Category Archives: Dental Articles

Radiation and chemotherapy are commonly used to treat various forms of cancer.  These therapies get rid of cancer cells, but they can also cause damage to the normal cells in a mouth.  Treatment side effects can include painful mouth sores, burning, … Continue reading →

Healthy diet is important for oral health, just as it plays a major role in our general well being. But most of our lives are busier than ever.  We function in a world of drive through fast foods, like greasy … Continue reading →

This dental comic relief comes from http://www.butlerwebs.com/jokes/medical-dental.htm “Dentists can be frustrating. You wait a month-and-a-half for an appointment, and they say, “I wish you’d come to me sooner.” Toothaches always start on Friday night right before the weekend when the … Continue reading →

A little dental humor can go a long way in reducing anxiety before going in for a dental procedure. Here is the first sampling, courtesy of http://www.dentalindia.com/jokes.html What does the dentist of the year get?  A little plaque… What game … Continue reading →

The temporamandibular joint disorder, often referred to as TMJ, presents itself as pain, tenderness or discomfort surrounding the temporomandibular joints.  Its symptoms include: Jaw stiffness, clicking and locking Difficulty in opening and closing the mouth Problems with chewing Pain in … Continue reading →

Besides being used for chewing, baby teeth also occupy space needed for adult teeth to come in.  As the permanent teeth begin to erupt, they dissolve the baby teeth in their way. When the old roots dissolve, baby teeth start … Continue reading →

Most people associate their tongue with a sense of taste.  They do not realize that food odors let us taste more fully.  And what exactly is involved in picking up these odors?  Your nose, of course!  Let’s take a closer … Continue reading →