Your bite – or your “occlusion” – is the way your top and bottom teeth and jaws fit together. In a perfect scenario, your bite is excellent, which means everything fits together comfortably without causing strain. When you suffer from a poor bite or “malocclusion” things don’t fit together like puzzle pieces. Unfortunately, this can […]
True-Or-False Quiz: About Headaches
When it comes to understanding headaches, why you get them, and how to make them stop, the process can feel quite overwhelming. Many people assume they are just “headache people” who are more prone to the problem and rely on over-the-counter pain relievers to alleviate mild to moderate discomfort. Others suffer from extremely severe discomfort […]
Pediatric Dentistry Treatments
Do you know what to expect from pediatric dentistry? Are you familiar with the variety of treatments we offer? Or, do you simply think of children’s dental care as something that includes compassion and a gentler approach but that is technically identical to adult care? The not-so-great news is that if you don’t know much […]
Address Headaches With Bruxism Treatment
Getting to the bottom of your chronic headaches can feel like a major headache of its own. Fortunately, by visiting us for a consultation, we can quickly help you identify dental disorders or problems that may be contributing to or causing your discomfort. For example, a disorder called bruxism is commonly associated with many types […]
Tips for Dental Headache Relief
Headache relief is often an important part of many patients’ dental treatment. Like a toothache, head pain can indicate a number of chronic dental health issues, from unconscious teeth-grinding and TMJ disorder to obstructive sleep apnea, and more. Diagnosing the source of your chronic headaches is the first step to finding relief, and will require […]
Chronic Headaches from TMJ Disorder?
For many people, jaw movement is not an obvious part of oral health. However, its importance should not be underestimated. The joints that control your jaw, known as temporomandibular joints, are located on either side of your mouth, next to each ear. As your mouth opens and closes, the joints should pivot and glide together. […]
More Comfortable Treatment with Dental Sedation
Because dental treatment may sometimes involve one or more complex procedures, anesthesia and dental sedation are frequently a necessary part of treatment. Local anesthesia is administered to block nerve signals and reduce physical discomfort, while sedation and general anesthesia help calm your nerves and keep you relaxed. For patients who experience dental fear or phobia, […]
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When Your Tooth Is Giving You a Headache
A toothache is worrisome for a number of reasons. Its cause can range from tooth damage to a developing cavity, and its severity can range from mildly annoying to severely painful. If not treated, the tooth’s condition and discomfort will continue to grow worse, potentially leading to recurring headaches. As if a toothache isn’t disruptive […]
5 Signs You Might Have Bruxism
One in three people suffer from bruxism, according to a study. Are you one of those patients who grinds their teeth? Even though bruxism is prevalent, not everyone has heard the term before or is aware of the condition. Bruxism is habitual grinding and clenching of your teeth. The difference that sets bruxism apart? The […]
Common Causes of Headache & Head Pain
Did you know that some of the common causes of headache and head pain are dental-related and could be remedied by treatment from your dentist? The health of your mouth, the positioning of your teeth, and the proper functioning of your jaw joints are just some aspects of your dental health that all play a […]
