10
Aug
Crowded Teeth & Breathing Issues
Did you know that crowded teeth in children can mean that they have breathing issues? In part 1 of this series, I…
1
Aug
TMJ Disorder Starts in Early Childhood
Did you know that buck teeth, what dentists call overjet, is a sign of poor tongue position, likely due to allergies and…
20
Jul
Teeth Grinding and Stylohyoid Ligament Ossification
Did you know that grinding your teeth can cause something in your neck to grow so large you could need surgery? A…
31
May
Posterior Disc Displacement in TMJ Disorder
The Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) is a modified hinge, meaning it allows for hinging movement initially, as a person starts to open, but…
25
May
TMJ Disorder & Bone Loss – how occlusion impacts bone health
TMJ patients are complex because they come with a multitude of different symptoms. Sometimes it’s very obvious: headaches, pain, clicking, popping, ear…
6
Sep
Nightguards and the Stupidest Article I Ever Read
There has been an increase in patients with tooth fractures since the start of the pandemic, and much of it is related…
9
Aug
Staying Current in Dentistry
If you’ve read any of my recent blogs on TMJ disorder, you would know that sometimes I get into debates regarding TMJ…
17
May
Creating the Perfect Smile – Part 1
Smile Design is NOT Simple In this 5-part article, I will describe the details and the challenges of smile design in cosmetic…
21
Mar
Tinnitus & Causes
Tinnitus is a spontaneous, internally generated noise which is heard in one or both ears. It is most often a subjective complaint,…