Recent Health Blog | Dental PostsSix Causes for Jaw Painby Aimee Amodio06 Nov 2009 04:36 PMSometimes, a health issue is straightforward: you experience pain in an area of the body, and that's where the problem is. Sometimes, where it hurts isn't where the problem actually is. Of Mice, Teeth, and Fairiesby Aimee Amodio31 Oct 2009 01:48 PMThe magical day has arrived... Happy Halloween to those who are dressing up and celebrating today! I'm taking a break from putting the finishing touches on my costume to give some thought to the Tooth Fairy. Tooth Sensitivityby Aimee Amodio12 Aug 2009 11:11 AMThere are different culprits for that little zing of pain in a tooth... and different types of pain can mean different things! Here's a look at some common types of tooth sensitivity, and what they may mean for the health of your mouth. Are You Afraid of the Big, Bad Dentist?by Aimee Amodio24 May 2009 12:20 PMIf you get a little anxious thinking about going to the dentist, you're not alone. Dental phobia keeps a lot of people from getting the care they need for their pearly whites. There are a lot of different facets to dental phobia. Does It Hurt When You Floss?by Aimee Amodio16 May 2009 03:13 PMIt's not uncommon for a person to experience some discomfort after flossing -- especially if they aren't a regular flosser. If your teeth or gums hurt after a flossing the main cause may be how often you floss. Do You Floss?by Aimee Amodio14 May 2009 03:05 PMFlossing is good for your pearly whites... but a lot of people don't bother unless there's something stuck. Why is flossing important, anyway? Dental floss is the best way to get plaque out from between the teeth and right at the gumline. Pizza Burnby Aimee Amodio31 Mar 2009 10:29 AMIf you're the sort of person who can't wait to dig into that steaming slice of pizza or hot beverage, you're not alone. Enough people have burned the roofs of their mouths on hot foods that actual medical journals refer to the problem as "pizza burn". TMJ Dos and Don'tsby Aimee Amodio10 Mar 2009 01:13 PMTMJ -- temporomandibular joint syndrome -- can be a real pain. But these dos and don'ts can help ease your discomfort. DO: Try to increase blood flow to your jaw. Apply ice OR moist heat (like a warm, wet washcloth) -- but don't alternate. Pick one and stick with it. Cheek Bites!by Aimee Amodio08 Mar 2009 01:05 PMA minor health concern, but a painful one: you're in the middle of a delicious meal when you chomp down on the inside of your cheek instead of your food! Definitely not a life-threatening injury... but definitely annoying. Sores in the Corners of the Mouthby Aimee Amodio18 Dec 2008 09:51 PMThe last few winters have brought me a new problem: the corners of my mouth dry out and crack open. It's painful, it looks ugly and makes me self-conscious, and I'm having a hard time healing it. If I open my mouth too wide (like for a yawn), anything that has healed cracks open again. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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