Did you know you had something called a TMJ? It is your temporomandibular joint. Your TMJ is the joint that connects your bottom jaw to your skull allowing you to speak and eat. It is located in front of your ear. Take our multiple choice quiz below to see how familiar you are with your […]
The Bad, Bad Habit Of Bruxing
What is bruxing? Bruxing is the chronic grinding and clenching of your back teeth. It often happens while you are sleeping so you don’t even know you are doing it, unless someone brings it to your attention. However, it can also happen during the day. It may happen when you are angry, anxious, or in […]
Saving Time And Trouble With Preventive Dentistry
You feel good after your regularly scheduled dental visits twice yearly. You’ve had a thorough oral exam, x-rays, and your teeth were polished, flossed, and received a fluoride treatment. You feel you can smile with confidence again. But you should be happy for more reasons than that your mouth feels clean and fresh. If the […]
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Flawless Rejuvenation Beginning With Porcelain Veneers
Today there are a variety of treatments to help you achieve that perfect smile. After all, you dream of a perfect smile, your smile is the first thing that people notice, and therefore you deserve one. If you are wondering what treatment or treatments would suit you best, here at Mai Dentistry we can meet […]
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Youthening Your Smile
In the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, the main character played by Brad Pitt aged backwards, or youthened. Wouldn’t you like to youthen, too? Or at least youthen your smile? Stained, yellowed teeth can make you look much older than you actually are. A white smile can actually youthen you and make you […]
Sometimes Less Is Better
Are you less than pleased with your teeth? Do you look at them in the mirror and think something is wrong. It’s nothing major but… Perhaps you need some simple touch-ups to brighten your smile and/or fix some minor cosmetic imperfections. Are there even treatments for that? Definitely. With the variety of cosmetic treatments available […]
When You Least Expect It…
You can’t go through life worrying about accidents or emergencies but sometimes they do happen. When a dental emergency happens regardless of whether it is day or night, you want relief. An apparently healthy tooth can begin to throb unrelentlessly in the middle of the night. You may lose a filling while eating lunch at […]
The Denture Dilemma
When you were a kid did your grandparents wear dentures? Did you think when you reached their age that you would need dentures too? Now-a-days people are keeping their original teeth longer. They take better care of them, many water supplies are fluoridated which helps reduce cavities, and there are treatments for periodontal disease which […]
Your Smile Is More Important Than You Think
Research has shown that the first thing people notice is your smile. A smile is a form of positive communication and expression. The old saying that a smile can “warm your heart and open doors” is true and not just for humans. Did you know that your smile is even important to dogs? Although up […]
How Much Do You Know About Dental Sealants?
Has your dentist suggested sealing your child’s teeth? Do you know what that means and how it is done? Dental sealants have been around since the 1960s, but they are not very well-known. In fact, less than one-third of American children have had their teeth sealed. Sealants are a great way to prevent your child […]
