Pain is your body’s way of drawing your attention to a problem, which is very much the case with jaw pain. Here, we review the many causes of jaw pain and when intervention is a good idea.
Aug 1st, 2022
Pain is your body’s way of drawing your attention to a problem, which is very much the case with jaw pain. Here, we review the many causes of jaw pain and when intervention is a good idea.
Spoiler alert: An abscess anywhere in your body can be quite serious, and that certainly applies to one in your teeth, jawbone, or gums. Here’s what you should know about an abscess and why prompt treatment is necessary.
You take good care of your teeth, yet they’re becoming discolored despite your great efforts. Here, we take a look at some obvious, and not-so-obvious, habits, foods, and factors that can lead to teeth staining.
You’ve opted for dental veneers, and now your smile positively dazzles. As you look ahead, you want to know how long you’ll be able to flash your winning grin. The answer varies, and you play a big role.
You open your jaw wide to yawn or bite into a double-decker burger, and you feel (and hear) a pop on either side, which is perfectly normal. A popping jaw accompanied by pain and other symptoms is not.
Long before “zoom” became a household name for video conferencing, it has been a standout in the field of teeth whitening. Here’s a look at how Zoom® can give you white, bright teeth you’ll be proud to show off.
Each year in the United States, five million teeth are knocked out in both kids and adults. Your first steps after such an event can spell the difference between saving that tooth or having to find a replacement tooth.
If you’re nervous, or downright terrified, about getting dental work done, there is a solution. Through sedation dentistry, we can ease your anxiety and preserve your dental health at the same time.
You dutifully brush and floss your teeth every day, so why would you need a professional teeth cleaning? From stopping tooth decay and gum disease to whitening your teeth, the benefits of professional teeth cleaning are many.
There are many different alignment issues that stand in the way of having beautifully straight teeth that not only look great but help promote better dental health, too. Thankfully, Invisalign® can tackle most of them.
Those latecomers to your mouth — your wisdom teeth — don’t always make a quiet entrance. Here, we take a look at the several scenarios in which it’s no longer wise to hold onto wisdom teeth.
You’ve opted for a dental bridge to replace your tooth (or teeth) and restore that great smile of yours. Once we put the bridge in place, there are a few things you can do to get the most out of your new “teeth".
Behind every dazzling smile are white, bright teeth you’re proud to show off. If your smile is more on the lackluster side of the equation because of yellowing teeth, we can help with our professional teeth whitening.
Each year in the United States, millions of people walk into dental practices for a root canal procedure and leave with their teeth intact and their pain a thing of the past. Here’s a look at how we accomplish that.
Once your permanent teeth come in, they’re designed to serve you for a lifetime. When something threatens that tooth, such as a crack, we want to do everything we can to preserve the tooth.
Nothing beats the original, which certainly applies to your teeth. But, what if those “originals” are breaking down and affecting your ability to smile, chew, and talk with confidence? That’s where dentures come in.
The dental crown is the true workhouse of dentistry, performing both functional and cosmetic roles. Here’s a look at the many ways in which a dental crown can support and improve your dental health.
You do everything you can to save your tooth, but it’s become more of a liability than an asset, causing pain and threatening your overall dental health. Through extraction, we resolve these issues quickly and comfortably.
Your jaw hurts and you have no idea why. The answers may lie in the two temporomandibular joints (TMJs) on either side of your jaw. Here’s a look at the primary culprits behind TMJ disorders and how you can find relief.
Your smile greets the world, so you want to make sure you’re sending a message of confidence and vitality. One of the best and easiest ways to improve your smile is through professional teeth whitening.
If you don’t have all of your natural teeth, it’s time to consider dental restoration. With the technology of today’s dental implants, you can restore your smile with confidence.
This week in our blog, we wanted to talk about what makes us feel like we are doing our job for our patients.
We just moved to Tyson”s Corner from California and I was anxious to get my son into see the dentist for the first time.
Many of my patients believe that the harder they brush the better they clean their teeth.
Graduation is upon us and our sons, daughters, nieces and nephews are off interviewing for summer jobs, internships and possibly the first job of their new career.
