Archive for November 2025

Dental cleaning is a simple, painless, and non-invasive preventive dental procedure that seeks to reduce the risk of dental issues such as cavities, gum disease, and bad breath by removing built-up plaque and tartar. Patients often experience some mild vibrations, cooling mist of liquid, and a bit of pressure during scraping, though this doesn’t cause …

Is TMJ causing my headaches? There are many reasons why someone might get a headache, but temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction is one of them. When we are stressed, we tend to clench our teeth, placing a lot of force on the jaw joints. This can lead to temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD).  Is surgery required to …

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.

What exactly is TMJ?The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the mandible to the temporal bone and allows mandibular opening and closure. Temporomandibular joint problems are often referred to as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs). The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is generally used to describe difficulties with the temporomandibular joint and jaw rather than temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). A …