The dental term for gapped front teeth is ‘diastema.’ Although, by today’s beauty standards, having a gap between front teeth is not seen as a desirable characteristic, it has given unique appeal to certain famous names. These include Lauren Hutton, Madonna, football/talk show host Michael Strahan, and country music star… Read More…
It’s not unusual to see a new patient who complains of having jaw pain, some for many years. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is located in front of the ear on each side of your head, connecting the lower jaw to the skull. The jaw joint is one of the most… Read More…
Very few of us have teeth that are perfectly aligned. Various flaws in development can leave many people with crooked or overlapped teeth or jaws with abnormalities. Too, improperly designed crowns and fillings can also contribute to an uneven bite. Yet, bite misalignment is one of the main sources of… Read More…
A crown (referred to by some as a ‘cap’) is a tooth-shaped cover placed over a tooth that is broken, cracked, fractured, worn or decayed. Crowns are necessary to protect teeth that have fillings that make up too much of the tooth. A crown is also useful in saving a… Read More…
While the eyes are said to be the “window of the soul,” the mouth is credited for being the “window to the body.” And, rightly so. So much in our overall health originates in the mouth. While speech and the digestion process are commonly known to begin in the mouth,… Read More…
I never cease to be amazed at the transformation of people who have smile makeovers. It’s easy to be excited with them! As I watch each look in the mirror at their ‘new’ smile, I know the benefits they’ll come to realize are much more than an enhanced appearance. Over… Read More…
When deciding on a new roof for your family’s home, would you pick the cheapest company, realizing the materials and workmanship will likely be inferior? Occasionally, our phone staff receives calls from people who are calling dental offices to check fees. While we all want to spend our money wisely,… Read More…
Bruxism (teeth grinding) can lead to worn teeth, pain in the jaw joints, headaches, and disrupt sleep that results in daytime fatigue. Bruxism is most often associated with bite misalignment, but researchers are finding that grinding one’s teeth during sleep can also be a symptom of sleep disordered breathing. Sleep… Read More…
Here are just a few of the comments we’ve heard after patients have had smile enhancements: “I feel so much better about how I look now!” “This is the best thing I’ve ever done! It’s taken years off my appearance!” “I never knew what a boost in confidence this would… Read More…
Even though some people with sleep problems are of a ‘normal’ weight for their height, many tend to struggle with their weight. Research has shown that sleep disorders contribute to weight gain, and no wonder. When a body feels fatigued and wrung out during the day, it’s difficult to push… Read More…
