Archive for December, 2013

Helping Kids Enjoy Dentist Trips

It comes as no surprise that many people feel apprehension when visiting the dentist. As important and necessary as regular dental checkups are, many people still feel a sense of unease. This effect is no more pronounced than it is in children. This does not have to be the case though. There are some very […]

Diabetes and What it Means for Tooth Care

Taking care of your teeth and mouth is an incredibly important undertaking. Far too many individuals neglect some aspect of their oral care, and their overall health can suffer as a result. Unfortunately, this can be compounded if an individual in question also has diabetes. Diabetes is a very serious disease which has several commonly-known […]

TMD-Temporomandibular Disorders

A disorder of the jaw that is many times incorrectly labeled as TMJ – Temporomandibular Joint – is TMD – Temporomandibular Disorders.  TMD occur as a result of problems with the jaw, the jaw joint and the surrounding facial muscles that control chewing and moving the jaw. TMJ is the hinge joint that connects the […]