Orofacial Pain: Causes and Their Treatments

July 22, 2024

Are you tired of dealing with facial, jaw, or mouth discomfort? If so, or if this discomfort worsens or has persisted, it may be time to speak with an orofacial...

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Bone Grafting: What It Is & How It Helps

June 12, 2024

Have you ever heard of bone grafting? It might sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but it's actually a super cool and helpful medical procedure. Let's explore...

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3 Tips to Prevent Root Resorption

May 15, 2024

Root resorption is when the roots of your teeth start to wear away and get absorbed by your body. This can cause problems and even lead to losing your teeth...

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5 Best TMJ Exercises for Pain Relief

April 10, 2024

Do you ever have pain or strange sensations in your jaw joint? Does it make sounds or feel tight when you open your mouth? If so, you might have something...

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1 or 2 Visit Root Canals?

June 27, 2019

As you may have noticed in a previous post, dentists sometimes like to argue…and if you’ve ever taken part in an academic debate, it can get pretty intense. Like, insulting...

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Oral Lumps & Bumps

April 24, 2019

Bumps like the one in the photo above are common in most dental practices. The good news is that most of them are non-cancerous and constitute more of an annoyance...

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Antibiotic Use and Abuse

March 25, 2019

Antibiotic prescriptions are commonly written in dental offices across the US & Canada every day. We use them to manage infections, reduce pain and prevent possible infections associated with certain...

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Why does my mouth burn?

February 25, 2019

Burning mouth disorder is miserable. Of course, so are most disorders, which is maybe why this condition is also knows as burning mouth syndrome (not much better), glossodynia (what?), stomatodynia...

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Botox

December 18, 2018

What is Botox? Botulinum toxin A (BoTnA), commonly known as Botox, is mostly known for esthetics. It can smooth wrinkles, often giving people a younger appearance. It is a purified...

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Why CBCT For Endodontics ?

November 18, 2018

What is CBCT? Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is an x-ray technology that allows dentists to see your orofacial structures in 3-D. Traditional dental xrays are 2-D and are usually...

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