Author: Pure Smiles

4-11-16 Although exact causes of TMD are unknown, symptoms that frequently accompany TMD don’t go unnoticed. These symptoms include: • Pain or tenderness in the face, jaw, neck, and shoulders and ear • Jaws that ...

Today I’d like to discuss dental crowns. Dental crowns are one of the most common restorations in dentistry. A dental crown is a tooth shaped cover or cap that encases the tooth. It restores the ...

3-28-16 There are multiple reasons that a tooth may crack. Tooth decay, large existing restorations, trauma, and grinding are just a few causes of weakened tooth structures that could lead to tooth cracks. Cracks can ...

3-22-16 Did you know that approximately 30 million adults are affected by bruxism (clenching or grinding of teeth)? Bruxism is most commonly linked to stress and can also be the body’s reaction to teeth being ...

Did you know there’s an old Chinese proverb that says “a smile can add 10 years to your life?” I don’t think there are too many people who would disagree that a smile makes us ...

4-1-16 Dental implants are a great option for people who have lost a single tooth or several teeth due to accident, injury, disease, and other reasons. A Dental implant looks and feels like a natural ...

2-17-16 Tooth loss has serious consequences. Our goal as dental health care professionals is to restore a patient’s mouth before these consequences occur. Restoration includes restoring function, aesthetics, speech, comfort, and maintaining health. When a ...

Did you ever hear the saying “I’d rather have a root canal”? That saying dates back to a time before pain control was used in dentistry. With today’s technology and multiple options of anesthetic, root ...

1-13-16 How many of you have heard snap, crackle, or pop when you open your mouth? And no, I’m not talking about when you are eating a delicious bowl of Rice Krispies cereal. I am ...