Are you occasionally experiencing painful jolts when you drink hot or cold beverages? This commonly stems from sensitivity caused by gum recession. When the gums pull away from teeth, they leave portions of tooth roots exposed. Unlike the enamel-coated tooth that extends above the gums, the root portion below relies… Read More…
Persistent symptoms – those that don’t clear up in a couple of weeks – are indications that something is wrong. Sometimes, the original causes of these symptoms are the result of an incident that occurred many years in the past. When frequent headaches, jaw pain or discomfort in the jaw… Read More…
Sleep Apnea has become more familiar to the American population as the reason for daytime sleepiness, being more accident prone, weight gain and having a higher risk for heart attack, stroke, depression and high blood pressure. However, few people associate the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ or jaw joint) with breathing problems… Read More…
We recently introduced Dr. Jerry Wesley, an Orthodontist, who has joined our team. Dr. Wesley is the perfect fit for our commitment to creating a correct bite for optimal oral health. Straight, properly-aligned teeth do far more than create an appealing smile. When teeth are in proper alignment, there is… Read More…
American adults are tired. We work hard, play hard, deal with frequent stress and pressures, and don’t get enough sleep. It is estimated that over one-third of American adults get an insufficient amount of sleep, which is less than 7 hours per night. Although more light is being cast on… Read More…
We are pleased to announce an addition to our team – Dr. Gerald (‘Jerry’) Wesley, an Orthodontic Specialist. Dr. Wesley brings over 17 years of experience of creating properly aligned smiles combined with optimal esthetics. He has a long list of impressive credentials and provides treatment with a warm, caring… Read More…
As a General Dentist with advanced training in Neuromuscular Dentistry, I am often referred patients who have a number of problems due to bite misalignment. While crooked or crowded teeth don’t always indicate bite misalignment, they typically indicate problems that will occur, if they don’t already exist. My training in… Read More…
Most people never think of a dentist when they realize they are not getting sufficient sleep. And, as more research is conducted, your quality of sleep is coming to light as a highly vital component to overall health. Lack of sleep is now associated with weight gain, depression, high blood… Read More…
As adults age, it’s amazing how well natural teeth hold up considering many years of biting, chewing, crunching and clenching. However, over time this continual wear and tear has an impact on tooth structure. Many adults who are committed to their six month dental check-ups fail to maintain their oral… Read More…
Worn teeth (where tops of teeth are flattening out) indicate a problem. This problem won’t improve without finding its source, resolving it and repairing affected teeth. In most cases, teeth wear down due to an improper bite alignment, which leads to night-time grinding. Since you’re asleep when this occurs, you’re… Read More…
