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Many adults understandably hesitate when faced with the need for braces late in life. Traditional braces have long been associated with adolescents and children, and the daily inconveniences posed by brackets and wires can be especially difficult for an adult patient to manage.   The good news is that advances in modern dentistry have led […]

If you experience limited jaw movement, chronic jaw pain, or clicking and popping when you attempt to move your jaw, you may have temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) – a common neuromuscular disorder that can trigger a wide variety of painful symptoms throughout your body.   The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a delicate jaw joint that

With all the problems in our national and local economies, many patients have chosen to forgo dental treatment for a while due to lost insurance, lost jobs, cutbacks in wages or other financial challenges they are facing. It’s been very tough for many. Phoenix dentists Dr. Scott LeSueur and Dr. Charles Dodaro spend a lot

Even if it has been years since you visited the dentist, it’s not too late to get back on track with your oral health. And in fact, it’s easy when you visit Phoenix general dentists Dr. Scott LeSueur and Dr. Charles Dodaro. They understand that it is sometimes difficult to visit the dentist on a

Do you suffer from migraine headaches? There are many different causes of migraine headaches. Stress and incorrect bite relationships can cause or contribute to migraine and other facial pains Stress takes a toll on your body in many ways, and two of the most common physical reactions to stress are clenching the jaws and grinding

You may have read some of the online debates about the use of Invisalign® versus traditional orthodontics, and every person seems to have a different opinion. The simple truth, in this case, is that there is no simple truth. Just as you are different from any other person, so also your personal dental alignment may

Although TMJ/TMD is a recurring condition that can be permanently treated with neuromuscular dentistry, patients have begun reporting success alleviating their symptoms through the use of TMJ exercises that stretch and relax the jaw muscles. If you search the internet you may find a variety of suggested exercises to help alleviate your TMD symptoms.  

If you think that dentures are only an issue the elderly need to worry about, think again. Tooth decay and periodontal disease with tooth loss affect young individuals as well as the old, and patients who neglect their oral health find themselves prematurely in need of false teeth.   Fortunately, your options for tooth replacement

You have probably heard other parents tell their children that sugar will “rot your teeth,” and you may have even told your own children this. But did you know that the same bad habits that promote tooth decay can attack your child’s gums and create serious periodontal issues?   Gum disease is an issue we

Gum disease is one of the most damaging problems your teeth can face, often leading to serious and painful conditions, like periodontal abscess, or a pocket between your gums and tooth that harbors bacteria and infection. If you think that gum disease only affects your mouth, however, think again.   Studies have shown that periodontal