If you suffer from TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder, you may think the only body part being affected is your jaw and the surrounding area. Although TMD does affect the joint that connects your jaw to your temporal bones of the skull, it may also be causing some unneeded strain on the eyes. As strange
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In honor of St. Patrick’s Day and the warmer spring season, C and C Dentistry is here to provide some tips on how to go green in all things dealing with your oral health. There are several ways to go green this spring and they have to do with your diet, protecting the environment, and
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Start 2018 with a new and improved smile! There’s no easier time to plan a dental visit than in the first few days of the year. This will be a great time to consult with your dentist if you’ve been experiencing pain in and around your mouth. Pain specific to the joints and bones in
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The traditional Thanksgiving meal can be full of unhealthy menu options. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the holiday and eat your share of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and dessert. It just means that you should watch what you eat because many holiday favorites can have long-term effects on your healthy smile. During the holidays,
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Tinnitus is referred to the ringing in the ears when there is actually no noise present. The condition may be either temporary or chronic and can sound like other noises such as buzzing or clicking. It is one of the most common health conditions in the country, affecting over 50 million Americans, and it could
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New research from the University of Sao Paulo’s Ribeirao Preto School of Medicine in Brazil has determined that chronic migraines are linked to temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) and the disorder could increase the frequency of migraines and the severity of the pain caused by migraines. The study concluded that patients who experienced chronic migraine attacks (attacks
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TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) can be caused by any number of reasons but its key symptoms, soreness or painful jaw muscles, arise mostly because of a bad alignment of your jaw and spine. Other causes of TMJ disorder include injury to the jaw, joints, and muscles within your head, grinding of the teeth, poor posture,
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Saliva plays an important part in our oral health, which includes washing food particles from your teeth and helping to break down food for easier digestion. Due to some trigger issues, we could experience excess amounts of saliva being produced due to side effects of other issues. At first you might not think that extra
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There are an estimated 10 million people in the United States who suffer from TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) disorder. For most of these people, the pain in the area of the jaw joint and muscles is not a serious problem, but for others the headaches, muscle pain, and popping may be extremely painful. Although we
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. . . but something everyone should know about. Did you know that every time you . . . um . . . flush the toilet, your commode emits a minuscule spray of water? Can you possibly take a guess at what is IN that fine, yet mighty mist of water? You shouldn’t have to
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