by Chapnick Dental | Dec 22, 2014 | Blogs, Physiologic dentistry, TMJ
News HOLIDAY HEADACHE? IT MAY BE TMJ Stress is a major cause of headaches. It can also lead to behaviors like jaw clinching and teeth grinding – both of which can trigger TMJ. If you are suffering from frequent headaches this Holiday Season, stress induced TMJ may be...
by Chapnick Dental | Dec 15, 2014 | Blogs, cavities, Dental Health, general dentistry
News THE IMPORTANCE OF BIANNUAL GENERAL DENTISTRY VISITS Many people, not faced with acute dental problems, don’t understand the importance of biannual general dentistry visits. After all, if no pain is present and teeth and gums look healthy, visiting the dentist can...
by Chapnick Dental | Dec 1, 2014 | general dentistry, pediatric dentistry
News ORAL HEALTH TIPS FOR CHILDREN…AND ADULTS Most everyone knows Hermey the Elf from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer– he was the one that didn’t want to make toys, preferring instead to study the dental arts. It is this character’s passion for dental health that...
by Chapnick Dental | Nov 3, 2014 | Blogs, Dental Health, Periodontal Health
News MODERN HABITS INCREASE GUM DISEASE RISKS A new study conducted by periodontists at King’s College London has found that ancient peoples had lower instances of gum disease. For this study, researchers looked at teeth from skulls dating back to c. 200-400 BCE,...
by Chapnick Dental | Oct 27, 2014 | Blogs, cavities, Dental Health
News TRICK OR TREAT TEETH With Halloween just around the corner, there’s a good chance you and those you love will begin enjoying a bevy of sweet, sticky treats – and there is certainly nothing wrong with that. However, when you find yourself indulging in sweeter...