You probably learned to brush your teeth at a very young age—most parents start brushing a child’s teeth as soon as they appear and teach children to brush their own teeth as soon as they are coordinated enough to do it alone. While teeth brushing morning and night is part of almost everyone’s routine, you […]

Everyone has two temporomandibular joints (often abbreviated as TMJ) located on each side of your jaw. The joint helps your jaw open and close so you can speak, chew, and use your mouth each day. Millions of people experience pain as a result of TMJ disorders (also abbreviated as TMJ). In some cases TMJ could […]

You’ve probably heard people tell jokes comparing root canals to some of the worst experiences in life, and perhaps that has made you a little nervous about the prospect of needing a root canal at some point. Before you get all worked up about how bad it might be, here are some common myths (and […]

One of the most common questions that people ask about fillings is whether or not the amalgam ones (made of metal) are a safe option for treating cavities. While there has been a lot of controversy around these fillings, the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have both reaffirmed their […]