View PDF It is agreed within all of dentistry that oral biofilm (dental plaque) is the precipitating cause of both gum disease and tooth decay. However, there are other contributing factors that influence the effectiveness of the biofilm causing its damage.

Studies show that as many as 90% of adults experience some form of periodontal disease at one point in their lives. Gum disease is caused by the unchecked build-up of bacteria in your mouth. In severe cases, the bacteria can get into your bloodstream and make its way to various body tissues and exacerbates diabetes, …

What is TMJ? TMJ is an abbreviation for the temporomandibular joint. The TMJ is the hinge that connects the jaw to the temporal bones of the skull. TMJ is also often used to reference TMD, temporomandibular joint disorder. What causes TMJ / TMD? There is a multitude of different contributing factors that can cause TMD. …

Your smile plays a big part in your appearance. It is the first thing that people notice about you, besides your eyes, which influences how people perceive you. A bright smile is associated with good health, confidence, and happiness, which essentially draws people to you and makes you more successful in your personal and professional …

Dr. Iman wants his patients to have smiles that are as healthy as they are beautiful—he’s dedicated to working with his team to provide quality, holistic, health-driven dental care. He will take everything into account—your dental health, general wellness, specific needs and goals—in order to meet your needs and give you the smile you’ve been …

Dentists may prescribe oral devices to treat snoring and sleep apnea that are both economical and effective. Mandibular advancement devices, which move the lower jaw forward to open the airway and prevent snoring, are one example. Newer devices can gently hold the tongue forward using gentle suction to prevent it from falling back into the …

We are a reputable dental practice committed to offering top-class dental services and solutions to both young and adult patients. At our dental practice, we work with a dedicated team with several years of experience in various dental procedures.  We Perform Dental Procedures with State-Of-The-Art Equipment The experienced dentists at our dental practice perform dental …

Obstructive sleep apnea is an alarming sleep condition in which your airway becomes blocked, reducing the amount of air reaching your lungs. You may snore loudly or sound as if you are choking as you try to breathe when your airway is obstructed. Apnea, a momentary cessation of breathing, frequently occurs because the tissue in …

Are TMJ problems common during adolescence?  TMJ disorders can affect adolescents. In fact, such conditions are observed much more often during puberty than in the years prior to it. These conditions can often affect a young person’s ability to participate in school and many extracurricular activities.  Far greater education about TMJ problems and their impact …

Our dental team offers effective alternatives to traditional CPAP, MAD, and TRD treatments, which can be hard for people to live with day-to-day. The Dental Wellness Center is proud to be an early adopter of Dr. Keropian’s innovative sleep apnea oral appliance. Sleep studies have shown that Dr. Keropian’s sleep apnea device is at least …