by Chapnick Dental | Dec 28, 2011 | TMJ
News BRUXISM AND TEMPORAL BONE MOVEMENT IN PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS In a recent study, researchers investigated a link between bruxism (jaw clenching and/or teeth grinding) and temporal bone movement in patients who suffer from multiple sclerosis. Out of the...
by Chapnick Dental | Dec 20, 2011 | Dental Implants
News DENTAL IMPLANT CANDIDACY If you need to replace at least one tooth and are in good general health, you may be a candidate for dental implants. As certain medical conditions, prescription drugs and other factors can prevent dental implants from being the most...
by Chapnick Dental | Dec 13, 2011 | cosmetic dentistry
News CHOOSING A COSMETIC DENTIST Cosmetic dentistry covers a wide range of treatments designed to improve the aesthetics of your smile while preserving the functionality of your teeth. Because cosmetic dentistry procedures entail a blend of science and artistry that...
by Chapnick Dental | Oct 25, 2011 | TMJ
News TMJ/TMD TMJ/TMD, or “temporomandibular joint disorder,” refers to a number of different disorders affecting the jaw and jaw joints. The actual TMJ is a rotating joint connecting your lower jaw to your skull. The TMJ allows your jaws to open and close, and you use...
by Chapnick Dental | Oct 25, 2011 | Blogs, invisalign
If you have misaligned or crooked teeth but can’t stomach the thought of getting traditional bracket-and-wire braces, Invisalign® may be the ideal solution for you. Using computer technology and a precise custom-molding process, Invisalign® uses a set of clear “teeth...
