Dr. Cobb, with his 25 years of practice, takes a holistic approach with his patients and looks at their entire system instead of just looking at their teeth. He understands occlusal disease, which is an imbalance of the jaws, teeth, muscles and joints. It is imperative that this system work in harmony to prevent temporomandibular [...]
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Your smile is one of the first things that someone notices about you when they first meet you and not having a straight, pearly-white smile can cause you to have problems with your self-esteem. Besides contributing to poor self-esteem, problems with your teeth can also contribute to discomfort in both your jaw and mouth. Problems [...]
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Have you ever been right in the middle of smiling, only to stop yourself because you were embarrassed about your teeth. A lot of people have silver colored fillings, which are also known as “amalgam” fillings. These fillings stand out against the white color of your teeth, especially if you have a lot of the [...]
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Symptoms of periodontal disease, or gum disease, include swollen, red, sore and bleeding gums that often happens while brushing or flossing. It affects 75% of American adults according to The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP). Gum disease not only affects the gums, but can lead to gingivitis which can cause receding gums and even tooth [...]
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Having broken and missing teeth can pose a lot of problems. Not only can it be embarrassing but it can also lead to health problems as well. It is important to get this problem fixed as soon as possible. Not only will you look and feel better about yourself, but your mouth will be much [...]
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For many people, a fear of traditional braces can be a barrier to straight teeth. Metal braces are usually worn by children, so older teens may feel that a mouth full of metal will make them look younger than they are. Adults who need to have their teeth straightened worry that metal braces will make [...]
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Posted in Restorative Dentistry, TMJ on Oct 7th, 2011
People often suffer great pain when their teeth do not align correctly or if there is something wrong with the two joints in front of their ears that connect the lower jaw to the skull, known as TMJ joints. This is known as temporomandibular joint disorder. In most cases, people with this disorder endure migraines, [...]
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Tek scans, also known as T-scan, are making dentists more comfortable with their patients’ mouths. The T-scan is a sensor that is shaped like a ‘U’ and is inserted into a patient’s mouth. Once inserted, the patient bites down on the sensor, which then measures the force of the patients bite. The sensor also measures [...]
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Cosmetic dentistry includes general dentistry with an artistic twist. It has all of the functional necessities for effective tooth treatment and repair with the added factor of making the dental work look as attractive as possible. The cosmetic dentist uses special materials along with composite and ceramic technology to achieve beautiful results while maintaining the [...]
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A dental crown is a cap that fits over a tooth to increase its size or improve on its shape. Crowns also strengthen a tooth and give it a better overall appearance. They are used when a tooth has weakened, broken or has a large filling, to cover implants and to hold a bridge together. [...]
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