It is rare for people to connect oral pain or even discomfort to something as specific as temporal mandibular joint disorder. According to dentists, this is a fairly common disorder characterized by headaches or migraines, the inability to fully open the mouth, a popping sensation in the jaw or difficulty chewing. Many people just carelessly…

Dentists usually explicitly state that they offer cosmetic dentistry services to their patients; some even practice it exclusively. However, what does cosmetic dentistry actually mean? What does it involve? Generally, cosmetic dentistry involves any dental work that’s performed to simply improve the appearance of your teeth, bite or gums. Most people who opt for it,…

You might have heard of telemarketing, but teledentistry is a new concept to almost everyone who hears the term for the first time. The aim of teledentistry is to allow people to gain access to proper dental care. The program intends to reach people who might not be able to come to the dentist’s office…

Florida has the highest number of people enrolled into Obamacare, with nearly 1.6 million people opting for it in 2015. With that number, the state surpassed California’s 1.4 million to lead the country. And yet, those who find the need for dental insurance suddenly find the act lacking. Dental is definitely not covered comprehensively by…

Just like any other preventive therapy, preventive dentistry is a way of helping you maintain good oral health. It helps in protecting your teeth from decay, which also means you willhave to visit your dentist less often too. The primary causes of tooth loss are dental decay & gum disease. The more effectively you deal…

In thesummer months, kids end up spending muchlonger hour’s outdoors- they indulge in various outdoor activities and in sports too. Though all of this sounds good, there are times when they suffer traumatic dental injuries; these commonly occur from sports, falls as well as other outdoor-specific activities and can result in chipping or dislodgement of…

Having a white and healthy smile is one of the most effective ways of creating a lasting impression. The fact is that your smile is one of the first things people will notice when they meet you. Dr Maureen L. O’Flanagan and her team of experienced dentists help you maintain oral health and a bright…