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Understanding Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) A temporomandibular disorder (TMD) causes pain or tenderness in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of the jaw. The TMJ, a complex joint, enables us to chew, swallow, yawn, and speak. This joint works in conjunction with the surrounding muscles and ligaments and has a wide range of movement. TMDs affect approximately 33% … Read more
Understanding Sjogren’s Syndrome Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that affects the moisture-producing glands. In this condition, the body’s immune system attacks these cells, causing them to stop working. Consequently, this impacts saliva glands, tear ducts, and other organs. For oral health, the primary concern arises when the syndrome affects saliva glands, thus reducing saliva … Read more
Oral Health Concerns for Older Adults Over the last 80 years, average life expectancy has increased dramatically due to advancements in medical technology. By 2030, the last of the Baby Boomers will turn 65, and older individuals will account for 20% of our population1. While this longevity is positive, it also presents new challenges as … Read more
A group of Autoimmune diseases called Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) cause chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Specifically, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are the two main diseases identified in this group. Over time, the symptoms of chronic inflammation damage the GI tract. Consequently, this can lead to discomfort and painful symptoms for those … Read more
Summer Teeth Whitening: Options and Safety Summer is upon us, and many people are starting to think about whitening their teeth. Although certain considerations exist, almost anyone can whiten their teeth. We offer several different options here at Reflection Dentistry. This month, we’ll focus on those options and the safety of tooth whitening. Is it … Read more
We’re kicking off a new blog series here at Reflection Dentistry! For the rest of 2019, we will be highlighting different autoimmune diseases bimonthly and discussing their impacts on oral health, and vice versa. Autoimmune diseases are wide-ranging diseases that affect many systems of the body but commonly, the diseases cause the body to begin … Read more
Why Dental Implants Are Your Best Option for Replacing Missing Teeth Dentists usually extract teeth for one of two reasons: extensive decay or bone loss resulting from periodontal disease. Nearly half of our adult population struggles with periodontal disease, so it’s not surprising that almost 178 million Americans miss at least one tooth. Additionally, about … Read more
This month we’re focusing on a difficult subject; drug addiction. It’s heartbreaking to hear about the rising rates of drug addiction in our country and even worse to hear about a loved one struggling with addiction. As dental professionals, we are trained to look for oral signs of drug abuse. While it may be a … Read more
Many people think of hearts and Valentine’s Day when you mention February. In the medical/dental world, we think about American Heart awareness month. You’ve heard us say time and again that oral health is linked to overall health. Most individuals treat their mouth separately from the rest of their body without realizing that what goes … Read more
Happy New Year! Each year many of us contemplate how we can make the new year better than the last. Many people have health resolutions at the top of their list for improvement. Most recurring resolutions include, exercising more, losing weight, eating more healthily and taking a more active approach to health. It’s great that … Read more
