Dr. Molly Rodgers Dental Blog
If you’ve experienced pain in your jaw at some point, you may be suffering from a chronic disorder or a dental disease. For instance, if you consistently experience pain or problems with your jaw or the muscles that control it, you may have temporomandibular disorder or TMD, which concerns your temporomandibular joint or TMJ. This…
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The gums in your mouth are responsible for keeping the teeth in place and protecting them from damage. Unfortunately, they are also subject to all sorts of problems brought on by bad oral hygiene! One such common symptom caused by bacteria is itchy gums—and if you are dealing with itchy gums as of this moment,…
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You’ve lost a tooth due to an accident, and upon visiting a dental clinic, you’ve been advised to get a dental implant to replace the missing one. While it seems like the most plausible solution, questions now likely formulate in your mind. The process and total costs are given factors, but how long will the…
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Bad breath or halitosis is quite common in children. This isn’t really surprising due to the fact children may not have established good oral hygiene habits yet. And while the infrequent tooth brushing may be one of the reasons for your child’s bad breath, there are also other factors that could be contributing to this. …
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Taking care of your own teeth starts at a young age. One way to teach your kids that is to teach them the importance of having good nutrition. Not only is it good for their muscles and bones, but it also helps their teeth and gums. What they consume in their early childhood can determine…
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Flossing is often not as practiced due to the lack of proper education about it compared to toothbrushing. Sadly, this reality is the reason why many often have poor dental hygiene, leading to bleeding gums while flossing. While this condition can be concerning, it’s important you know why it’s happening and how you should address…
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When it comes to oral health, we all have been warned of the detrimental effects of sugar. While it may seem like a notion easy to brush off as a child, there’s a reason adults continue to fight for it—and why you do now. Though an old adage, it’s a vital piece of advice people…
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Among the different parts of our bodies that have the biggest impact on our self-confidence, our teeth are the most surprising ones because of how much of a difference they actually make. As you continue to grow older and become more conscious about the different parts of your overall health, it will become clearer that…
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There is nothing more painful, annoying, and disturbing than experiencing a bad toothache. The chances are that it hurts so much that you can feel the throbbing pain, especially when you drink something hot or cold. When this happens, you may actually be suffering from a tooth abscess. In such situations, you should take pain-relief…
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Cosmetic dentistry is the key to the perfect smile you have always longed for. There is a wide range of services under cosmetic dentistry that can fix the different problems in your teeth. However, some people still feel apprehensive about these services because of common misconceptions about this branch of dentistry. However, most of these…
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