If you are experiencing clicking, popping, stiffness, and pain of the jaw bone, especially if it occurs when opening and closing your mouth, you may have a condition affecting your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. While surprising to learn, pain and stiffness of the joint not only affect your jaw bone. Many people with the condition also experience headaches and migraines, facial pain, ear pain, and even aches and pains of the neck and shoulder.
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If you have a damaged or diseased tooth, your dentist may recommend a root canal services. Even though millions are performed each year, most people do not fully understand what a root canal procedure is or how it can benefit your oral health. If your dentist is recommending a root canal treatment, here are a few questions to ask.
What Does a Root Canal Procedure Involve?
One of the most important questions to ask is what actually happens during a root canal treatment.
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If you have a molar tooth that needs some serious reconstruction, then your dentist may suggest the placement of a dental crown. Crowns can cap and protect a tooth so it does not need to be pulled out of the mouth. And, you do have some options when it comes to crown materials. You should think about metal devices, so keep reading to learn about the advantages of the material.
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If you had braces as a child, you may wonder if your kids will need braces, too. Sometimes, crooked teeth might be hereditary, but other times they can be caused by an injury, thumb sucking, or an early loss of baby teeth. Taking your child to your dentist for regular examinations is important so that the development of your child's teeth can be monitored. If problems with misalignment, bad bite, or crooked teeth are noted, then you should take your child to an orthodontist for further examination and treatment.
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Cavities do not always cause symptoms, but when they do, they can be downright painful. However, a cavity is not typically considered a dental emergency, so you may have to wait a few days before your dentist can get you in for a filling appointment. What can you do to manage the pain in the meantime? Here's a look.
Take ibuprofen
There are a number of over-the-counter pain relievers, but ibuprofen is probably the best one to take for cavity pain.
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