Eating is like breathing: We often do it without much thought. But if you suffer from chronic jaw pain, every bite can get your attention—and not in a good way. What's worse, in an effort to avoid the pain associated with a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) you...
Be on the Alert for Gum Disease While Wearing Braces
by Ann Kearney Astolfi | Jul 16, 2021 | Orthodontics
On your way to a more attractive smile, you’ll have to deal with some inconveniences while wearing braces like avoiding certain foods or habits or dealing with possible embarrassment about your new “metal smile.” But there’s one consequence of wearing braces that...
Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break – Except in His Tooth
by Ann Kearney Astolfi | Jul 16, 2021 | Restorative Dentistry
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble opening a tube of scar tissue repair gel with his hands, he decided to try using his teeth. What...
Coaxing Impacted Teeth to the Right Position can Improve Your Smile
by Ann Kearney Astolfi | Jul 16, 2021 | Restorative Dentistry
What makes an attractive smile? Of course, shiny, straight and defect-free teeth are a big factor. But there’s another equally important element: all your teeth have come in. Sometimes, though, they don’t: one or more teeth may remain up in the gums, a condition known...