by Rutgers Health | Dec 8, 2020 | Dental Treatments
Accidents and injuries can change your smile in an instant. That’s because accidents can cause chipped, broken and loose teeth. They can also cause teeth to get knocked out partially or completely. Crowns may come loose or fall off, and, if the person was...
by Rutgers Health | Sep 10, 2020 | Dental Treatments
Your third molars, also called your wisdom teeth, are infamous for causing a variety of problems. Unfortunately, most wisdom tooth complications aren’t obvious until the damage is too serious to reverse. While leaving wisdom teeth in might seem safe, you could...
by Rutgers Health | Mar 30, 2020 | Dental Treatments
Many people live with their wisdom teeth all their lives. However, many others undergo wisdom teeth removal to help keep their mouths healthy and comfortable. With so many opportunities to experience wisdom teeth pain, many professionals recommend that patients have...
by Rutgers Health | Dec 14, 2019 | Dental Treatments
The connection of your lower jaw to the skull is the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. You have two of these joints, one on each side of the head, which allows you to control the movement of your jaw so you can chew and talk. There are a few different factors that can...
by Rutgers Health | Nov 8, 2019 | Dental Treatments, Preventive Dentistry
It’s no secret that your body is going through a lot of changes during pregnancy – after all, you are growing a new human life! You’ve been warned about the hormonal fluctuations, swollen ankles, and strange cravings that hit when you least expect...
by Rutgers Health | Aug 31, 2019 | Dental Treatments
Facial nerve pain can cause intense discomfort and make everyday activities, like brushing your teeth, applying cosmetics, or eating more difficult. If you’re experiencing facial pain, an orofacial specialist can help diagnose your condition and determine which...