Teeth are made of a fairly strong material called dentin. But trauma, decay, and genetic predisposition can all make a tooth’s dentin prone to chipping. Small chips are fairly easy to treat or can be left alone if not causing any pain. But a frequently chipping tooth or teeth might need a more advanced treatment.
Here are a few of the potential dental treatments for frequently chipping teeth. Discuss your options during your next cosmetic dentistry or general dentistry appointment.…
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Evidence has been found to support the theory of bad teeth having an impact on the cardiovascular system. The link between cardiovascular problems and infected teeth has become the focus of much research in the past couple of decades, particularly about carotid artery conditions caused by oral infection. If you have a tooth giving you trouble, having it taken care of is important to protect your cardiovascular system. Learn more about the carotid artery and some of the symptoms that are warning signs to seek medical attention.…
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Abscess, gum disease, and cavities may be common reasons that toothaches occur, but tooth pain does not always originate from dental related causes. If your dentist is unable to find a reason for your toothache, it could be caused by any of these things.
TMD – Temporomandibular Disorders
TMD is often responsible for causing neck and head pain, earaches, swelling, popping noises, and even pain in your teeth and jaw. Symptoms of having TMD may occur on either side of your face if you are having a problem with the muscles in your jaw, or the TMJ joint that connects your lower jawbone to your skull.…
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