When I was in grade school, we used to sing a song that went, “The head bone’s connected to the neck bone, and the neck bone’s connected to the shoulder bone, and the shoulder bone’s connected …” while touching each body part as we sang. While this gave us a… Read More…

When your teeth are properly aligned, your smile looks more attractive. Straight teeth are also easier to keep clean. With teeth in proper alignment, food is less likely to become trapped. When it does, it is typically easily dislodged with thorough brushing techniques. Crowded, crooked teeth not only detract from… Read More…

For some folks, if their smile looks attractive and nothing hurts, they think their oral health is fine. Yet, a bite that is not aligned properly can cause many problems, such as: • Headaches – When the upper teeth and lower teeth do not meet properly, it can cause strain… Read More…

Sleep apnea means more than just snoring and sleep disruption. It has the potential to have life-threatening effects on the brain and cardiovascular system. During periods of apnea, there are intervals that cause interruptions in sleep without completely awakening you. This means some people are unaware that they have sleep… Read More…

Statistics show that 69% of American adults ages 35 – 44 have lost at least one natural  tooth due to an accident, periodontal (gum) disease, or tooth decay. For those age 74 and over, 26% have lost ALL of their natural teeth. If you are in the 35+ age group… Read More…

More than 15% of American adults suffer from chronic facial pain. Common symptoms include pain in or around the ear, jaw tenderness, clicking or popping noises when opening the mouth, or head or neck aches. In some instances, facial pain is caused by sinuses, toothache, or gum disease. However, this… Read More…

While some snoring can be harmless, heavy snoring can also be a warning sign of Sleep Apnea. Those who are at most risk for Sleep Apnea include: • Men and women with large neck sizes • Middle-aged and older men as well as post-menopausal women • People who smoke •… Read More…

Tinnitus involves hearing sound when no external sound is present. While a number of health conditions can cause or worsen tinnitus, in many cases, an exact cause is never found. Tinnitus can be the result of age-related hearing loss, over-exposure to loud noise, ear wax blockage or stiffening of the… Read More…

We occasionally get calls from people asking, “How much do you charge for a crown?” This is similar to calling a shoe store and asking, “How much are a pair of shoes?” Like shoes, this question is too complicated to answer with a figure, since crowns can vary greatly in… Read More…

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD) describes conditions that affect jaw muscles, jaw joints, and nerves associated with chronic facial pain. Problems involving the TMJ are often attributed to a misaligned bite. When upper teeth do not meet properly to lower teeth, the strain on joints and muscles of the jaw,… Read More…