Many dental treatments are like a mystery wrapped in an enigma until you need them. There are so many things to concern yourself with in your daily life, that unless you’re having a dental problem, the myriad of specific dental treatments available are probably not super high on the list. However, it is good to […]
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Prevent Future Problems With Your Biannual Checkups
It is easy to skip your dental checkups and cleanings from time to time. You probably figure nothing is wrong if you can’t see it or feel it, and as long as you perform proper oral hygiene at home you’re fine. However, there are conditions that may be developing that you cannot see with the […]
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The Importance Of Dental Cleanings
The technical name for a dental cleaning is prophylaxis, or prophy for short. Prophylaxis means to “ward off” disease. Your teeth are hugely important to your health. Have you ever tried to chew when you were missing a molar? It can be difficult and frustrating. Your gums are hugely important to your health, too, because […]
TMJ: The Mystery Joint
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 […]
