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The Locked Jaw
Your temporomandibular joint is comprised of tendons, ligaments and cartilage that allows your jaw to open and close and move from side to side. This joint is used every day for eating, speaking…
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Getting To the Root of Your Mouth Pain
Pain in the mouth can originate from many sources. Discomfort may occur in the teeth, gums, lips, the tongue or roof of the mouth. The reasons for oral pain can differ, and it…
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An Infected Tooth is Not to Be Dismissed
Toothache pain can be excruciating. Some people believe that powering through the pain is one way to go. If you can hang in there long enough, eventually it will go away. Although that…
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Why You Should See Us About Your Teeth Grinding
Teeth grinding, medically known as bruxism, can be a serious dental health issue when the grinding occurs regularly. It can damage your teeth and lead to other complications. You may end up needing…
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Emergency Dentistry is a Matter of Convenience
When you think about emergency dentistry, what comes to mind? Is it getting an appointment within a week, or the dental receptionist providing advice on pain management? These are just some of the…
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Is Your Hard Bristle Brush Setting You Up for an Emergency Visit?
Today’s toothbrush choices are overwhelming. Should you choose a round or elongated bristle head? What about brushes with varying sized bristles? How about a straight handle or an ergonomic one? Most toothbrush choices…
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You Do Not Have to Suffer from Tooth Sensitivity
Everyone knows the tell-tale signs of sensitive teeth pain. You bite into a cold smoothie, and you get a ping of pain. Or you sip a cup of hot tea and immediately you…
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Tooth Avulsion and the Young Athlete
An avulsed tooth is one that has been completely displaced from its socket. In other words, a knocked-out tooth is an avulsed tooth. Among young athletes, according to the Journal of the American…
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Why Your Sweet Tooth Is a Pain In the Jaw
You did not think you had any cavities, or at least not any worth worrying about. Suddenly, every time you eat or drink something sweet, you feel pain. You may not see the…
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Why Are My Gums Bleeding?
One of the most common symptoms of gum disease is bleeding gums. Gingivitis begins with plaque buildup on the teeth. When the plaque is not cleaned away, it develops into tartar accumulations. Tartar…
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