Archive for the ‘Jaw Health’ Category
Your Farmington Hills Dentist Discusses TMJ Disorder
Have you ever taken a bite of food and noticed a “popping” or “clicking” sound as you begin to chew? Even if little or no discomfort occurs when you experience these symptoms, you might be suffering from TMJ. What is TMJ Disorder? The temporomandibular joint is also referred to as the TMJ. Your TMJs are the [...]
Farmington Hills Dentist Explains Occlusal Equilibration
What is occlusal equilibration? Small changes to your smile can have a big impact on your cosmetic appearance. From whitening your teeth a couple shades lighter, to gum contouring, the small details make a big difference in your smile. In the same way that tweaking your smile’s aesthetics can change your look, small changes in [...]
Chronic Headaches? TMJ Treatment May Help
Discover the Cause of Your Migraines Since June is National Migraine Awareness Month, our Farmington Hills dentist, Dr. Askari is doing her part to educate patients about the causes of headaches. For a condition which affects 28 million people in the United States, the National Headache Foundation speculates only half of those with migraines are [...]