When we watch professional athletes like football players, we often see them wearing orofacial protective gear like mouthguards and chinstraps. There is a reason why athletes wear protective appliances, it is to protect the oral cavity and lower half of the face from enduring hard...
Did you know that keeping your wisdom teeth could increase your risk for common oral diseases - especially gum disease? Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious threat to your oral health. When this condition goes untreated, it can progress into a very destructive disease that...
Prognathism is a craniofacial abnormality where the lower mandible (jawbone) protrudes outward. This condition can cause the biting surfaces of teeth make improper contact. Prognathism can also strain the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) that connect the lower jawbone to the cranium. When orthodontists and general dentists...
Bruxism is a condition in which patients grind their teeth, often without even being aware of it. It often occurs during sleep, and the patient may only realize a problem is present when a sleeping partner alerts them to the fact. This issue can be...
Most patients’ wisdom teeth will become impacted. That is, there is not enough room in the jaw to accommodate the large third molars, so they cannot erupt through the gums. Impacted wisdom teeth are not always symptomatic, but they can cause some serious issues, such...
General anesthesia can help patients maintain maximum comfort during oral surgery, but patients often have many questions about this part of their treatment, especially if they’ve not had much experience with surgery. Here are some of the most common questions that we get about general...
If you think that Botox is just for people who want to camouflage their wrinkles, think again. Botox injections actually have a number of medical benefits, including treating headaches and chronic migraines. In fact, Botox injections can actually prevent headaches before they even start. Patients...
Patients who are considering having their wisdom teeth removed may understand the idea of impacted teeth but not realize that there are a number of scenarios for this condition. One of these is a soft tissue impacted tooth, in which there is enough room in...
The loss of a single tooth can be devastating to your smile’s appearance and function. Patients have a number of options for tooth replacement to restore the aesthetics and functionality of the smile, so it’s important to do your research to determine which choice will...
TMJ disorder is a common affliction that can result in debilitating symptoms and severely impacted oral function. A common side effect of TMJ disorder is frequent headaches. This is often caused by tension along the orofacial region and neck. When conservative treatment options such as...