Archive for 2019

My Wisdom Teeth Aren’t Causing Me Any Problems, Can I Keep Them?

If you ask some people, they’d say they’re against wisdom tooth removal if they don’t cause any problems; however, other people believe wisdom teeth will inevitably cause problems down the line, so should be removed. Ultimately, wisdom tooth removal is a personal choice.  The topic of wisdom teeth removal is a hot button topic among […]

The Dangers of Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a potentially dangerous sleep disorder that causes breathing to stop and start throughout the night. The different forms of sleep apnea include obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and complex sleep apnea (a combination of obstructive and central sleep apnea.) Sleep apnea disrupts your sleep and leaves you at risk for many […]

10 Facts About TMJ

1. Pain around your ear can be a sign of TMJ. Most people associated Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain with jaw pain—which is a common symptom, but other pain can also be an indicator. TMJ can also cause pain in and around the ears and head. It can cause ringing in the ears and even hearing loss.  […]

Water Flossing Versus Flossing

Recently, water flossing has become more and more popular. Whether you get a Waterpik machine, a specialty toothbrush with water flossing capabilities, or some other form, water flossing is becoming much more accessible. So, what is it? Is it good for you? Should it replace your traditional flossing with string floss? We’ve got some answers […]

What is Orofacial Pain?

Orofacial pain can manifest itself in many ways, but essentially this can encompass pain in the head and neck region. The symptoms of orofacial pain could include dizziness, tingling in the head and neck, abnormal itching, muscular incoordination, ringing in the ears, or other aches and sensations in the neck and head. It includes headaches, […]

The Effects of Pacifiers on Your Child’s Oral Health

Is there reason to be concerned about pacifiers? It’s true that they can impact the oral health of your child—both negatively and positively. It all depends on how and when your baby is using their pacifier. In some situations, pacifiers can impact the dental development of your baby—this is commonly referred to as pacifier teeth.  […]

What is Sleep Apnea?: 7 Facts About Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a chronic sleeping disorder that occurs when there is a pause in breathing during sleep. Breathing can stop and start many times again throughout the night—causing one to wake up frequently. Sleep apnea makes it very difficult to get a restful night’s sleep. There are many common misconceptions and unknowns about sleep […]

Teeth Clenching and Grinding

Teeth grinding and clenching once in a while is normal and will not cause problems. However, if it becomes a habit, teeth grinding can cause many difficulties. Another term for teeth grinding is bruxism. Bruxism can be a problem at any time but is most common during sleep. For this reason, the issue can go […]

What You Need To Know About Impacted Wisdom Teeth

When wisdom teeth do not have enough room to erupt or develop, they can grow downward and become impacted. Typically, wisdom teeth erupt sometime around the late teenage years or early twenties. Impacted wisdom teeth issues are not always visible. They can grow at an angle toward surrounding teeth, towards the back of the mouth, […]

What Causes Malocclusion

What is Malocclusion? Malocclusion is another term for misaligned teeth. It may be out of alignment on the upper teeth, the lower teether, or the bite may be misaligned. The molars in the back of the mouth should fit together when the mouth is closed. The alignment of the upper teeth prevents you from biting […]