Dental implants are one of the best options for those looking to fix broken or missing teeth. Here is some handy info about our implant process. How They Work A dental implant is a high-tech replacement tooth that mimics the whole tooth structure. A titanium “root” is snugly inserted into the bone and is […]
Many people deal with clicking or trouble opening and closing their jaw completely. Here are some basic facts surrounding this treatable issue. What is TMJ? The temporomandibular joint is located on either side of your head just in front of the ears. TMD occurs when something interferes with the natural motion of this […]
What Is Causing My Jaw Pain? How your dentist in Jacksonville, Florida can help with jaw pain It’s sometimes difficult to determine the cause of chronic jaw pain. If you have jaw pain, you may not care what is causing it; you only want it to go away. The truth is what is causing your […]
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Miami Heat that night. Less than two minutes into the contest, Love charged in […]
Be Alert to the Unintended Consequences of Cancer Treatment to Oral Health Thanks to treatments like chemotherapy and radiation, your chances of surviving cancer are greater than ever. These treatments, however, often produce unwelcome side effects. Treating throat or oral cancer, for example, could damage your mouth’s salivary glands or bone. Saliva is essential to […]
Your Child Isn’t in Danger from X-Rays Thanks to the ALARA Principle Your child’s dental care wouldn’t be the same without x-ray imaging. It’s one of our best tools for finding and treating tooth decay. But since x-rays emit radiation, is your child in any danger when they’re exposed? X-rays, an invisible form of electromagnetic […]
Bone Loss: the Hidden Consequence of Your Missing Teeth Losing teeth will certainly disrupt your otherwise beautiful smile. It could also potentially affect your food choices and whether or not you receive proper nutrition. But something else just as consequential could be happening beneath the surface of your gums—you could be losing bone. Significant bone […]
Get the Real Facts About Local Anesthesia A lot of people don’t like dental work because they believe it will be painful or uncomfortable. There’s an anatomical reason to back up that concern — the mouth with its dense network of nerves in the teeth and gums is one of the most sensitive parts of […]
Fifth Harmony’s Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still “Worth It” Everyone loves a concert where there’s plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house in Atlanta when things went awry for vocalist Camila Cabello. Fans were batting […]
Bad Breath in Children Even the sweetest children don’t always have sweet-smelling breath. If your child has persistent bad breath, it may be for one of the following reasons: POOR ORAL HYGIENE HABITS. Bad breath often results from bacteria on the teeth and tongue that is not effectively removed during brushing and flossing. Tip: To […]