When someone who is suffering from periodontal disease and catastrophic tooth loss it is a lot to take. The change in appearance and in jaw functionality makes it difficult to eat. Chewing can be painful to deal with too. When the decision has been made to get artificial teeth and the choice is dental implants there is a sense of…
Reasons Why Your Jaw May Start Clicking
Besides being annoying, jaw clicking alerts you to a problem with temporomandibular joint disorder or misalignment. It can also result from other reasons that may develop from wear-and-tear or from stress on the ligaments. The following information provides further details. Does Your Jaw Click? The clicking of the jaw can result from any number of various reasons. According to the…
Foods That Can Increase Jaw Discomfort
If you have problems with jaw discomfort, you may have temporomandibular joint pain because of a misalignment of the jaw or because of another condition, such as bruxism. If you want to ease this type of pain, it helps to pay attention to what you are eating. Removing Foods from Your Diet That Make Your Jaws Ache One of the…
We Can Help Repair Some Broken Teeth with Oral Surgery
There are numerous causes of broken teeth. Most of them happen due to traumatic accidents such as biting on a harder object, a blow on your mouth, a fall, or a trip. Poor oral health and wear and tear are also causes of tooth damage. Broken teeth range in severity. For instance, a full crack on your tooth may expose…
Options for Fixing an Overbite That Requires Correction
An overbite is when your upper teeth protrude forward past your lower teeth. Overbites can be caused by genetics, thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, pacifier use, prolonged bottle feeding, or jaw alignment issues. An overbite is more than just a cosmetic concern, as it can lead to uneven tooth wear, speech problems, jaw pain, and other issues. Luckily, there are different…