2018
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3 Things To Know About Full Mouth Rehabilitation
Losing teeth is more common than you may think. Around 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth and 36 million do not have any teeth at all. There are a lot of things that can lead to tooth loss including poor oral hygiene and injury. Whether you have lost teeth due to decay or trauma or have teeth that are severely worn down, there are a few things that can be done to restore your smile.
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How Braces Can Improve Your TMJ
Temporomandibular joint disorder can cause a great deal of pain and stiffness for its sufferers. If you're having problems with your temporomandibular joint, you might be interested to know that braces could potentially improve your situation. Read on to discover the way that braces make it easier for people with TMJ to bite, chew, yawn, and do anything that uses the temporomandibular joint. How TMJ Works Temporomandibular joint disorder can be caused by a wide variety of things, from traumatic injuries to simple growth disorders.
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Going In For A Dental Cleaning? Consider An Oral Cancer Screening
When you think of a dental cleaning, you may think of tooth polishing, x-rays, gum pocket measuring, and fluoride treatments. However, many people don't realize that oral cancer screenings can be done at dental cleanings. Take a look at who needs an oral cancer screening, what it entails, and what to do, if you need treatment. Who Needs an Oral Cancer Screening? Anyone can have an oral cancer screening done by their dentist; however, certain people are more at risk and are more likely to need a screening.
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