‘Tis the season for drinking hot cocoa by the fire – unless you have sensitive teeth. If you suffer from teeth sensitivity, you’re likely to avoid putting anything hot in your mouth. In fact, your reactive tooth pain may even cause you to dread going outside in the cold winter air. That’s no way to…
November is TMJ Awareness Month. It’s part of a national movement to help others understand this common oral health disorder and what sufferers can do to find relief. TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder, affects millions of Americans. It is most commonly diagnosed in women between the ages of 20 and 40. But if you don’t…
As an adult with crooked or gapped teeth, you may feel like you’ve missed the boat for straightening your smile. The thought of orthodontics now may seem too expensive, too vain or just not conducive to your lifestyle. The truth is, straightening your teeth offers far more than cosmetic benefits. In fact, straight teeth can…
What is Sleep Apnea? According to Mayo Clinic, sleep apnea is defined as “a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts.” Throughout the night, sleep apnea can cause loud snoring and frequent episodes of waking up and gasping for air. Sufferers may experience daytime symptoms ranging from fatigue and poor concentration…
A denture reline involves adjusting a removable denture so that it fits better and more comfortably on the gums. For traditional denture wearers (those not secured by dental implants), a denture reline is almost always required at some point in time. In fact, it is recommended that you have your denture relined every two years….
The appearance of your smile goes a long way. In fact, an attractive set of teeth can make you look younger, improve your career success and boost your overall self-confidence. What would you change about your smile? Chances are – you’d answer about an aesthetic flaw on your front teeth, such as gaps, stains, chips…
If you are a first-time expectant mother, you may have questions about what you can and can’t do as far as professional dental care. The truth is, dental care during pregnancy is not only safe, but it is highly important. Due to the influx of hormones during pregnancy, women are at greater risk for developing…
While it is true that modern dentistry has delivered profound advancements in restoring damaged teeth, there are still times in which a tooth extraction is necessary. At Muccioli Dental, the decision to remove a natural tooth is never taken lightly. However, it may be the best way to guard your overall smile, eliminate your pain…
Temporomandibular joint disorder, also called TMD, affects the jaw joint (TMJ) as well as its surrounding muscles and nerves. The TMJ is an intricate system that has daily demands. It is the TMJ that allows you to open and close your mouth, which means you can’t chew your food or speak comfortably if this joint…
