With the start of the school year just around the corner, I’m reminded of how often an older patient with a mouthful of dental problems shares the same words of regrets. When I give them the diagnosis of how many teeth need crowns, replacement or realigment to prevent headaches or… 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…

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…

If your tooth edges look flat or you occasionally wake up with jaw soreness, you may be grinding your teeth while your sleep. Nighttime teeth grinding is a habit of one-third of Americans and employs ten times the force of normal chewing. Not surprisingly, it contributes to problems such as… Read More…

Occasionally, a patient will balk at replacing a back tooth when he or she loses one. As a dentist, I know the important role of every tooth in an adult mouth, which goes far beyond esthetics. When a tooth is lost, so is its ability to help the teeth on… Read More…

These days, I often find myself staring at my microwave, impatiently waiting the 60 seconds needed for a cup of steaming hot tea. I have to remind myself that I used to wait far longer to boil water on the stove for the same thing. It seems we have grown… Read More…

Once upon a time, if you had pain, you took aspirin. Now, drug options have greatly expanded. For most mild to moderate pain, over-the-counter pain relievers, like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or acetaminophen are the first choice. Because these medications do not require a prescription, many assume they are safe…. Read More…

If you can’t figure out why you have frequent headaches, you may want to visit a dentist who is trained in neuromuscular dentistry. As a neuromuscular dentist, I have advanced training with unique knowledge to treat TMJ issues and bite misalignment that contribute to headaches, migraines, clenching and grinding teeth,… Read More…

I recently saw a new patient who suspected he was having TMJ problems due to frequent headaches. During our initial conversation, I learned that he’d seen 3 different dentists over the past 4 years. He had jumped around because, as he explained, he kept seeing new patient specials that were… Read More…