Cracked Tooth | Broken Tooth | Chipped Tooth 
Symptoms: chewing on one side of the mouth, sensitive to hot or cold temperatures or sweet or sour foods, you feel a sharp pain when you bite down, the pain you feel is intermittent rather than constant. To diagnose a cracked tooth, we’ll first perform a thorough exam of your mouth and teeth focusing on the area that’s tender. We will usually take x-rays as well as analyze the bite to isolate the issue. Once we’ve identified the fracture, the treatment we use will depend on the location and direction of the crack, as well as the extent of the damage.
Grinding/Bruxism
Bruxism is the clenching and grinding of the teeth that often occurs while a person is sleeping, driving, or in stressful circumstances. Symptoms of bruxism are as follows: a sore tired jaw, difficulty in opening and closing your mouth, sensitive teeth, earaches or pain in your jaw joint. If left untreated, complications of bruxism can include flattened or worn down teeth, teeth chipped at the gumline, loose teeth, damage to the bone around your teeth, and damage to your jaw joint. A common and effective treatment for stopping damage caused by bruxism is the use of a nightguard. A nightguard is a plastic device that fits over your top or bottom teeth and protects them from the damage caused by grinding. A custom nightguard, made from models of your teeth, usually offers the best protection.
Sensitive Teeth
Sensitivity of the teeth can be caused by a number of factors - bleaching, recession, and periodontal problems to name a few. Usually with an examination by the doctor, we can diagnose the particular reason and recommend simple solutions to stop the sensitivity. We are equipped with high resolution intra-oral cameras as well as digital radiography to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of sensative teeth. We also have the newest dental products and medications to treat sensativity.
Gingivitis
Gingivitis is a swelling and inflammation of the gums and is the first stage of periodontal disease. The main cause of Gingivitis is an accumulation of plaque on your teeth. When it is not removed regularly by brushing and flossing, it accumulates and the bacteria in the plaque invade the space between the gums and the teeth and begin producing toxins. These toxins are what irritates and inflames the gums, causing them to swell and bleed. Gingivitis is easily reversed, but if it is not caught in time, it can lead to periodontal disease.
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction)
TMJ sometimes called TMD, is a cycle of pain, muscle spasms, and jaw joint problems that results when the teeth, jaw joints, and chewing muscles don't work together in harmony. Symptoms may include headaches, worn teeth, painful muscles in the face, neck, and shoulders, clicking and popping of the jaw joint, earaches, pain behind the eyes, difficulty opening and closing the mouth, ringing in the ears, tingling in the hands, and other problems. Fortunately, TMJ is treatable. Ususally, a bite guard or bite splint is thethe method of treating TMJ. The bite splint/guard acts as a cushion between the teeth and absorbs the powerful forces caused by clenching and grinding, which relieves the muscles and joints and eliminates pain.
