Do you experience frequent pain in your jaw? Does your jaw pop or click or stick when you open and close your mouth? If so, you may require dental attention. But what does jaw pain have to do with your oral health? Park Ridge dentists, Dr. Maria Loukas and Dr. Thanasi Loukas can answer this question,… Read more »
Posts Categorized: TMJ Disorder/Bruxism
TMJ Disorder: Higher Risk for Tooth Loss?
Many of the consequences of tooth loss are obvious. Gaps left in your smile or the diminished ability to chew and speak properly are common complaints. However, the loss of a tooth can affect much more than the simple attractiveness of your smile. Many of the side effects of tooth loss can have a profound… Read more »
TMJ Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Relief
If you have a toothache, you could probably pinpoint it with fair accuracy, and a quick trip to the dentist’s office can tell you why the tooth hurts and how to relieve it. The same is true for most forms of dental discomfort, but sometimes, you might not even realize that your aching is dental-related…. Read more »
How to Stop Grinding Your Teeth, and Why You Should
Think your occasional teeth-grinding habit is harmless? Think again. Though healthy teeth are completely surrounded by highly-resistant tooth enamel, the protective layer is only strong enough to take so much abuse. Grinding them together can wear down your enamel, change the shape of your teeth’s surfaces, and lead to a host of subsequent, and potentially… Read more »
What Does Jaw Pain Mean?
Do you notice a clicking or popping noise when you open and close your jaw? Is the sound accompanied by pain and difficult movement? TMJ disorder, an inclusive term for conditions that affect your jaw’s joints and muscles, can often be more subtle than a toothache. Nevertheless, it often generates varying levels of jaw pain… Read more »
Park Ridge Dentists Explain TMJ Headaches
A headache is one of the most common forms of discomfort, and is a symptom shared by a plethora of illnesses. A headache can also occur for seemingly no reason, and disappear after you take a nap or a pain killer. Many patients who endure chronic, severe headaches don’t realize that the symptoms may not… Read more »
Park Ridge Dentists: Try Our Teeth Grinding Quiz
Do you grind your teeth? When patients grind or clench their teeth, they leave their smile vulnerable to damage and medical complications such as TMJ disorder. Fortunately, at Loukas General Dentistry we provide treatment for bruxism to eliminate your teeth grinding issues. In today’s blog, your Park Ridge dentists, Dr. Maria Loukas and Dr. Thanasi… Read more »
Chicago Dentists Offer Quality Dental Care
A simple Google search reveals an array of options for Chicago residents looking for dental care. Fortunately, you don’t need to look any further than Loukas General Dentistry. We provide the latest in dental care technology for our patients. In today’s blog, your Chicago dentists, Dr. Maria Loukas and Dr. Thanasi Loukas, explain how the… Read more »
Your Park Ridge Implant Dentists Explore TMJ Disorder
One of the most significant, and yet less-obvious, consequences of tooth loss is the effect of missing teeth on your mouth’s proper function. A full set of teeth can absorb the repeated pressure of your bite while minimizing the impact on each individual tooth. For each one lost, your remaining teeth are subjected to more… Read more »
Stop Grinding Your Teeth in Park Ridge
Your teeth are the strongest part of your body when they’re healthy, but to remain so, they need diligent care and maintenance that extends beyond merely brushing and flossing your teeth every day. A good oral hygiene routine requires a few moments out of every day, and what you do for the rest of your… Read more »
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