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Patients with Parkinson’s Disease Have Elevated TMJ Disorder Risk
Last modified: April 11th, 2024
The progressive nervous system condition Parkinson’s disease affects an estimated 10 million Americans each year. Characterized by muscle rigidity and tremors, Parkinson’s disease has no known cure. Now a new...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and TMJD
Last modified: April 11th, 2024
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMJD, can strike anyone at any time. Though there is no one cause for the condition, common causes include genetics, injury and a condition called chronic...
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Understanding the Tooth-Extraction Procedure
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
So you need a tooth extracted and now you’re panicking? Don’t fret! It’s not as scary as it seems, and many times it’s a fairly simple, straightforward procedure. Reasons for...
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How Oral Appliance Therapy Can Help!
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
Do you snore? Well, about 90 million Americans do on a regular basis. Snoring occurs when tissues in the back of the throat relax to the point where they partially...
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Replace a Missing Tooth?
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
If you’ve lost a tooth, especially one that isn’t visible to other people when you talk, you may think you can just get used to it and live with it....
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What Are Cavities and How to Prevent Them
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
Have you ever had a small black dot on one of your teeth that you haven’t been able to scrape off? You might want to get that checked out. It...
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The Many Benefits of Dental Implants
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
If you have a missing tooth, or several missing teeth, you may be wondering what the best solution is. Or perhaps you’ve tried dentures or a bridge and are now...
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Orthodontic Checkups Can Help Prevent Health Issues in Kids and Adults
Last modified: August 5th, 2020
The American Association of Orthodontists reports that about 5 million Americans – both children and adults – are undergoing some form of orthodontic care. About 36 percent of these people...
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Lifestyle Choices May Cause Teeth Grinding
Last modified: April 11th, 2024
Do you grind your teeth? Did you know that you even if you answered no to this question, you may be grinding them while you’re sleeping and not even know...
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Get That Smile Selfie Ready!
Last modified: April 11th, 2024
It’s a term you keep hearing – maybe too much – but you better get used to it: The “selfie” isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. These cute photos are all...
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