The Temporomandibular Joint sounds like a huge, complicated thing but it’s actually really simple. Place your fingers just in front of your ears and open your mouth. You should be able to feel the joint move under your fingertips. This is the TMJ. This joint connects the jaw to the skull. TMJ disorders can also […]
If you haven’t experienced the horrible taste in your mouth when you take a sip of orange juice after having recently brushed your teeth, consider yourself lucky. It’s gross. Orange juice isn’t the only culprit either. Discussions on this topic lead to a long list of things people find nasty after brushing their teeth. Sports […]
Researchers from Webster University took a unique approach when studying how confidence affected the dating scene. They spent hours people watching at a bar and found one thing that really stood out and seemed to make a huge difference in the success of the romantic advances that took place. They discovered that the women who […]
When it comes to practicing oral hygiene, the teeth should not be the sole focus of your efforts. Instead, you must also highlight the significant contributions of your gums in maintaining your health. Gums are soft, mucosal tissues in the mouth that surround and protect the bones holding the teeth together. They also serve as […]
Arcadia Dental Arts is one of the top-performing dental clinics in Arizona today. As a matter of fact, our field of expertise has extended further into more advanced dental procedures, like Invisalign. Invisalign is a good alternative for people who find metal braces and brackets highly uncomfortable. Made of smooth and colorless plastic, these aligners […]
Toothaches can be painful and bothersome enough to interfere with your everyday life. Fortunately, there are a number of options for relieving toothache, and some of which can be found just inside your cupboard. Asafetida – Dental problems such as toothaches and bleeding gums can be treated at home with the use of asafetida. Simply […]
This Valentine’s Day spread the love by giving your kids, your spouse, or your significant other a huge, fat kiss and some reminders on maintaining a good oral hygiene habit. From Arcadia Dental Arts, below are a few simple tips you could use to make this Valentine’s Day a little more special. Brush your Teeth […]
For Arcadia Dental Arts, resolutions have always been an important part of welcoming the New Year. Aside from providing some direction to move forward with, it encourages us to go beyond what we have achieved so far and challenges ourselves in ways we never thought we could. While some may have their own resolutions involving […]
Although poor nutrition does not directly cause periodontal disease, many researchers believe that the disease progresses faster and is more severe in patients whose diet does not supply the necessary nutrients. Certain foods and food combinations are also linked to higher levels of cavity and tooth decay. Hence, by simply improving your diet, you may […]
