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Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: More Than a Mouthful
Your temporomandibular joint connects your jaw to the rest of your skull. It sits right below your ears, and when it is strained or damaged,

Mouth Guards
This month, parents across the country will be flooding their backyards and creating ice rinks for themselves and their kids to play hockey. Most backyard

Wisdom teeth: What are they and why do we remove them?
Your wisdom teeth are the third of the three sets of molars in the back of your mouth, and the ones that sit farthest to

Your smile: more than just a pretty face
The simplest things can prompt a healthy smile: a word, a sound or a picture. But the biological science behind our grins is actually quite

Chewing gum: beyond fresh breath
We all grew up hearing the same story about gum: don’t chew it because it’s bad for your teeth. While that’s true for sugary bubble

Post-Root Canal Care
After your root canal, it is possible to have some discomfort when the anesthesia wears off. This is temporary, and best managed with over-the-counter pain

What Are Dentures?
Dentures are prosthetics used to replace some — or all — of your natural teeth. Sometimes teeth fall out due to health issues or advanced

Does My Teenager Need Braces?
By the time they have all of their adult teeth, most teens experience misalignments affecting their teeth, jaw, bite and, of course, their smile. For

What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
A dazzling smile can be the key to confidence, but if you’re not entirely happy with the appearance of your teeth, bite or gums, don’t

Tooth myths debunked
Everyone experiences occasional sensitivity in their teeth and gums. Most people will get a cavity or two in their lifetime. Here a few of the

Teeth Polishing: Give bacteria the slip
A tooth polish is the last step of your dental appointment. It not only gives you a bright, sparkling smile to take out into the

Hygienist Services – Scaling and Root Planing explained
To understand Periodontal Pockets, and how they are reduced, it’s necessary to understand some simple dental anatomy. The roots of teeth are surrounded by bone,