Have you kept your wisdom teeth? If so, you might be noticing symptoms like orofacial pain, crowding of your teeth, and popping or clicking sensations when you move your mouth. Retaining wisdom teeth is one common cause of TMJ disorder. When wisdom teeth erupt, they...
Dental implants are unique prosthetics that are used to replace the lost structure of teeth below the surface of the gums and to hold a restoration that replaces the visible surface of teeth. A dental implant resembles a screw. It features a ridged texture and...
Dental implants are advantageous because they can last for decades with proper care. However, in order to get the maximum benefit from dental implants, the patient’s initial conditions must be appropriate for dental implant placement. Additionally, the patient must be dedicated to maintaining the dental...
Does your child always seem to be drowsy, even after sleeping eight hours or longer? Does he or she seem to snore unusually loudly or complain of symptoms like frequent headaches or sore throats? Are there behavioral problems, such as excessive irritability or difficulty paying...
A malfunctioning jaw that causes a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is often associated with a number of classic symptoms, the most common of which is jaw pain. Other signs of a TMJ disorder may include clicking, popping or locking of the jaw joint, facial pain...
Patients who have their wisdom teeth removed by an oral surgeon may gain a number of health benefits from undergoing the procedure. Impacted wisdom teeth increase the risk of oral infections and abscesses, which can access the bloodstream and spread elsewhere in the body, as...
Bruxism and TMJ disorder may be related in some cases, but the two conditions are distinct from each other. Bruxism specifically refers to a pattern of grinding or clenching the teeth, often unconsciously. You may feel some strain in your jaw or notice unusual wear...
Problems like loud snoring, noticeable pauses in breathing during sleep, daytime drowsiness and frequent sore throats or headaches upon wakening can suggest the presence of a serious health condition called sleep apnea. When sleep apnea is present, a patient stops breathing repeatedly throughout the duration...
Have your dentures stopped fitting as well as they used to? Do they move or slide when you eat and speak? If your dentures are affecting your oral function and your confidence, you might want to consider upgrading them. You can improve the function and...
Orofacial pain can be debilitating. It can also greatly reduce one’s oral function. The cause of orofacial pain varies. Some people experience facial and oral discomfort from bruxism (the habit of clenching and grinding teeth) as response to stress while others might feel discomfort from...