What exactly is considered a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder? When do you need to seek help? Our goal is to help explain what the TMJ is, what some causes are of TMJ disorders, what the signs and symptoms are, and what type of treatment is available.
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Health savings accounts are in a simple term, confusing. Many people have a HSA and are underutilizing it by not taking advantage of the many things you did not even know you could use it for. Being more dental focused we wanted to outline for you some of the things you can use your HSA for in the dental office.
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We host patient appreciation events to show that we are more than just a dental office. We do not just care about your teeth but we care about you and we enjoy going that extra mile. At this year’s event, patients had a chance to win 6 tickets to Valley Fair. We also introduced our 2021 vehicle giveaway, a 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe. To clear up any confusion we have listed the official rules for getting entered in to win.
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“A smile is the light in the window of your soul”- Unknown. For many people a person’s smile says a lot about them. 48% of American adults say that a smile is the first thing they notice about someone. Your smile is important, and in this article you will learn the 5 important ways to maintaining a healthy smile.
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“Does a healthy mouth equal a healthy heart?” Though research has yet to determine if there is an exact correlation, many things point to the answer being yes! Learn how to spot gum disease, what areas of the body are affected, and what you can do to prevent it.
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April is oral cancer awareness month. Although oral cancer is not one of the most common forms of cancer, it is very deadly. Every year 10,030 people die from oral cancer, after diagnoses the 5 year survival rate is 60%. Oral cancer appears in multiple places in the mouth such as, the tongue, cheeks, roof of the mouth, throat, and the floor of the mouth. At your routine dental visit those areas are checked to ensure there is nothing abnormal.
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Pregnancy is a wonderful and exciting time. While your family is going to go through some big changes, so is your body; and I am not just talking about your belly. In fact, during pregnancy your mouth changes as well. The health of the mouth can be affected by pregnancy and in turn your baby’s health can be affected.
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Once a year at your regular dental visit you hear the words, “you are due to update x-rays today”. Let’s be real, no one enjoys having x-rays done, but they are greatly needed. Why do we recommend having x-rays done once a year?
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Parents sometimes wonder why their child who seems to have straight teeth needs braces. Braces are in fact not only for cosmetic reasons, but also help prevent future issues that could affect your child later in life. Some of these issues include sleep apnea, night time grinding, TMJ, and decay. So what are we looking for? How can braces benefit your child?
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