Plastic surgeons and dermatologists were the first medical professionals to offer Botox® and dermal fillers, but these procedures have a definite place in dental practices as well. In fact, dentists are actually the best-suited medical professionals to administer...
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All About Gum Disease
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is entirely preventable. Still, nearly half of all American adults have some form of it. Are you at risk of developing gum disease? Could you already have it and not know it yet? Learn what to watch for and how to treat...
TMD
Do you experience chronic headaches, neck pain, or an aching jaw? You may have temporomandibular disorder, or TMD, a dysfunction of the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. TMD is often incorrectly referred to as TMJ, but this is the abbreviation for the...
Oral-Systemic Connection
When you brush, floss, and visit the dentist, your goal is to keep your teeth and gums healthy. But did you know that the health of your mouth is linked to your overall health? This is known as the oral-systemic connection. A groundbreaking study conducted in 1954 was...