People are living longer. With it, we see more patients over sixty-five with problems unique to their age group. Due to this, the dental field, and North Creek Dental Care specifically, is focusing more on geriatric dentistry. Our office employs Lauri Varga, a registered dental hygienist with a certificate in Geriatrics for Non- Physicians from […]
Facing Oral Health Challenges as We Age Read More »
TMD, what it is, and how it can be avoided. Temporal mandibular joint dysfunction can be arthritis, injury, infection, or dislocation of the temporal mandibular joint. Your temporal mandibular joint, or TMJ, is the muscles and ligaments near your ear that help your jaw open and close. When you experience discomfort or injury in this
So you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, you might be thinking, who cares, it’s my teeth, it won’t kill me! YOUR WRONG! Recent medical research has led to a shocking conclusion. Gum disease and inflammation in the mouth are directly linked to stroke, heart disease, and diabetes. The American Dental Association has
Why Regular Dental Visits Matter Read More »
