Cooper Owens, DDS Blog

A tight, dull aching headache in your temple region could be a symptom of a TMJ disorder. Naturally, you’ll want to find a way to put a stop to your pain so that it doesn’t get in the way of your everyday life. Your dentist can offer a few different treatment options – and you might be surprised that one of them involves BOTOX! Read on to learn more about how BOTOX can help you stop your TMJ headaches.

Constant or recurring jaw pain likely means you have a TMJ disorder, or TMD for short. But what exactly caused the problem? This isn’t always an easy question to answer, as there are multiple ways for the TMJs (temporomandibular joints) that connect your jaw to your skull to become injured or strained. That said, there are 5 particularly common TMD causes that you should keep an eye out for.

When looking for a dentist who places dental implants (or performs other types of oral surgery), you’ll probably be thinking about factors such as their qualifications and the location of their practice. But another thing you’ll want to consider is whether they offer PRP therapy or PRF therapy. These treatments can make all the difference during the recovery period following your procedure. This post explores the benefits of PRP/PRF therapy and why you want it to be part of the surgical process.

Botox. When you hear that word, you probably think of a treatment whose main focus is to eliminate fine lines and wrinkles on the face, and that’s because this is the way it’s primarily used these days. However, Botox has been a go-to pain reliever in the medical world for decades. In particular, it’s often used to stop chronic jaw pain and headaches that stem from a temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. How does this work? Keep reading to learn how Botox might be able to provide the relief you’ve been looking for.

While not always an emergency, you’ll still want to seek dental treatment if you’ve experienced a chipped tooth. Leaving it untreated can allow it to become more vulnerable to further damage as well as decay and infection. However, you might be wondering if you can let this condition heal on its own, which can make you hesitate to visit your dentist. Read on to learn what happens with a chipped tooth and several methods to treat it and restore your smile!

When eating, many people don’t take the time to consider the way they’re chewing their food. Afterall, eating is about enjoying a tasty meal. Unfortunately, this can sometimes result in damage to one’s pearly whites, especially where certain foods are concerned. So you can avoid dental damage, read on to learn about some foods that ship teeth, why having a chipped tooth is so dangerous, and what can be done to fix it.

Dental crowns are made of durable material to serve as a long-term solution. However, they don’t last forever. It isn’t unusual for a restoration to lose its bond with a tooth over time. While a lost dental crown may seem alarming, don’t panic. Here are 3 steps to managing lost restoration. 

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Though dentures are a great way to fill in one’s smile, they are notorious for slipping and can make it difficult to speak and eat effectively. For this reason, many patients prefer dental implants. These sturdy, biocompatible, titanium posts can last a lifetime with proper care and are the tooth replacement option of choice by patients and dentists alike. If you’re thinking about making the transition from dentures to dental implants, read on to learn more about what you can expect as well as some helpful tips.

Dental implants are a popular tooth replacement option due to their durability, long lifespan, success rate as high as 98%, and lifelike results. They are the only option that also replaces the roots of the tooth and require good oral health before you move forward with treatment. There are also certain medical conditions that may affect your success with implants, including diabetes. If you want to get implants and have diabetes, read on to learn how these two things are connected.

From chips to alignment problems to discoloration, there is a wide range of aesthetic smile issues that can be corrected using cosmetic dentistry. Though the thought of finally correcting problems that you’ve wanted to fix for years may be exciting, it’s important to make sure you take the time to pick the right person for the job. So that you can make the right decision for your smile, read on for five tips that will help you pick a good cosmetic dentist.