7 Warning Signs of Impacted Wisdom Teeth
Attend to Impacted Wisdom Teeth Before Complications Arise
What is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder?
How Can I Prevent TMD?
Temporomandibular joint disorder (also known as temporomandibular disorder or TMD) causes pain in your jaw which can result in you clenching or grinding your teeth. It also affects the way you chew, swallow, speak and yawn. To learn more or determine if you have TMD, visit your Waterloo dentist. What is Temporomandibular Disorder?
The temporomandibular joint is located just in front of your ears, on either side of your head. It connects your jawbone (mandible) to your skull (temporal bone). Considered to be one of the most complex joints in the human body, it can rotate and move forward, backward and from side-to-side. It works in combination with other muscles and ligaments to perform several functions such as chewing, swallowing, speaking and yawning.
Problems with the muscle, bone or other tissue in and around the joint can be diagnosed as a temporomandibular joint disorder.
Do I Have TMD?
In many cases, TMD is caused by a combination of factors such as jaw injuries or jaw disease and arthritis, disc erosion or misalignment.
Signs or symptoms of TMD include:
5 Secrets to Maintaining a Healthy Smile
Would you like to know the secret to maintaining a healthy and beautiful smile? Here are 5 simple tips that will definitely help.
Invisalign Braces – Redeem Your Smile and Confidence (in Secret!)
With Invisalign braces, you can have a beautiful, healthy smile without anyone knowing your secret. Our staff explains how these virtually invisible braces help gently and discretely move your teeth into the right spaces.
Is Fluoride Good for Me? Will It Make Me Sick?
Fluoride is present in most oral care products, from toothpastes to mouth rinses. However, there are plenty of misconceptions about fluoride, especially when it comes to using fluoride supplements or adding it to drinking water. Many Canadians are worried about fluoride use and concerned that it could make them sick. Here is some light on the subject.
Reasons Fluoride is Good and Safe
Fluoride, whether added to water or in oral care products, is considered safe. Just some reasons it is good for adults and children include:
It Prevents Tooth Decay – Fluoride is one of the more effective ways to prevent tooth decay, especially in children.
The Ultimate Flossing Guide
Here it is—the ultimate flossing guide! While everyone is aware of how important it is to floss their teeth daily, few know the right way to do it. Waterloo Smiles has created a step-by-step guide so that you do it properly. The correct technique is vital to maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
Tips for Oral Hygiene over the Holidays
It can be difficult to maintain your regular routines over the holidays. Parties, travelling out of town to visit family and a less structured schedule can make it challenging to care for your teeth the way you normally would. When you add holiday dinners, drinks and sweets to the mix, your teeth may suffer more than usual. Here are a few simple tips to keep up good oral hygiene this holiday season.
Oral Hygiene Tips from Dr. Fawzia Husain
Practicing good oral hygiene ensures healthy teeth and gums, without gum problems like Gingivitis, tooth decay, cavities, bad breadth, etc. We all love individuals that have an attractive smile, perfect teeth and confident personality. With good oral hygiene habits, you look great and tend to have higher confidence levels. A recent research revealed that dental plaque and plaque that accumulates in cardiac arteries are similar. This goes on to show the importance of oral hygiene. Let’s take a look at important aspects in oral hygiene.
Oral cancer is on the rise
Oral cancer rates are reaching disturbingly high levels. Today, oral cancer is reportedly more common among women than cervical cancer, accounting for three times as many deaths as cervical cancer. Oral cancer is also believed to be responsible for more deaths than stomach, brain and ovary cancers. In the UK alone, oral cancer cases have increased by more than 25% in the last decade, while in Canada, oral cancer is one of the most common cancers in the population.
Choosing the Best Whitening Treatment for You
While many people focus on oral hygiene – and rightfully so, they tend to forget about the whiteness of their teeth. Certainly straight, cavity-free teeth are a sight to behold but if they where sparking white as well your smile would be more radiant and noticeable. Remember that choosing the right solution in teeth whitening is important but managing your expectations before a treatment should not be overlooked. Here is a recent article that uncovers some of these issues to help you become familiar with the options.