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Everyone wants to have a beautiful smile. Having a missing, chipped, or decayed tooth can leave you self-conscious, but giving your smile a makeover can remove those worries. Restoring your smile with dental implants also has health benefits. Some of the health benefits of implant dentistry include: A healthier jaw – gaps in your bite […]

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is a condition that occurs as a result of the misalignment of your jaw joint. Your jaw joint can be knocked out of alignment in a number of ways, including a blow to the head, a chronic teeth-grinding habit, or crowded teeth that constantly meet in a misaligned bite. Symptoms of

Every year, dentists across the country see a spike in emergency visits following St. Patrick’s Day. NBC reported that the average increase in emergency dental visits is 64% on the first business day after St. Patrick’s Day. The most common dental problems that are treated are chipped teeth needing repair and missing teeth being replaced

Do you have constant headaches, damaged teeth or trouble sleeping? You may suffer from bruxism, a condition marked by unconsciously grinding your teeth during the day or clenching and grinding them at night. Bruxism is often a cause of TMJ, a condition that occurs when your jaw becomes misaligned. When it occurs at night, bruxism

Recent studies have shown that postmenopausal women with periodontal disease, or gum disease, are more likely to develop breast cancer. This is especially true in smokers. The study found that gum disease raises the risk of cancer by 14%. Factors which may contribute to the development of periodontal disease include: Genetics. Hormone changes in women.

Fluorosis is the technical name for the ribboning and discoloration of teeth caused by excessive fluoride exposure. Common in people born before 1980, fluorosis can be a very difficult condition to treat because it does not respond well to topical tooth whitening. In fact, many teeth whiteners can make fluorosis look even more pronounced as

Tooth sensitivity is one of the most commonly cited reasons for avoiding routine dental care. Unfortunately, avoiding dental care can actually exacerbate sensitivity by allowing its underlying cause to remain untreated. If you suffer from tooth sensitivity, Northern Virginia family dentist Dr. Michael Chung can provide a comfortable examination to identify its cause and determine

If you are an adult suffering from mild malocclusion, instant orthodontics with porcelain veneers may be the best solution for your smile. With instant orthodontics, Northern Virginia cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael Chung can address issues including: Gaps in between teeth Crooked tooth presentation Unevenly sized teeth Irregularly shaped teeth Anterior open bite This adult orthodontic

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is the name given to a number of disorders that can affect the proper alignment of your jaw. Jaw misalignment can be caused by several factors including trauma, arthritis, disc disintegration, and malocclusion. In the case of malocclusion, braces or another orthodontic treatment may help correct TMD, but this is not

If you brush and floss religiously and still don’t have the bright, white smile you want, you may be wondering what you are doing wrong. The truth is you may be doing everything just right. Good habits will preserve the beauty and health of your smile, but there are also some factors that contribute to