“I don’t want x-rays. I don’t want to be exposed to radiation. I take care of my teeth and I know there is nothing wrong.” Many people are looking for ways to be more healthy, stay away from toxins or chemicals, and want to [...]
“You charge too much for whitening; I am just going to do it myself at home” Every now and then I hear a patient say that when we quote them for in-office tooth whitening procedure. And yes, professional tooth whitening is expensive when compared [...]
As a dentist, I hear certain things so often that I thought I should write a blog about it for a couple of reasons. One is to help our patients, and our community to understand just how important it is to know the truth [...]
TMJ is is the term used for Temporomandibular joint, which is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint is injured or damaged, it can led to pain, difficulty chewing, clicking and popping, headaches, locked jaw, and other issues. There [...]
“I first started having pain in my face, and around my jaw joint, around 25 years ago. It got worse, and then I got migraines, and these got so bad, I would hide in my closet since light of any kind made the migraines [...]
If you suffer from migraines, jaw pain, and other Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) symptoms, you are probably excited to learn that you can get permanent relief from your debilitating pain. There is a TMJ dental appliance, also called a Fixed or Removable Orthotic, that can [...]
Many people who suffer with chronic pain have seen between 5-8 doctors, and tried many different medications and treatments, and most of them don’t resolve the symptoms long-term. The main reason is that these medications and treatments do not treat the underlying cause of [...]
Headaches, muscle tension, and migraines are most often the result of a bad bite. When facial muscles are strained by constant contraction, meaning they are held tight for long periods of time, they begin to hurt. These can occur on one or both sides, and [...]
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is the name given to a group of signs and symptoms related to TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint), or jaw issues. Many people suffer TMD and if left untreated, can lead to many debilitating challenges, including pain, dizziness, and migraines. Very often, the [...]
Facial pain can be sharp or dull, achy or throbbing, constant or sporadic. There are many different reasons for why a person can suffer from facial pain. Here are the most common ones: Injury or infection An injury to the face or teeth, or [...]
