If your jaw or neck feels sore after you wake up, you may be one of the millions of people suffering from sleep bruxism—when a person involuntarily clenches their jaw and grinds their teeth during their sleep, including the following: Severe headaches Facial pain Disruption during sleep Tooth pain or sensitivity Damaged enamel, fractured and chipped teeth Tight jaw muscles... read more »
What are root canals? The purpose of a root canal treatment is to remove infected or inflamed pulp from inside teeth. The tooth is then carefully cleaned, disinfected, filled and sealed. The goals of root canal therapy are to save the natural tooth, stop the infection from spreading, and eliminate bacteria from the infected root canal. What are the advantages... read more »
When dental pain strikes, it can be debilitating. Many rate dental pain as worse than childbirth! But THE SMILE TEAM is here to take care of all your emergency needs. Most dental emergencies involve three main issues: Bone loss and subsequent infection or mobility of teeth Trauma that can range from a tooth being broken to being completely avulsed A... read more »