It has been an exhausting day, and you are ready to call it a night. Your mouth begins to open wide for a big yawn when suddenly your jaw snaps shut as a result of the immense pain radiating through it. What could this be? This could be a sign of TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) dysfunction. If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from jaw pain, let a dentist in West Bloomfield explain the symptoms of TMJ and the possible solutions to find relief.
TMJ disorder is an ailment that affects almost 10 million people in the US. “TMJ” is the short version of temporomandibular joint, or the joints that connect your lower jaw to your skull. This disorder occurs when your TMJs are inflamed or damaged. If you’ve been experiencing jaw pain or discomfort, you may have TMJ disorder. Thankfully, your dentist in West Bloomfield can expertly diagnose and treat jaw dysfunction. Keep reading to learn about the symptoms of TMJ disorder and what your dentist can do to help.
In this month’s blog, LakeView Family Dental wants to welcome a new dentist in West Bloomfield to the practice: Dr. Marc Globerman. They’re excited about this new addition to the team because it means they can serve the community even better than before! Whether you’re already a patient of Dr. Globerman and have “followed” him here or you’re a new patient at the office, he looks forward to giving you and your family exceptional dental care. Keep reading below to find out what Dr. Globerman brings to the table and learn about the kind of service you can expect at each visit!
Undoubtedly, there are a number of environmental factors that can harm your smile over time; things like sugary snacks, acidic substances, and tobacco products. However, there are also structural issues that can lead to dental damage over time. One of these issues is Bruxism. Keep reading to learn more from our West Bloomfield dentists…
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One of the number one priorities in our West Bloomfield office is to make dental care as convenient for our patients as possible. Just because you’re busy, doesn’t mean that you have to live with a damaged or diminished smile.
In order to increase the availability and expediency of restorative treatment, our dental team offers CEREC crowns. CEREC technology enables patients to come into the office with damaged teeth and leave the same day with a restored smile.
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