TMJ is a complex disorder, one that results from an imbalance in at least one of four different elements of the jaw system. Understanding these four factors and how they contribute to TMJ can help you understand your condition and your treatment. Factor 1: Your Teeth For many people, TMJ begins with the [...]
Tooth clenching (bruxism) is bad for our teeth all around. It damages our enamel and can lead to significant wear on our teeth. Although it's easy to see that tooth wear on the crown of your teeth is caused by clenching our teeth, many people don't realize that tooth wear at the gum line, what [...]
It's normal for teeth to have a little bit of give in them, to be able to move slightly. However, anything beyond just the slightest perceptible motion is probably a sign of periodontal disease. This condition affects about two-thirds of all American adults to some degree, though the severity of disease necessary to make your [...]
Chewing is an action that normally happens without much conscious thought. You just put something in your mouth and chew. Most of the time, you won't notice how you're chewing or how your teeth are contacting. But there's actually a complex system at work here that is constantly redesigning how you chew. How Muscle Memory [...]
As we age, our teeth can wear down, becoming shorter. As this occurs, your face will change shape, becoming shorter, too, which can give you a more squat appearance, lead to facial folds, wrinkles, and jowls. A {{{{link id='347' text='nonsurgical facelift'}}}} can restore your teeth to their former proportions and give you a more [...]
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Bluffton, SC
