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Temporomandibular Joint Diseases and Disorders - TMD

 Temporomandibular disorders is a collective term used to describe a number of related disorders affecting the temporomandibular joints, masticatory muscles, and associated structures, all of which have common symptoms such as pain and limited mouth opening.  Although specific reasons such as degenerative arthritis and trauma underlie some TMD, as a group these conditions have no common origin or biological explanation and consist of a mixed group of health problems whose signs and symptoms are overlapping, but not necessarily alike. Depending on the examining dentist and the diagnostic procedures, the term TMD has been used to characterize a wide range of conditions diversely presented as pain in the face or jaw joint area, headaches, earaches, dizziness, limited mouth opening, locking of the jaw (closed or open lock ), unusual  signs of wear and tear on the biting areas of the teeth, clicking or popping sounds in the jaw joint, and other complaints. The seve...

Modern Cosmetic Dentistry Preston, Now very Fashionable

These days it seems like everyone that you come across is having or has had some kind of cosmetic dental treatment .  People all over have had some kind of cosmetic dental procedure that has improved the way they feel about themselves and how they look.  Cosmetic dentistry is something that can really change someone’s life and transform it forever in a great way. Cosmetic Dentistry procedures are very common and that is one of the contributing factors that countless number of people having had a cosmetic dental procedure.  There are so many different types of cosmetic dental procedures that occur and that are available it is no wonder that so many people have had a cosmetic dental improvement.  There are several cosmetic dental procedures that are small and simple like teeth whitening or placing a crown in the mouth to something that is much more like a dental face lift.