Many people are understandably reluctant to see the dentist. Dental visits can be expensive even to the people who have health insurance, and dental visits can be uncomfortable even for the people who see skilled dentists. However, going to the dentist on a regular basis can help people prevent a wide range of different health problems in the short-term and the long-term. The warning signs that people might be able to spot could stop them from developing truly serious and expensive problems down the line.
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Signs You Need to See Your Dentist
July 29, 2016
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How to Prevent TMJ Problems
July 18, 2016
If you have TMJ, that means that the hinge that connects your upper and lower jaw isn’t functioning like it should. You might not realize it, but this particular hinge is one of the more complex ones in your entire body. It is responsible for moving your lower jaw backward, forward and to the side. Anytime there is an issue that prevents all of the discs, bones, ligaments and muscles from being able to work the way they should, the condition is referred to as TMJ.
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Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
July 8, 2016
Your wisdom teeth are the last set of molars on either side of your lower and upper jaws. They are considered your third molars and are your last teeth to come in. Wisdom teeth often start appearing when you are in your late teens or early 20s. These teeth often become impacted because there isn’t enough room in your mouth for them to come through. In some individuals, the wisdom teeth don’t come in straight. They come in sideways. In other individuals, the wisdom teeth are tilted in the jaw. Every situation is different.
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