Wisdom teeth are a puzzle to many. They wonder what their use is in the first place? How many are there, must everyone have their wisdom teeth removed and so on. We will attempt to shed more light on wisdom teeth, giving answers to the common questions people have about them including who needs wisdom teeth removal Indianapolis. First of all,…
Eating after Wisdom Tooth Extraction
When it comes to getting your wisdom teeth pulled, you may be stressing about the long list of foods you can’t eat. Don’t worry – you won’t starve! We want your recovery to be as quick and painless as possible, so keep reading for an easy-to-follow guide to eating after your wisdom tooth removal! DONT’S Remember not to drink from…
TMD / TMJ Disorder Treatment for Frequent Headaches, Jaw and Neck Pain
What is TMD therapy? TMD (tempo mandibular joint disorder) therapy involves assessing your current jaw position. Your bite is simply the position of your jaw when your teeth are together. Until recently, most dentistry has been based on the assumption that wherever your bite was naturally, was the correct position. This is considered “one-dimensional” dentistry. Today, neuromuscular dentists go beyond this…
An Overview of Maxillofacial Surgery
Maxillofacial surgery is an umbrella term that encompasses surgical treatment of a variety of diseases, defects and injuries that occur in the head, neck, face, or jaw. It might be in the hard or soft mouth tissues, in the maxillofacial (jaw/face) area, or on the neck. Maxillofacial surgery is a term used around the world. In the U.S., it’s considered…
What is TMJ and How Can Dental Treatments Help?
If you’ve ever heard that tell-tale clicking in your jaw and felt your jaw lock, you have probably asked yourself, “Do I have TMJ?” Researchers from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research estimate that nearly 10 million Americans suffer from some degree of TMJ disorders. What is TMJ? The temporomandibular joint, better known as TMJ, is a joint that…
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