What Is TMJ/TMD?
When people hear the acronym TMJ, they often believe it refers to a disorder. However, TMJ actually names the joint impacted by a disorder — the temporomandibular joint, which is the hinge joint that connects the jawbone to the skull.
Disorders of this joint are called TMD, which stands for temporomandibular disorders.
There are so many things to do to prepare, from meal planning and making arrangements for travel to purchasing gifts and designing your holiday decoration displays, it’s easy to forget to prioritize your health. We all know that the holidays can wreak havoc on our waistlines, as the endless office and home parties typically feature all kinds of tempting sweets,
We’ve all heard it from our dentist, our parents, even our health teachers in school: Flossing is a necessary part of your daily oral hygiene ritual. However, this year, the federal government dropped its recommendation for daily flossing. This change in approach is reflected in many major newspapers declaring that flossing was no longer necessary.
Tooth decay happens when bacteria in your mouth consume the sugars you eat. When you eat food containing ordinary sugar(sucrose), it gives the bacteria on your teeth energy, allowing them to multiply and start making acids that eat away the enamel on the teeth. This “acid attack” causes tooth decay and cavities begin to form.
“Best Practices” means so much more than just being the best!
“Best Practices” in our office means bringing technologies and tools in offering you the greatest success in achieving good oral health and function.
One of the newer “tools” we use is called CAMBRA or caries management by risk assessment.