Blog Archive: Nov 2019

There are so many fields of dentistry that it is worth knowing the difference between each and how treatments can assist you. Preventative Dentistry Preventative dentistry is the foundation of good dental health, involving regular dental examinations, hygiene treatments and x-rays. While the recommendation is to see the dentist at least every six months, at […]

Temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ disorder is a problem affecting the jaw joints hinging your lower jaw. When your teeth, jaw joints and facial muscles are imbalanced, the muscles and joints can become inflamed creating various problems such as jaw pain, facial pain, chronic headaches or migraines and earache. The pain can even extend into […]

If you require extensive surgery your doctor may recommend you visit your dentist before hand because oral health and overall health are closely linked. People with poor oral health and who undergo surgery run the risk of oral bacteria entering the body and interfering with healing. Sometimes surgeons will require what’s called dental clearance before […]