One of the most common solutions to TMJ is the use of an orthotic device or night guard. These custom-fitted appliances are worn during sleep and help reposition the jaw, reducing pressure on the temporomandibular joint. By doing so, patients can alleviate pain and discomfort associated with TMJ.
Chocolate is a better choice than sticky or hard candies like caramels or lollipops, which can get stuck in between teeth or cause teeth to crack. Chocolate also tends to melt quickly in the mouth, which means it spends less time in contact with teeth and is less likely to cause damage.
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Dental work is an important part of your health and wellness, so you should consider the cost before deciding on treatment options! Your dentist is a licensed professional who has invested many years in school and training as well as quality instruments and equipment. You might be able to find a bargain basement professional who graduated at the bottom of his class (after all, someone did). But is that who you want to trust for your dental health?
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Plaque is a sticky film that forms on your teeth, and it can be removed with regular brushing and flossing. If you don’t remove plaque regularly, it can harden into tartar, which can be more difficult to remove. This can cause gum disease and cavities in your teeth.
Now, more than ever, remember that the holidays should be joyful and fun, not a time for rigid perfection. Don’t worry if your decorations aren’t up to par with the ones you see on HGTV or if your holiday meal doesn’t look like it appeared on the cover of Food Network Magazine.
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November is TMJ Awareness Month. TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. What is TMJ? Aches and pains in the jaw can be caused by a variety of reasons. But one of the more common causes is TMD. To find out the source of your discomfort, see your dentist, Dr Fred Wong in Glendora. He will
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Floss at least once a day before you brush, whether in the morning or afternoon. Flossing reaches the spaces between your teeth that your toothbrush cannot. So, this aids in plaque and food removal. Food stuck between teeth not only leads to cavities but causes bad breath.
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The oldest popcorn known to date was found in New Mexico. In 1948, small heads of the zea mays everta were discovered by Herbert Dick and Earle Smith in a dry cave known as the “bat cave.”
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Saliva is important to your dental health as it helps to prevent tooth decay by washing away food. It also aids in your ability to eat and swallow and digest food. If you are not producing enough saliva, you may experience increased plaque, tooth decay, and gum disease.
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Most working-age people fail to realize that one of the benefits they lose when they retire is dental coverage. Routine care, for instance, is not a covered Medicare expense. For that reason, we recommend new retirees consider purchasing a supplemental plan of some kind.
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