Your jaw joint, which is also known as your temporomandibular joint (TMJ), is one of the most powerful joints in your entire body. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to go through the day without using your jaw joint. Your TMJ allows you to speak, eat and yawn. Considering its high demand, it is not surprising
Everyone knows that brushing and flossing your teeth every day are part of a good oral hygiene regime. Regular dental checkups are important, too, along with the annual or bi-annual teeth cleaning. So, what more can you do to keep your teeth healthy? There are many things that support healthy teeth. Here are three that
No one likes to hear that they have a cavity. Tooth decay can wreak havoc on your oral health if not treated in a timely manner. Without intervention, cavities are progressive. In other words, they grow. Like many other diseases and health conditions, it is important to detect cavities at their earliest and most treatable
Just like the appearance of your eyes or nose, you can also trace some of the aesthetic features of your smile back to your parents or grandparents. But what about the health of your smile? While you can’t solely blame your genes for your frequent cavities or struggle with gum disease, they may be playing
If you brush your teeth twice a day and consider yourself a good flosser, why are your teeth getting weaker instead of stronger? It may be some of your everyday habits that are sabotaging the strength of your smile. Weak teeth are often sensitive and especially vulnerable to cavities and damage. To avoid enamel weakening
Missing teeth is a serious concern. Not only do missing teeth cause aesthetic threats and eating difficulties, but they can also lead to several oral health problems as the adjacent teeth migrate towards the open gaps in your smile. Fortunately, modern dentistry offers top ranked teeth replacement options, including the gold standard of dental implants.
Treating the youngest members of your family is something we look forward to at the office of Dr. Mitzi Morris. While our office is equipped to care for adults, you’ll find that we offer special amenities for kids too. We pride ourselves on being a dental practice where your entire family can feel at ease.
Due to their primary role of grinding our food and their hard-to-reach location in the back of the mouth, the molars can be extra vulnerable to damage. Not only can these teeth suffer a fracture from biting down on something too hard, but they can also become weak and damaged when decay is not treated
Do you suffer from frequent tension headaches, ear pain or persistent tightness in your jaw? When the jaw joint (temporomandibular joint) becomes irritated or gets out of place, disruptive issues can result. For many, TMJ problems can pose a significant threat to their quality of life and oral health. You may avoid eating certain foods
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