by Eric Kitts | Nov 20, 2021 | Dental Services
If you have had your wisdom teeth removed or had dental implants, chances are you worked with an oral surgeon. Oral surgeons, or oral and maxillofacial surgeons, specialize in maxillofacial areas and oral cavity issues. As with all surgeons, they require many years of...
by Eric Kitts | Oct 30, 2021 | Dental Services
You know that a good oral hygiene routine and regular dental checkups help keep your teeth healthy and give you a beautiful smile, but did you know it also helps to keep your bones healthy? The truth is, while your teeth are necessary for proper chewing and breaking...
by Eric Kitts | Oct 28, 2021 | Dental Services
Pain associated with dental problems and a fear of dental treatments has been around since the beginning of time. But imagine what it was really like back before the use of modern anesthesia. While many people believe that it began with medical treatments, the truth...
by Eric Kitts | Sep 25, 2021 | Dental Health, Dental Services
Opening and closing your mouth occurs during an average day. Whether you are speaking, eating, or chewing a piece of gum, the movement of your jaw is often taken for granted. Imagine one day you wake up unable to open or close your mouth. This inability to move the...
by Eric Kitts | Sep 19, 2021 | Dental Services
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. These joints connect your lower jawbone to your skull. You have one on each side of your face, just in front of your ears. Your TMJs assist in jaw movement necessary for speaking and chewing. Unfortunately, as with any joint in...
by Eric Kitts | Aug 25, 2021 | Dental Services, Patient Care
When it comes to dental treatment or oral surgery, as many as 10 to 30 percent of patients suffer from dental anxiety. For many, this anxiety stems from a fear of pain associated with dental procedures. At Soundview Family Dental, your comfort is our priority and we...
