Have you ever heard of TMJs before? A TMJ, also referred to as a temporomandibular joint, is a pivotal joint in your mouth located in your jaw that is essential for making your mouth function properly. Your TMJs are responsible for the movement of your mouth, including its ability to chew food properly and to open and close your mouth... read more »
Simple inconsistencies in your oral hygiene routine can allow food particles and plaque buildup to gradually harden into tartar. If you skip one of your regularly scheduled dental checkups the lingering bacterial deposits near the gumline can significantly increase your chances of suffering from gum disease. The earliest manifestation of gingivitis typically starts out with inflamed gums that bleed easily... read more »
In terms of oral health care, one of the biggest risks to your smile occurs due to dental erosion and cavities. If dental erosion slowly wears away your enamel, it will eventually cause a cavity to form in a tooth. This is because harmful acids in your mouth can slowly wear down your tooth enamel until a hole known as... read more »
Would you like to know all about tooth decay? If so, you have come to the right blog. Today, our dentist, Dr. Joel Wiersum, is happy to tell you all about tooth decay, which is also known as a cavity, because the more you know, the better. Tooth decay is a serious and dangerous dental issue that should be avoided... read more »
If for any reason you lack any teeth at all, it could lead to a severe downturn in your oral health. Not only can it put you at an increased risk for tooth decay and gum disease, but missing teeth can often hinder speaking and eating skills as well as cause a downturn in your jaw bone strength. Depending on... read more »
When left alone, cavities can become painfully abscessed. When the bacteria and decay takes over the inner tooth pulp, it is able to gain access to the roots—and it doesn’t stop there. It can then spread to the tip, where it makes a pocket that fills with pus. Now, it has transformed into what is called a periapical abscess. A... read more »
When you come to our office for a dental checkup, our dentist, Dr. Joel Wiersum, provides a professional fluoride treatment. This treatment can help you and your smile in many ways. To help you understand why we offer this treatment, our dental team is happy to list the ways it can help you. A professional fluoride treatment can: -Help you... read more »
A dental fracture can range in severity from a minor chip limited to the tooth’s enamel layer or a potential dental avulsion where the sensitive core structures of the tooth are traumatized. Even if you aren’t experiencing any immediate sensitivity or discomfort in the fractures tooth, you should still have it examined by a professionally trained dentist like Dr. Joel... read more »
Dentures are the traditional go-to option for tooth replacement. They are typically removable, cost friendly, and an overall effective method of tooth replacement. We are pleased to offer you four excellent options for dentures to help you restore your smile to its original glory: - Conventional full dentures: This appliance is placed only after any remaining teeth have been extracted... read more »
Have you done enough to keep your smile safe from the effects of halitosis, also known as bad breath? If bad breath is present, it means that there some sort of oral health ailment within your body. However, it can be treated if you understand was causing it. Make sure to implement an effective oral health care planning checklist... read more »