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WHY GET CUSTOM-FIT TMJ GUARDS?
A TMJ mouth guard is a popular option for treating TMJ disorder. It can help with symptoms like headaches, jaw pain, teeth grinding and clicking, and jaw popping sounds, which can be uncomfortable, if not painful. Made of a ridged acrylic material, mouth guards fit...
4 BENEFITS OF TOOTH EXTRACTION
Although most dentists will initially advise against a tooth extractions, that are cases or circumstances in which a tooth extraction is the best option for you or a family member of yours. In the following article, we’ll take a look at the benefits associated with...
HOW LONG WILL MY MOUTH BE NUMB AFTER A DENTAL APPOINTMENT?
Most people don’t associate fun with the dentist, and when you’re talking about potentially painful procedures that require your mouth to be numbed, “fun” probably isn’t the first word that pops into your head. To add insult to injury, your mouth feels all numb, and...
THINGS TO AVOID FOR A BRIGHTER SMILE
At Aqua Dental in Pearland, TX our patients often ask about achieving and maintaining a brighter, whiter, healthier-looking smile. Luckily there are quite a few ways a patient can go about having a whiter smile, from over-the-counter products and professional teeth...
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A CHIPPED OR CRACKED TOOTH
If your tooth chips or cracks for any reason, the first thing you should do is make sure that you do not do any further damage to the tooth. Save the broken pieces and call your dentist right away and make an emergency appointment. Rinse your mouth out with warm salt...
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DENTAL IMPLANTS
Dental implants are an incredibly effective solution for replacing missing teeth, even an entire smile. They look natural and are more stable than removable dentures, allowing the wearer full functionality for eating and speaking. The procedure for dental implants...