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Understanding TMJ | Murray Dental Group

On both sides of your face, your jaw connects to the rest of the skull with the help of the powerful temporomandibular joint. That’s a mouthful, so most people simply call it the TMJ. You need your TMJ to give you a strong bite strength and to move your lower jaw in different directions for clear speech. Unfortunately, the joint is at risk of soreness, tightness, and overall wear when you develop a habit of clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth. The majority of people who experience these issues repeat them at night, making it hard to consciously control the action. Seeking out the right TMJ treatment from your dentist can solve pain problems and prevent long-term damage from occurring to this important joint.

Pinhole Treatment vs. Traditional Gum Grafts

Gum recession is a common problem that comes with age, but it’s often associated with the acceleration of periodontal disease. Even with treatment to stop the gum disease, the recession won’t necessarily reverse. Lost tissue needs more intensive responses like grafting to restore the natural gum line. Without restoration, missing gum tissue exposes tooth roots to infection and damage, putting the entire jaw bone at risk. Protect your overall health with a timely gum graft. Pinhole grafting techniques are relatively new, but they are minimally invasive options for restoring gum tissue with the addition of collagen.

New Year, New You: Enjoy A Whiter, Brighter New Year

After the challenges of 2020, many are ready for a new year. How will you set a new tone for the new year? New focus? New habits? New career? New hope? How about a new whiter and brighter smile?

Why is Invisalign® so popular?

Imagine a beautifully straight smile without all the restrictions and difficulties of brackets and wires all over your teeth. That’s what makes Invisalign® one of dentistry’s most popular treatment options.

4 Reasons Dental Implants are So Popular

Every year, more than half a million people get dental implants. That’s not a surprising number considering that nearly 100 million people and two-thirds of middle-aged adults have lost at least one tooth.

Is Snoring Dangerous?

Beyond the annoying noise, can snoring be a sign of a more serious problem? The short answer is – maybe.

Say Goodbye To Dentures

We have good news for denture wearers. Murray Dental Group offers a solution that provides a permanent, fixed, tooth replacement option. Say goodbye to slurred speech, limited food choices, constant denture adjustments, and ongoing maintenance issues. Dental implants remain permanently in place and comfortable in your mouth with no additional bracing or movable structures necessary.

Beautiful Cavity Repair

Proper daily oral hygiene prevents most cavities. However, even the most meticulous among us may experience a cavity in need of repair. Rather than being resigned to the silver-filled smiles of old, Murray Dental Group offers a more natural looking, tooth colored cavity solution. Today’s composite fillings match your natural tooth color for a more beautiful, confident smile.

5 Warning Signs of Gum Disease

Because gum disease can be painless early on, it often goes unchecked and untreated. Serious consequences may occur when Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) turns into Periodontitis (gum disease). Patients not only experience tooth loss and other oral health concerns, but it can also lead to more significant overall health issues.

5 Reasons Dental Visits Are Essential

We believe your oral health is essential and inseparable from your overall health. From heart and blood pressure issues to vitamin deficiencies and cancer, your oral health has a direct impact on the rest of your body.