Month: April 2018

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. TMJ disorders can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. While the exact cause of a person’s TMJ disorder is often difficult to determine, there are some common symptoms that you can be on the lookout for. Let’s…
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When it comes to restoring your smile, dental implants are the most popular option. They are permanent, bond to your jawbone to make your body think they are natural and are long-lasting. While it’s important to take the proper steps before getting the procedure done, proper care after the procedure is equally as important. Let’s take a look at some…
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the lower jaw to the temporal bone of the skull. It is a “hinge joint” and is made of up of not only muscle and bones but nerves as well. We already know how TMJ issues can affect your mouth, but can it cause other issues in your body? The short answer is yes. Let’s…
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Most people know how to take proper care of their teeth. They brush twice a day and floss regularly. They also visit the dentist every six months. Sometimes though, no matter how well you take care of your teeth, issues can arise through no fault of your own. One example is needing a tooth or teeth pulled. Let’s take a…
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Dental implants are a great way to replace missing teeth. In fact, implants are the preferred method of treatment by dentists. But, have you ever wondered how exactly dental implants are placed? Most implants are placed using a two-step process. Let’s take a look at two steps involved in placing dental implants in Plantation. First Procedure The first procedure involves…
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is what allows you to open and close your mouth. Unfortunately, often TMJ disorders occur, leading to pain in your jaw or near the ears. Although you can’t stop a TMJ disorder without proper treatments, specific exercises can help ease some of your discomforts. If you suffer from TMJ in Aventura, contact our office today.  …
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Oral surgery is a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases, defects and injuries in the face and jaw, or the maxillofacial area. While there are many procedures that are grouped under the oral surgery branch, some are more common or popular than others. Let’s take a look at a few of the most common procedures…
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the lower jaw to the temporal bone of the skull. It is a “hinge joint” and is made of up of not only muscle and bones but nerves as well. In fact, 30 to 40% of your body’s nerve impulses run through it. Unfortunately, because of that, when you suffer from temporomandibular disorder it can…
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