Contact sports are a wonderful way to engage in physical exercise and teamwork. Unfortunately, contact sports always carry the risk for injury, and as dentists, we concern ourselves with trauma that affects the mouth, teeth, and jaws. The great news is that we have a simple preventive solution for those participating in contact sports: athletic […]
We think it is pretty safe to say that 2020 has been a stressful year all around. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to affect our culture, our economy, and our everyday lives. Stress can manifest itself physically in the human body in various ways. The manifestation we, as dental professionals, most commonly see is teeth […]
Tooth sensitivity is not normal, and it isn’t something that you just have to live with. You should not have to eat and drink everything at room temperature because you want to avoid the twinges of pain caused by hot and cold temperatures. Are you ready to take action against sensitive teeth? Step One: Talk […]
We hear this one all the time. It is a dangerous myth because it could put you in a truly life-threatening situation. We want to make the argument that maintenance is much better than repair when it comes to dentistry. Maintenance vs. Repair Analogy Think of your car. We all know that we are supposed […]
Many of our newer patients are surprised to hear us asking about their quality of sleep. To some, it may seem like sleep problems and dentistry are completely unrelated. There is a two-way link between dentistry and sleep-disordered breathing issues like sleep apnea. What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a condition when a person […]
If Dr. Chowning and our hygienists have recommended a nightguard for clenching or grinding, that means they have seen signs of damage to your teeth, gums, muscles or jaws. As part of our commitment to preventive dentistry, we believe it is essential to catch these signs of damage as early as possible and give you […]
What is Bruxism? Bruxism is the medical term for the grinding of teeth or the clenching of jaws. Bruxism often occurs during deep sleep or while under stress. Clenching and/or grinding the teeth can be a subconscious act, meaning you are unaware that you are doing it. Many people clench or grind their teeth when […]
Many people experience sensitive teeth, and not everyone has the same symptoms. You can have one sensitive tooth, or a mouth where every single tooth feels sensitive. You can have sensitivity to cold and/or hot temperatures and sweet and/or sour flavors. However you experience it, it is no fun! Teeth are not supposed to be […]
What is TMD? TMD stands for TemporoMandibular Disorder or Dysfunction. People commonly refer to this as “TMJ”. TMJ actually means TemporoMandibular Joint, and we all have two TMJ’s. TMD is what dentists refer to when the joint has a problem. There are many different types of problems and different levels of severity of these problems. […]
