Treatment Info & Tips

What is TMJ?

TMJ stands for temporomandibular (pronounced tem-puh-roe-mun-DIB-u-lur) joint.  It is the hinge that connects your jawbone to your skull.  When someone has a TMJ disorder (TMD), they will often experience pain in their jaw and with the muscles that control jaw...

What Are Dental Implants?

A dental implant is an artificial root for a replacement tooth or bridge.  It is placed in the jaw to hold the tooth or bridge in place.  They are an option for people who have lost teeth through an accident or injury or because of periodontal disease. There are two...

Smoking and Root Canals

This year marks 50 years since the famous Surgeon General report telling us that smoking is bad for our health.  Yet still today 18% of adults over the age of 18 smoke cigarettes.  And each day, more than 3,200 persons younger than 18 years of age smoke their first...

How Long Should My Root Canal Last?

A root canal, also referred to as endodontic treatment will allow you to keep your natural tooth for decades.  Root canals are likely to last your entire lifetime.  However, every person and tooth is different so how long yours actually lasts will depend on several...