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Emergency Dental Care

Severe tooth aches that can be so very agonizing and/or  having a tooth knocked out which must  be addressed as immediately as possible by your  dentist if  the tooth is to be saved are some of the emergencies a dentist must see.. In many dental offices,  these people  have to wait until their dentist’s office

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What Causes TMD/TMJ?

Because temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD or TMJ) shares many of its chronic, painful symptoms with other ailments including migraines, arthritis, sinus infections, toothaches,and gum disease, the condition is often misdiagnosed. TMD/TMJ is rooted in the area where your temporomandibular joint connects your lower jaw to your skull. Although this connective region is small—about the size

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Tinnitus and TMJ/TMD

Tinnitus is a maddening experience. A sustained ringing, humming or buzzing in the ears marks this condition. The noises heard do not actually come from some external source, but instead seem to originate in your own head.   Past research has shown a link between ear symptoms and TMJ/TMD, a set of disorders affecting the

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TMJ/TMD Technology

The most common equipment used in TMJ/TMD treatment and diagnosis are: • TENS machine. This machine has small pads that are positioned on your face. Gentle electrical impulses are administered through the pads. The impulses act like a massage, encouraging the muscles to relax. The TENS machine greatly reduces TMJ/TMD pain and discomfort and gives

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The Science Behind the Bite

Much of the process behind jaw function is unseen. Chewing, speaking and yawning are all normal daily routines, but the science behind our jaw movement is truly extraordinary. Neuromuscular dentistry provides diagnosis and treatment for problems arising in this intricate part of our anatomy.   The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a delicate, complex joint connecting

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TMJ/TMD Aches vs. Migraines

One of the most common symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ/TMD) is persistent and intense headaches. These headaches can be very painful but generally are not the same as migraines. Both headaches can tend to feel the same, but the causes are different.   The causes of TMJ headaches include : • Improper bite • Jaw

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Do I Need a Crown?

A dental crown is a powerful restoration that can also improve the appearance of your tooth, while protecting and strengthening it. A dental crown may not normally be considered a cosmetic restoration because most of the time you get a crown to strengthen a tooth. Here are some of the more common reasons why people

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