this is an essential part of your oral health and what might happen should you find yourself without a sufficient amount! It might give you a surprising new appreciation for a moist mouth.
Restorative Care: Why Fix My Smile?
You might think about the cavity in your tooth and figure it’s no big deal. Lots of people get cavities and you didn’t even realize you had one. So, you can certainly wait a while until you get around to worrying about restorative care, right? Maybe you have a cracked tooth or an infection and you think that as long as it’s not too uncomfortable, you can just ignore it. The truth is, it’s extremely important to fix your smile as soon as you can. If you don’t already know why, it’s time to broaden your knowledge!
Have Implants? Don’t Do These Things.
There are some things you should not do when you have dental implants. However, though they may seem obvious to our dental team, they might not be so apparent to you! Rather than hope you figure things out as you go, we prefer to share details that can help you safeguard the wear of your implants. In all hopes, they may remain where they stand for life, so you enjoy a smile that simply lasts. Consider things to avoid, so you can make that hope a reality.
Tongue Rings: Your Questions, Our Answers
What’s that you’ve got on your list of things you’re most excited about for this year? Have you been planning on getting a tongue ring and the time has finally come? However, is there something inside of you that’s making you stop and listen to your inner voice that says, “Your dentist might have a thing or two to say about this and your oral health?” If so, then we would like to take the time to answer any questions you may be thinking about, so you feel better (and so we know you’re educated on the details).
What Your Smile Needs: Time To Get Real!
Humans don’t always necessarily like to have open, honest conversations with themselves. This is particularly true when it’s time to break old habits and start some new ones. If you are well aware that it’s most certainly time to make changes that will better protect and improve your smile health but you haven’t been earnest about the details in a while, why not start now? It’s a brand new year, you’ve got 12 months to get things in order, and the only thing that will happen is that things will get better! Need some help getting started? We’re on it!
