J.B. Dental Blog

Obtaining a permanent smile with dental implants can be quite exciting. Knowing that your teeth are firmly in place and unlikely to require replacement for decades or maybe even a lifetime is something you can certainly smile about. But once they are secured and ready for use, you must commit to taking proper care of them. Here are some of the most common do’s and don’ts of maintaining your dental implants if you want them to last as long as possible.

Does it seem like your work has been overly stressful lately? Do you struggle to find the time to complete anything around the house? Are you dealing with issues related to family or friends? Everyday obligations, relationships, and responsibilities can take their toll on your mind and body if you’re not careful. In fact, many researchers are discovering how chronic stress is linked to poor oral health. Find out what can happen if you avoid treatment as well as what you can do to keep your smile and your overall health in better shape.

You may be unaware, but it is possible that your teeth may not appear even in color after having your braces removed. Especially when wearing traditional metal brackets and wires, the area directly underneath the bracket can appear discolored in comparison to the rest of your teeth. You may be looking for ways to address this problem, but can you whiten your teeth after braces? A local dentist explains why it is best to wait to avoid causing problems with your smile.

It has been a few days, and despite spending quite a bit of time looking at your mouth in the mirror, you can’t figure out why your jaw hurts. Strangely enough, it’s just one side that’s bothering you. What could be causing this, and more importantly, do you need to see someone about it right away? Fortunately, this problem is usually not that serious, and most of the underlying causes are issues that your dentist can easily take care of.

Are you often struggling with migraines? With this condition, you’re likely to experience symptoms like nausea, light/sound sensitivity, and distracting pain that can ruin your daily life. While common, most researchers still aren’t sure what causes these intense headaches. That said, recent studies show that migraines might be connected to temporomandibular dysfunction (TMJ or TMD disorder). Here’s how these two conditions are linked and how your dentist can help resolve both issues!