What You Should Know About TMJ Disorder

頬に手を当て眉をしかめる男性From a young age, we learned about the importance of taking care of our smiles and what the ins and outs of preventive dental care looked like. Indeed, our smiles are constantly facing a barrage of oral bacteria-related threats, so the least we could do is offer a helping hand. Even still, nontraditional dental concerns such as sleep apnea and chronic teeth grinding can cause their fair share of damage, and seeking treatment sooner rather than later is a must. In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX dentist explains what TMJ disorder is and how it affects your oral health.

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Looking To Address Your Disrupted Sleep?

Diagnostic form with diagnosis Sleep apnea and pills.In our most recent blog, we took a look at the effects of chronic teeth grinding and what that meant for a person’s oral health. Additionally, we discussed how this nontraditional dental concern could actually develop into a dangerous jaw dysfunction known as TMJ disorder, and what a person’s treatment options might be following such a diagnosis. Believe it or not, nontraditional dental concerns can actually impact your overall physical health, making them a major issue you want to have addressed sooner rather than later. In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX dentist looks at the damaging effects of sleep apnea, as well as how it impacts your overall health.

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How Much Damage Does Bruxism Cause?

Negative feeling concept. Dissatisfied redhead prosperous businesswoman clenches teeth from irritation, keeps hands under chin, wears transparent glasses and black formal outfit, isolated on pink wallIt goes without saying that your smile serves many important purposes throughout the course of your life. From performing routine tasks such as biting, chewing, and eating to communicating your overall confidence and happiness in life, we as a society tend to place a heavy emphasis on our smile’s importance. While you may be making the effort to keep your teeth clean and protected, bear in mind that nontraditional dental concerns impact your health as well. In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX dentist discusses the way chronic teeth grinding can influence your smile’s health, as well as what you can expect from the treatment process.

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Conroe Events Happening This Weekend

Oktoberfest concept with pretzel and blue simbol flag on wood background, copy space, top view, flat lay, borderIt’s that time of the week again, folks! Autumn is finally here as of yesterday, and the Fall events are coming at you in full swing. Every Friday, our team likes to take a break from our regular dental posting to bring you a few fun-filled events taking place in the area so as to encourage our patients to live their best lives and truly take in what Conroe has to offer. In today’s community blog post, your Conroe, TX dentist explores a few great events taking place in the area this weekend, and we hope you will stop by to check them out.

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Taking Better Care Of Your Gum Tissues

Concept of having strong healthy straight white perfect teeth at old age. Cropped portrait of beaming smile female pensioner pointing on her teeth, isolated over violet backgroundWhether you are aware of it or not, your smile is constantly fending off the threats of oral bacteria, germs, and other concerns. In fact, this process occurs on a daily basis, and even natural defenses that are in place are not always enough to fend off such threats. To assist, your dentist typically recommends practicing a well-rounded preventive routine, which is intended to strengthen your natural defenses and keep your smile safe. Sometimes, however, patients neglect one or more elements of their oral health, leading to complications. In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX dentist takes a look at the need for regular periodontal care and how you can take strides to improve your routine.

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Dietary Influences On Your Oral Health

Selection of healthy food on rustic wooden backgroundYour oral health is the most important factor to consider when you are providing care for your smile. After all, there are several sources of harm or damage that your smile can endure on a daily basis and, unfortunately, not nearly as many natural defenses in line to protect it. Though you may be taking strides to provide regular dental prevention, it is important to recognize that your smile is affected by a bit more than just brushing and flossing. In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX dentist takes a look at the different ways your diet influences your oral health and how you can take strides to provide better protection.

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Let’s Revisit Your Preventive Dental Routine

ConroeYour smile’s health is affected by a host of concerns throughout the course of your lifetime, and these issues simply do not stop on their own. Indeed, what begins as minor infections may develop into even greater concerns down the line, costing you a tooth or two in the process. Although you may feel as though you are doing what you can to keep your pearly whites safe, it does not hurt to revisit your routine and check for potential areas of improvement. In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX dentist takes a look at ways you can improve your preventive dental routine, and how in-office visits can help.

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Prosthetic Options For Varying Degrees Of Loss

Dental crown and prosthesis for total gluing and install the patient after surgery, implantIt goes without saying that your smile is one of your greatest assets. Not only does it help you accomplish a host of routine tasks – from biting and chewing to eating – but it can also communicate a great deal about you and your personality. Indeed, we as a society tend to place a heavy emphasis on how our smile appears, which means sporting so much as a single blemish or even gap can be traumatizing for some. Unfortunately, tooth loss is not always predictable, and once a structure is gone, it is gone for good. In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX dentist discusses prosthetic solutions that address varying degrees of tooth loss, as well as how our team can help.

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Explore New Concepts In Conroe This Weekend

Clay disc target for skeet shooting flying against the colorfulIn our last community blog post, our team took a look at a few family-friendly events taking place in the area that we thought might be a fun time for some of our patient families. It is that time of the week again, and Friday is finally here! Indeed, our community blog posts are intended to take a break from the regular – albeit important – dental content we put out on our website and allow our patients to enjoy the culture-rich city around them. In this week’s community blog post, your Conroe, TX dentist has pointed out a few new things to try this week that can help you get in touch with your charitable side and explore new concepts.

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How Implants Benefit Your Smile

View from above of a false tooth implant fixed in the jawbone; 3D; 3D IllustrationOur most recent dental blog took a look at instances in which a dental extraction may be necessary in order to prioritize your oral health, as well as what you could expect from the process. Indeed, severe infection and damage may cause your tooth to become compromised, making it beyond reparable. Although your health may be in better standing following an extraction, it is important to understand the need for seeking replacement teeth. In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX dentist examines the way dental implants can address functional and structural concerns, as well as what you can expect from placement.

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