Archway Dental Blog

TMJ Symptoms: How Your Dentist Diagnoses and Treats the Disorder

January 1, 2018

TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. It is a hinge-like joint that connects the lower jaw and the temporal bone found in front of the ear. The joint effectively connects the lower jaw and the skull. We have two temporomandibular joints, one on each side of the jaw.

The TMJs are the joints that make it possible for us to move, open and close our mouths; allowing us to yawn, talk and chew. For many people, TMJ pain is ‘one of those things you live with.’ If you are one of them, then read on to find out how TMJ is diagnosed and treated.

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Typical General Dentistry Services and How They Can Help Your Oral Health

December 1, 2017

People who say they are “going to the dentist,” typically mean their bi-annual exam and cleaning. However, many services are offered at dental offices. These procedures can range in what they accomplish, including helping whiten or strengthen teeth, along with fixing cavities and helping to avoid tooth loss.

General dentistry services help in keeping patients’ teeth and mouths in the best shape possible and avoid any issues that could lead to gum disease, tooth loss and cavities. These are vital for keeping teeth in their best shape possible, as well as maintaining a beautiful, bright white smile.

We will look at common general dentistry services and how they can benefit your oral and general health.

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Where to Go for Emergency Dental Care Near Frisco

November 1, 2017

Emergency Dental Care can be needed at any time and people often panic when they realize that there an emergency is occurring. Knowing what to do and where to go for a dental emergency can be frightening and hard to think about in the moment. Being aware of how to handle a dental emergency and where one should go beforehand can help someone when the emergency does occur.

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Why Do People Choose a Family Dentist?

October 1, 2017

A typical day in the average American household includes many things: soccer games, determining what to cook (or pick up) for lunch or dinner, carpools, dance lessons, after-school events, school board conferences and the list goes on.

It’s remarkable how we manage to be everywhere at once and not explode from the pressure. On top of everything else, families have to make sure that everyone is up to date with the dentist, doctor, orthodontist and other appointments (not including the randomly broken bones or chipped teeth from a soccer game or bike riding accident).

Selecting a family dentist could be the solution to this dilemma: the family can go to one dentist for all the family’s dental needs.

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Why is a Pediatric Dental Check-up Important?

September 1, 2017

A pediatric dental check-up is more important than many parents realize. It allows us to ensure that a child’s teeth are coming in properly and allows us to clean their teeth to prevent the likelihood of developing decay. Even young toddlers can develop tooth decay. In fact, it is so common that there is a specific phrase for it, “baby bottle tooth decay.”

What is baby bottle tooth decay?

Baby bottle decay is when babies or toddlers develop tooth decay, also known as cavities. Very often, children suffer from this decay when they take a bottle to bed with them every night. Whether the bottle is full of milk or juice, drinking a bottle will place sugar on their teeth that will remain there throughout the night.

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