If we're honest with ourselves, we know that visiting the dentist is not high on your list of favorite activities. As much as we love dentistry and caring for smiles, we know the general public doesn't quite share our passion. That's why we do everything we can to make sure we provide dental care in a way that respects your busy schedule.

The temporomandibular joints are the joints on either side of your head that connect your jaw to your skull and allow you to open and close your mouth, chew, and speak. Because it can move in many different directions, these joints are some of the most complex in your body.

Teeth grinding is when you clench your jaw closed and grind your teeth together, whether consciously or unconsciously. Teeth grinding is called bruxism by dentists, and it can cause damage, discomfort and pain.

There are two categories of mouthguards with two different purposes that you can get from your dentist. Mouthguards for sports are intended to prevent injury. Mouthguards worn while sleeping are intended to prevent problems associated with teeth grinding or other bite problems.

Even if you take excellent care of your teeth and mouth, sometimes an unforeseen incident could put you in need of emergency dental care. Whether the culprit for your emergency is an injury, a rogue popcorn kernel, or just a mystery toothache, our dental clinic is here for you in an emergency.

Dental implants are the latest and greatest in dental technology that allows dentist to replace missing teeth permanently. You may know that implants can replace teeth and are used in complete smile reconstructions and makeovers. But you may also not be sure exactly what dental implants are, and how they work.

We know the majority of our patients work during the middle of the day. You may not work 9 to 5 exactly (maybe you work 8 to 4) but chances are that in the middle of the day, your employer or clients expect you to be at work or available. That's why we do our best to offer teeth cleaning appointments that fit your work schedule.

Cavities, or tooth decay, is a fairly common dental ailment, particularly in children or young adults. Even though most of our patients are familiar with what cavities are, we find that many are still surprised when we tell them they have a cavity! That's because many cavities, especially early on, do not cause tooth pain and may not be visible to the untrained eye.

The choice between clear braces or metal braces is becoming an age-old debate at the orthodontist's office or the dentist's office. For many patients who wish to straighten their teeth, the choice comes down to balancing the affect of orthodontics on your appearance, it's impact on your budget, and the expected or desired outcome for your particular case.

We've all heard that the pen is mightier than the sword. You might also say that the toothbrush is mightier than the drill! That's because if you wield your toothbrush properly, it's a very powerful weapon against tooth decay and gum disease. But like any tool, if you want it to work best, you need to take care of it.