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It's not just about your smile!  Many of my patients visit us frequently in search of relief from headaches. Many patients suffering from regular headaches may actually be experiencing them as a symptom of disorders related to the jaw and sensorimotor complex.  These may include problems related to the head and neck, the temporomandibular joints…

Teeth that are not aligned properly in your mouth create a condition known as “malocclusion”. Crooked teeth could be a problem; left untreated, mal-aligned teeth can lead to periodontal disease ( gum disease ), and can create abnormal amounts of stress on teeth and jaws, leading to premature wear. Malocclusion affects 74 percent of American…

Are you one of those people who feel they show too much gum when you smile? Do you feel the appearance of your teeth is overpowered by the excess display of gum when you smile?  Or, do you feel your teeth appear too short as compared to the amount of gum tissue present? If so,…

Dental porcelain can be used in the customization of crowns, veneers, and inlays and onlays to closely replicate the natural appearance of tooth enamel while restoring ideal form, stability, and resilience to your smile. As indirect ( laboratory made ) restorations, these are designed in a preselected shade to match your natural or desired smile…

Your smile is oftentimes the first aspect of your personality that one sees.  Why let wrinkles get in the way? Your smile is a very important part of your life.  Dermal fillers, like JUVEDERM XC, can instantly smooth away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds that, with time, form around your smile. The natural…

Botox and dermal fillers have significantly impacted the aesthetics industry.  As two of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures, the application of these has become an indispensable part of a dentist's armamentarium as a specialist in facial aesthetics. Although dermatologists and plastic surgeons were among the first to train and integrate these therapies into their practices, these same procedures…

Second only to water, tea is one of the most often consumed beverages in the world.  Americans have a renewed interest in the health benefits of tea.    I have chosen to review the general and specific health benefits of drinking tea....as related to your teeth and gums.   What is YOUR favorite variety of…

Probiotics are everywhere...and now also in the mouth!  Like your digestive tract, the oral cavity houses hundreds of bacterial species.  It is important for you to understand that there is a critical link in the oral-systemic health connection.  I have touched on this in previous blog entries; however, today, I would like to concentrate on…

Everything seems to be moving at lightening speed these days.  Immediate gratification is what we all want when it comes to looking and feeling good. And Smile Enhancement procedures are not left behind.  Its important to have a clear insight as to the various therapeutic options available today for the creation of an attractive and…

Dental bonding is a technique in which a tooth-colored resin material ( a composite of plastic fillers ) is layered into or over a tooth to restore or improve the appearance, function, or stability of your smile. Using a special ultraviolet light, the composite resin is “bonded” to the tooth, restoring the natural form, esthetics,…

The ultimate question: "Why should I remove my wisdom teeth, Dr. Dargham?  They don't bother me." Impacted wisdom teeth are not always removed. There are times extraction of these teeth should not even be considered! As you all must know, wisdom teeth are the third molars and they are not always in the most optimal…

I am frequently asked questions about chipping a tooth-"It's only a small chip, Dr. Dargham; why do I need to fix it?" "It can't be that bad." Furthermore, many of these same patients use their teeth as tools! Opening bottle caps, jewelry, and other hard objects with your teeth is one of the most common…