Archive for January, 2018

Can TMJ Surgery End My Symptoms?

Say “TMJ,” and most people think of a harmless popping or clicking in the jaw. For patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, however, you know the symptoms can be anything but harmless. Our jaw joints are composed of many working parts—bones, cartilage, ligaments, and muscles—and improper function in any of those parts can affect every […]

Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for Wisdom Teeth

There are two camps on the subject of wisdom teeth. One side points to impacted third molars, infections, and painful cysts that form around wisdom teeth, and says “remove them before they cause trouble.” The other side points at the many people who have kept their wisdom teeth without issue and cries “there’s no need […]

Are Your Wisdom Teeth Causing You Problems?

Wisdom teeth are not inherently bad, but they do cause problems for a lot of people. This is why many people choose to have them extracted before they erupt. If you did not have your wisdom teeth removed as a teen or young adult, your third molars may be fine. Either way, you should know […]

Are Dental Implants Worth the Time and Expense?

If you’ve suffered tooth loss, you have probably done some research to compare the options for replacing your missing teeth. You may already wear a dental bridge, but have heard that dental implants are better. It can be a shock, however, when you learn that dental implants may take 3-6 months to heal and stabilize […]