Botox and Bruxism

Botox and Bruxism

by | Feb 12, 2018 | General

Do you grind your teeth at night? Grinding and clenching during sleep is known as bruxism, and can cause damage to the teeth and jaw. Many patients with this condition wear a mouth guard at night for protection, but headaches and aching jaws are often symptoms that...
Should You Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

Should You Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?

by | Sep 22, 2017 | Wisdom Teeth

Over the years opinions have gone back and forth over the pros and cons of having wisdom teeth removed. Hossein Ghaeminia of Radboud University will receive his PhD for his current research into problem-free wisdom teeth. He undertook a systematic review of all of the...
Test Your Dental Implants with Chewing Gum

Test Your Dental Implants with Chewing Gum

by | Sep 2, 2017 | Dental Implants

Occasionally a small percentage of dental implant patients develop inflammation that could delay healing after dental implants. Bacteria can develop which causes this inflammation. In the future, possibly the next few years, patients can benefit from an affordable and...

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Periodontal Disease

by | Jul 31, 2017 | General

In our last blog article, we looked at the balance of healthy bacteria in the mouth, or the “oral microbiome”, and its relationship to diabetes. Today we focus on another common disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA, and the fact that this condition also causes...