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Could your face or jaw pain indicate TMJ? Do you find that your jaw feels sore upon waking up? Do you have a hard time chewing or does your jaw feel “stuck” when you open or close your mouth? Do you suffer from migraines or sore teeth? If you answered “yes” to one or more of … TMJ: Signs and Prevention Methods
Recently at Philadelphia Dentistry we began using an iTero digital scanner that allows us to do impressions for our patients without impression material and trays. It has been great for our staff and also for our patients as there are many advantages to digital impressions over traditional impressions. An important advantage to note is the … Digital Impressions VS. Traditional Impressions- The next BIG step in Dentistry!
Exercising has numerous positive impacts on your health. It helps with stress relief, muscle strength, combating health conditions, and loads more. What many patients do not know is how exercising can affect their dental health. Believe it or not, exercising can cause problems with your teeth that you may not be aware of. During intense … Exercise and How it Affects Your Dental Health
There are a lot of people that believe their dog and cats mouths are cleaner than their own. There are other people that believe the saliva from a dog is actually a disinfectant and can help kill bacteria. Finally, there are those that are totally grossed out by kissing their pets and are worried that … Should you kiss your pets? Whose mouth is cleaner?
Patients will often ask about piercings and tattoos in the mouth and how it could affect their teeth. In addition to affecting your teeth, there are a lot of potential issues that could pop up from oral piercings and tattoos that affect your overall health, not only in the mouth. As body piercing and tattoos … Piercings and Tattoos in Your Mouth- What Are the Risks?
Dental implants are an incredibly strong, stable, and long-lasting solution to replace missing teeth. The implants are “man-made” roots composed of primarily titanium, a biocompatible metal that fuses to your jaw bone. The implants do not become loose like dentures can. Implants can be used to replace a single tooth or many missing teeth. Depending … Dental Implants: A Permanent Smile Solution
Why get Invisalign? Straightening the teeth has a lot of benefits besides cosmetics. The straighter the teeth are, the healthier the mouth is. This is true for young patients as well as adults. In the past, traditional metal bracket braces were needed to straighten teeth. Now dentists are very successful in treating patients with clear aligner therapy to … 8 Reasons You Need Invisalign Right Now
A big secret to how to look younger is in your teeth. Looking beautiful is often associated with looking younger and the teeth play a big part in this. Studies show that a smile is the first thing people notice about you. Working with your dentist to either preserve your natural teeth or enhance them … 5 Ways Your Dentist Can Help You Look Younger
Bad breath, Halitosis, is a very common problem that can occur at any age. Often it can be difficult to tell whether or not this is a problem for you. One quick way to tell if you have bad breath is to lick the inside of your wrist. After a few seconds the saliva will … 6 Common Causes for Bad Breath
You want straight, healthy teeth? Here’s how to understand exactly what to ask your dentist! When choosing a dentist or orthodontist to complete your clear aligner therapy, you want to make sure that they have a lot of experience with Invisalign. The more cases that have been completed by the dentist, the more knowledge the … Picking an Invisalign Dentist- 14 Questions You Need to be Asking
There is a connection between the heart and the mouth that many people are unaware of. There has been a lot of research investigating this connection and it has shown that people with gum disease (periodontal disease) are more likely to have heart disease. The American Academy of General Dentistry published a report showing that … The Heart and Mouth Connection – What you Need to Know about Heart Disease and Gum Disease
Fixing a Gummy Smile- What are my options? Patients often ask if veneers or braces are the right option for them to correct a “gummy smile.” When you come into our office for an initial consultation, Dr. Cirka and Dr. Meier will evaluate your smile and see how to best achieve perfection. Many times when … Fixing a Gummy Smile- What are my options?