It’s normal for the teeth of the average person to suffer stains or discoloration with time. Even proper oral care and dental hygiene may not prevent stains and discoloration 100% due to the type of food and drink you eat, any use of tobacco products and your age. Fortunately, in-office teeth whitening treatments can restore the bright, youthful appearance to … Read More
You Could Improve Your Smile With Crown Lengthening
For some people, it can be embarrassing to smile because they feel like their teeth are too short and not as aesthetically pleasing as they would like. However, it’s highly likely that their teeth aren’t actually short; they may just have gums that cover more tooth surface than average. For teeth that are the proper length, but have too much … Read More
You May be Experiencing Orofacial Pain and Not Even Know it
Problems involving the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or chewing muscles fall within the larger category of orofacial pain. Orofacial pain can involve TMJ discomfort, migraines, muscle spasms in the neck, jaw and head, recurring headaches and pain with the face, jaw or teeth. A human swallows around 2000 times a day and for someone with orofacial pain, the discomfort can be … Read More
How to Stop Grinding your Teeth
If you wake up almost every morning experiencing jaw pain or a headache, it’s possible that you’re clenching or grinding your teeth during the night. The medical term for teeth grinding is bruxism and the longer it continues, the more likely it is that teeth will suffer damage. Teeth grinding and clenching can cause more than just discomfort, it can … Read More