If you've been experiencing problems with your jaw, and you haven't sustained any recent injuries, you should consult with your dentist. You may be suffering from a condition known as temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ. TMJ can cause you to experience pain and discomfort in your jaw. Here are just a few of the symptoms that are most often associated with TMJ.
Unexplained Jaw or Neck Pain
Problems with TMJ disorder can cause pain and discomfort in your neck and jaw.
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If you have a crooked or misaligned smile, you have probably thought about how orthodontic treatment can improve your appearance. Since the appearance of your smile can have a huge effect on your self-esteem, this is more important than many people realize.
However, you should know that orthodontic treatment can actually be beneficial for other reasons. These are some of the other reasons why it's worth it to see an orthodontist about your teeth.
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Although crowded or misaligned teeth can be corrected using Invisalign braces, it may be necessary to perform certain procedures to ensure the trainers fit correctly and that teeth move into the right positions. One such procedure is called Interproximal Reduction (IPR), which is the official name for tooth shaving. Here's more information about this procedure and some alternatives if you decide it's not for you.
A Common Way to Reduce Tooth Size
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If you have problems keeping your teeth and gums clean after you visit your dental hygienist, invest in a water flosser. Water flossers clean areas of the mouth that may be too difficult to floss manually, such as close to the gumline and at the very back of your mouth. Your regular floss may not be as effective as you need it to be when it comes to cleaning hard-to-reach areas, which can lead to tooth decay and gum disease.
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Although the American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that children seen the dentist either within 6 months of their first tooth breaking through their gums, or by age 1, you might not see the importance in caring for your child's baby teeth. You may feel like since they are going to fall out anyway, all you really need to do is basic teeth brushing at home. However, if you believe this is true, you could be mistaken.
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