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TMJ: Aches and Pains

TMJ, or, the temporomandibular (tem-puh-roe-man-DIB-u-lur) joint, acts like a sliding hinge. It connects the jawbone to the skull. We treat many TMJ problems. This may include: – Pain/headaches in the temples (temporalis muscle ache) – Pain in the joint near the ears – Pain in the chewing muscles of the face (masseter muscle ache) – […]

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Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea can be very detrimental to both your health and general well-being. It can raise blood pressure, increase the chances of developing type II diabetes, cause irritability and tiredness, headaches, and reduce daytime productivity. Signs and risk factors include: – Excessive weight – Neck size – Gender; men are more at risk than women […]

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Do You Know the Best Way to Use an Electric Toothbrush?

The electric toothbrush has been a great addition to home oral health care. On average, our office sees better results in our patient’s gums; especially if you have gum disease. They also can help prevent gum recession. But do you know how to use them properly? Electric toothbrushes do a better job of cleaning when […]

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Crest White Strips: Teeth Whitening Options

I get asked all of the time about options for bleaching teeth. The two most important criteria for bleaching are the concentration of the hydrogen peroxide and length of contact time with the tooth. Right off the bat, over the counter products are at a severe disadvantage because they do not have as high a […]

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