Preparing for a tooth extraction? No need to worry. Here are some helpful aftercare tips to ensure a smooth recovery. Common Reasons for Tooth Extraction There are many reasons why dentists will recommend the removal of a tooth such as impacted wisdom teeth or crowding. In the case of wisdom teeth, your dentist will recommend extraction if they are not…
Indianapolis Dentist Explain Symptoms And Treatment of TMJ
Do you hear a clicking sound when you yawn? Does it hurt to chew? Does your jaw freeze up? You may be suffering from symptoms of TMJ. Located in Indianapolis, Dr. Falender of Indianapolis Oral Surgery & Dental Implants Center offer treatment options for patients experiencing TMJ. What Is TMJ? Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is a disorder in which the…
6 Exercises to Ease TMJ Pain
If your jaw often clicks, locks or hurts when you open and close your mouth, or you have unexplained aches in your head, neck or ears, you might have a TMJ disorder. The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are the two joints that connect your lower jaw to your upper jaw. Strain or injuries to these joints can cause pain and discomfort…
Why Wisdom Teeth Are So Troublesome
Having Wisdom Teeth Issues? Wisdom tooth/teeth (3rd Molars or 8s as they are known in dental terminology) grow at the back of your gums in the back of your mouth, they are the last teeth to come through between the ages of 17-25 and for most of us we will have four wisdom teeth – one in each quadrant. As wisdom teeth normally grow through by…
Jaw Joint (TMJ) Disorder Can Cause Problems Day And Night!
During sleep, we’re unaware of what is going on physically since, well, we’re asleep! We assume our bodies are relaxed and at rest, inside and out. Although our muscles are at a state of rest and our internal systems are under less demand than when we’re awake, certain functions are actually operating at a busier pace than you may realize.…
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