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The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) connect the jawbone to the temporal bones of the skull. These joints on either side of the jaw allow you to talk, yawn, and chew. They enable the jaw to move in all directions. A problem with the jaw or facial muscles can cause a temporomandibular disorder (TMD).

A deep dental cleaning is different than a regular cleaning that your dentist may give your teeth when you attend a check-up appointment. Regular cleaning is carried out to help maintain the current health of your gums, and keep your mouth looking and feeling great.

A good smile plays a big part in people’s first impressions. Having good teeth serves you both aesthetically and functionally. Porcelain veneers help to cover aesthetic imperfections on teeth to give you a picture perfect smile. They can resolve issues with stained teeth, crooked teeth, and even chipped teeth. If you are looking to get veneers, here is what you need to know about them.

Dental implants are one of the most talked-about dental restorations of the last few decades. These innovative artificial teeth are comprised of a titanium post, a connector and a custom-designed porcelain crown that looks and acts just like a regular tooth. Unlike other solutions, they don’t rely on healthy, natural teeth for support. They are also stronger and more durable than other tooth replacement options.

According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, many people look to cosmetic dentistry to improve their smile. Having a great smile can do a lot to your confidence and personal life. That is why many people research the procedures involved in cosmetic dentistry. If you want to understand more about cosmetic dentistry, here’s what you should know.

Missing teeth are a pain to live with. Not only do gaps in your smile look less than attractive, but depending on where they are, they will almost certainly affect how well you can use your teeth and mouth. Fortunately, there’s no need to suffer from the inconvenience of tooth loss.

A smile makeover is the name used to describe a combination of different dental procedures that are designed to improve and enhance the esthetic appearance of your teeth in order to restore your confidence in your smile. Despite being carried out for cosmetic reasons, many of the treatments included in a smile makeover can also benefit the overall function of the teeth too. 

For many people, their teeth are one of the things about the way that they look that they would most like to change. It could be their color, their position or just their overall appearance, but disliking your smile can have a serious impact on your confidence and self-esteem. Fortunately, there are cosmetic dentistry treatments that are specifically designed to address the elements of our teeth that we dislike the most.

The Smile Perfected technique is a hybrid teeth-whitening procedure. The prophy plus whitening system involves two steps: a manual cleaning of the teeth by a dentist and then the Smile Perfected technology finishes off the cleaning. Many dentists are adopting this technology because of the satisfactory results it gives as well as the advantages of the techniques.

Unless you have already undergone teeth whitening, chances are that you would like to improve on the color of your teeth. Despite our best efforts to keep them looking bright and attractive, over time the foods and drinks we eat, habits such as smoking and the natural aging process cause our teeth to discolor. Fortunately, whitening treatments are widely available and can help us to achieve a brighter, whiter and healthier-looking smile.