March 22nd, 2013
Absolutely. Dr. Timm and our team at Blue Spruce Dental know that TMD/TMJ tends to progress very rapidly if left untreated, and can cause dental problems including excessive tooth wear and damage, tooth loss and other health problems.
There are a number of treatment options available to correct a TMD disorder, however at Blue Spruce Dental, we believe your particular TMD treatment should be determined through a consultation with Dr. Timm, who is highly experienced in temporomandibular joint problems.
Our team at Blue Spruce Dental utilizes TruDenta systems, which have been designed to relieve headaches, migraines, jaw pain or facial pain. As a TruDenta dentist, Dr. Timm is specially trained to examine and diagnose the forces that affect your teeth and your overall health. TruDenta specialists such as Dr. Timm use modern technology to examine your mouth’s opening and closing functions to better evaluate the forces within your head, neck and jaw.
According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of TMJ disorders include:
· Pain or tenderness of your jaw
· Aching pain in and around your ear
· Difficulty chewing or discomfort while chewing
· Aching facial pain
· Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth
· Headache
· Uncomfortable bite
· An uneven bite because one or more teeth are making premature contact
It's time to have a talk with Dr. Timm about how we can help you. A simple, painless screening test at our Michigan Center, MI office can determine if TruDenta is right for you. To learn more about how we can help, please give us a call.
March 15th, 2013
“St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic.” Adrienne Cook
Lucky green shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold: It must be St. Patrick’s Day! If you’re not Irish, how do you go about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? It’s easy: You just put on one of those tall leprechauns hats, dress in green from head to toe, and wear one of those carefree pins that say “Kiss Me, I’m Irish”. On St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish, and that is the universal beauty of the holiday. Celtic pride does not discriminate.
St. Patrick’s Day is an important cultural and religious holiday. There are lavish parades and church services across Ireland on March 17th. Over time, however, the holiday has developed into a day to observe Irish culture in general. In places like England and the United States, where there is a large Irish Diaspora, the holiday has greater significance than other countries. From the streets of Boston to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York, it is a day of celebration, and many Americans of Irish descent will cook up a traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage.
So, to all of you with Irish ancestry, and to all of you who have decided to be Irish for the day, our office wishes you a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Good luck looking for a pot of leprechaun gold, which is said to exist at the end of the rainbow. However, keep away from those sugary Lucky Charms; sweet cereals might taste good, but your kids’ teeth might not be feeling too lucky if they eat it for breakfast every day. Have a great St. Paddy’s day and remember to call your favorite dental office soon to keep your oral health in check!
March 6th, 2013
It’s almost spring! Tulips are blooming and the world is awakening from its winter sleep. We thought today we would remind our patients about the need to visit our office for your cleaning. After all, studies have shown there could a link between proper oral and dental care and heart disease, diabetes and even stroke. Regular visits to our office can keep harmful bacteria from entering your body by removing plaque build up.</p.
Another great benefit to scheduling your 6-month visit is the opportunity for us to screen for other potential health hazards. During your visit, we can not only clean and whiten your teeth, but potentially identify other signs or symptoms.
Get your beautiful smile today! Give us a call to schedule an appointment!
February 24th, 2013
Great question. It’s usually easy to tell when you have a cavity, but unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your mouth without you even knowing. In fact, you can have the beginning stages of gum disease without even noticing any pain or discomfort. Since gum disease can be undetectable, it’s imperative to watch for warning signs in order to prevent the disease from worsening.
Here are the signs to watch for:
• Gums that appear red or swollen
• Gums that feel tender
• Gums that bleed easily (during brushing or flossing)
• Gums that recede or pull away from the teeth
• Persistent bad breath (halitosis)
• Loose teeth
• Any change in the way teeth come together in the biting position
• Any change in the way partial dentures fit
If you or someone in your family is showing these signs, schedule an appointment at our office. We can diagnose the problem and begin treatment to save your teeth and give you back a healthy mouth!
