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            Identifying and properly treating malocclusions can be problematic. Thankfully, the days of articulation paper and pressure pastes have diminished thanks to advances in technology. While these products have been useful, not all the desired ans Read More

A high percentage of the population has been struggling with frequent headaches throughout their days, so this is something that doctors have been trying to help patients with for a very long time. While other professionals may be quick to prescribe prescription painkillers and blame Read More

A hefty percentage of our population includes “bruxers,” otherwise know as “grinders.” This damaging “habit” isn’t something you can just convince yourself not to do as it’s often a nighttime occurrence. Today we will talk about the steps to take if you know you grind your teeth. Let Read More

Unless you are a 9-year-old, expecting a visit from the tooth fairy, a loose tooth is nothing to be excited about.  Once your adult teeth make an appearance, you need them to last a lifetime. There are many reasons why teeth become damaged and loose, and only one of the following show Read More

The way your teeth fit together when you bite is called occlusion.  Malocclusion, otherwise known as a “bad bite” can happen at any point in a person’s life so it’s important to keep a close watch on how your teeth are working.  Here are some ways you can quickly figure out if you hav Read More

Occlusal Disease Can Kill Your Smile Despite modern technology and the advances with screening processes, one of the most common and debilitating diseases left untreated by dentists is occlusal disease.  Most of us have never even heard this term before. So what is occlusal disease? O Read More

A CBCT scan, or cone beam computed tomography scan, is a type of X-ray that uses a digital computer and a rotating machine that produces a cone-shaped X-ray. This way, the medical professional can see clear, 3-D images of tissues, blood vessels, organs and bones. This is far beyond th Read More

Visiting a dentist should be done on a regular basis for basic oral maintenance and upkeep, but many times, people seek out the assistance from dentists because they are having problems. Aside from pain caused by cavities or other oral issues, a common issue that causes many problems Read More

Dentistry has come a long way over the years. While silver tooth fillings have long been used as a means to rid a tooth of decay and help to protect it from further damage, there are several other alternatives to silver that serve to be more aesthetically pleasing to the eye. There ar Read More