Critical Link: Dental Care and Blood Pressure

Critical Link: Dental Care and Blood Pressure

Believe it or not, there is a critical link between your dental care and blood pressure. Hypertension, the clinical term for high blood pressure, is one of America’s most prevalent cardiovascular conditions. Still, we rarely hear about oral health consequences...
Causes and Cures for Tooth Nerve Pain

Causes and Cures for Tooth Nerve Pain

Tooth nerve health is essential. You use your teeth every day, from smiling to chewing to talking. Teeth are an integral part of your everyday life, and because of this, they’re prone to injury. When you damage a tooth, it usually causes tooth nerve pain and...
Teeth Whitening: Should You Get It Done?

Teeth Whitening: Should You Get It Done?

One of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures is teeth whitening. Teeth whitening services are a great way to get a brighter smile. Having whiter teeth can make you feel more confident. That’s why so many people go to their dentists for this procedure. If you’re...
What Kind of TMJ Treatments Are There?

What Kind of TMJ Treatments Are There?

In a previous last post, we explained what TMJ is. TMJ is an acronym for the Temporomandibular Joint. It connects the lower jawbone to the skull and we use it for chewing and speaking. To clarify, the joint is a sliding hinge that allows the jaw to move up and down...
TMJ: My Jaw Hurting and Frozen!

TMJ: My Jaw Hurting and Frozen!

TMJ is an acronym for the Temporomandibular Joint. The temporomandibular joints are located on both sides of the face, just in front of the ears. It connects the lower jawbone to the skull and is used in chewing and speaking. The joint is a sliding hinge that allows...