by The Dentist | Nov 2, 2026 | TMJ & Jaw Pain
Botox® for TMJ uses small injections into overworked jaw muscles to help them relax. For many patients, that can ease jaw pain, tension, and headaches caused by clenching and grinding. It works on the muscle side of TMJ problems, so it tends to help most when tight,...
by The Dentist | Oct 22, 2026 | TMJ & Jaw Pain
TMJ pain usually comes from strain on the jaw joint or the chewing muscles around it. Common causes include clenching or grinding your teeth, stress, bite problems, arthritis, and jaw injuries. Often, more than one factor is involved. For many people, jaw pain...
by The Dentist | Oct 13, 2026 | Crowns & Fillings
You typically need a dental crown when a tooth is too damaged or weak to hold up on its own. The most common reasons are a large cavity, a cracked or broken tooth, a tooth that has had a root canal, or an old filling that has started to fail. A crown is a custom cap...
by The Dentist | Oct 8, 2026 | Dental Implants
With good care, a dental implant is designed to last for many years, and for many patients it can last for decades. The implant post that anchors into your jawbone is the most durable part. The crown on top may eventually need replacing because of normal wear. How...
by The Dentist | Oct 1, 2026 | Crowns & Fillings
The most common signs of a cavity are sensitivity to sweets, hot, or cold; a toothache or pain when you bite; a visible hole or pit; and white, brown, or black spots on a tooth. Food that keeps catching in the same spot can be another clue. The catch is that early...
