We all have our own struggle story, from emotional breakdowns to physical scars. Some of us even find our teeth a tad bit embarrassing. They may appear a little crooked, misaligned or sustain stains. But, is that stopping you from giving a shot at your best smile at parties and pictures? There’s absolutely no need to struggle with discolored teeth.…
All of us consume a lot of dark colored foods and beverages in large amounts like tea, coffee, berries, soy sauce and an occasional glass of wine. But over the years, these foods and beverages tend to leave our teeth stained and discolored, putting a damper on our smile. So does that mean you stop consuming them? Absolutely not! You…
You’re rushing out for a morning meeting and you realize you’ve chipped a tooth! Maybe you tried opening last night’s beer bottle with your teeth! Now you’re worried and when you look a little closer, you find some of your teeth stained! So do you still head to the office or run to your dentist first? We’ve all been through…
If you’re one of the 32% of Americans who is concerned about the appearance of your teeth, we’re going to have your queries answered! Approximately 74% of Americans believe that their less-than-perfect smile serves as a challenge for job seekers. And a shocking 99.7% believe that a beautiful smile is vital in a social setting. Teeth whitening and cosmetic dentistry…
For a lot of us, our New Year’s resolution revolves around losing a few inches from the waist, so we design a new diet plan and immediately sign up for a gym membership. But do we really stick to our resolutions? Do we put in the extra hours after work to follow our new workout routine? That’s usually not the…
Is TMJ caused by stress? Or does stress induce TMJ? The relationship between TMJ and stress is complicated. This article helps you understand the relation between TMJ and stress so that you can deal with both the conditions effectively. What is the Relation Between Stress and TMJ? Severe teeth grinding or Bruxism, headache, muscle pain or tension are all symptoms…
Is your jaw tender and constantly making clicking or popping sounds when you chew? Unfortunately all the above are symptoms of TMJ. But do you know that there are still some other unknown or unrecognizable symptoms caused by TMJ which are related to vertigo? TMJ is otherwise known as “the great imposter” as it can cause many other symptoms that are…
TMJ or TMD is a sequence of pain, jaw joint problems and muscle spasms that arise when the teeth, chewing muscles, and jaw joints don’t work together harmoniously. TMD refers to the problems with the muscles and joints that join the mandible bone of the jaw to the temporal bone at the base of the skull. Some TMJ symptoms may…
TMJ is the most complex joint in the body with a rigid in point of closure. You can imagine the strain that we put on this joint as we breathe, talk, eat and swallow 2000 times per day. It is no wonder that a certain percentage of the population reports some level of disorder in the TMJ. Bruxing and clenching…
If you find yourself constantly clenching your jaw and teeth in anger or in stress, you’re suffering from bruxism. Bruxism is a condition that results from constantly grinding your teeth at night. A high number of bruxism patients clench their teeth during the day as well. Since it is an involuntary action, many patients find it difficult to stop. The…