Posts Tagged ‘dental’
Is Oral Piercings Safe?
Oral piercing is a form of body art and self-expression that’s all the rage among teenagers and young adults. While piercings of the tongue, lip or cheek might seem safe because “everyone has them,” that’s not entirely true. The mouth is a moist place, which means it’s a breeding ground for bacteria and infection. And…
Read MoreSnoring: Can you do Anything about it?
Snoring is a widespread problem, affecting 30-45% of the population. When you take into account those that are disturbed by it, spouses and children, that number will double. It can have social consequences, disrupting marriages and roommate relationships. Snoring can also have medical consequences, preventing “a good night’s sleep” so individuals wake up fatigued, or…
Read MoreThe Headache Question
Chronic symptoms of the head and neck can often be attributed to: • Headache — the temporalis muscle (it closes and clenches the jaw) • Sinus pressure and pain — the lateral pterygoid muscles (it moves the jaw side to side and/or forward) • Neck stiffness and pain — trapezius muscle (it stabilizes the skull during jaw clenching…
Read MoreA Crowning Achievement
When too much tooth structure has been lost due to decay or fracture, the best treatment choice to restore the tooth to normal function and cosmetic appearance is often the fabrication of a crown [cap]. Crowns are usually made of porcelain fused to metal or all-ceramic depending on the situation and judgment of the dentist.…
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