How Your Diet Affects Your Smile

Nutrition

When we think about how we eat and how that affects our oral health, we tend to focus on very recognizable sugars. Candy and soda seem to be the obvious culprits for cavities. And while that is all well and good, there are issues that arise with seemingly much more innocuous foods.

Today, your Newhall, CA dentist touches on how your overall diet can affect your smile. (more…)

Spring Cleaning Starts With Your Teeth

Newhall Dental Cleaning

Every year, we set out to utilize the spring as a way to refresh our lives. We spruce up our homes and our cars, and even start to think about whipping our bodies into shape for the pool. But why not start with a teeth cleaning? After all, your friends and your family certainly see more of your teeth than anything else. Today, your Newhall, CA dentist is here with some advice on spring maintenance.

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Understanding TMJ Disorder & Bruxism

TMJ DisorderDid you know that persistent headaches can be a symptom of TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Disorder? This is a painful and frustrating issue that affects many people. It is particularly nefarious because it is difficult to identify unless you meet with a professional. To complicate matters further, this disorder is also tied to bruxism, which is another name for consistent — and often unconscious — teeth grinding. When left untreated, it can necessitate restorative or cosmetic repair. It is even trickier because the two issues can either be the cause or the symptom of the other. In today’s blog,  your Newhall, CA, dentist discusses both disorders and describes the ways that we can treat them.  (more…)