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The Facts About TMD...

Do you experience pain in your face, ears, below or in front of your ears, or headaches for which your medical doctor has not found a cause? Do your jaw joints, located in front of your ears, hurt when you chew or do they make clicking, popping or crackling noises? If so, you may be suffering from TemperoMandibular Disorder - often called TMD.

The temperomandibular joints - or TMJs - are located on both sides of the face in front of the ears, connecting the lower jawbone to the skull. They're the most complicated joints in the human body, and they allow us to open our mouths wide and move them from side to side.

Symptoms of TMD affect millions of North Americans and can appear with no apparent cause. They can also appear after trauma, such as a traffic or bicycle accident, or a blow to the face. Teeth clenching, excessive gum chewing, a bad bite, nail biting or cradling the phone between your shoulder and head can cause or exacerbate TMD.

Stress and tension may awaken or aggravate an existing TMD condition. However, stress alone does not cause this disorder if a patient has good oral health and a balanced bite.

To diagnose TMD, a thorough exam is essential. Let us help you determine if the cause of your discomfort is your jaw joint, and from there, if necessary, determine a treatment plan that will give you relief.

Call us at 860-828-3933 or email Contact@AdvancedDental.com for your appointment today and you'll soon be on your way to better dental health.

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Get what you need

Is 50 really the new 40? It seems so. men and women today feel and act ten years younger than their biological age. Midlife is a strong, powerful time of life in every way and you can see the influence you command in the number of products tailored just for you. A prime example is the number of esthetic innovations created to enhance your smile, like beautiful natural-looking crown and implant restorations.




You'll like them because...

You're an experienced and savvy consumer

• Long-lasting natural-looking materials resist chipping, staining and cracks.
• Improvements in options and technology have made procedures more time-efficient and patient-friendly.

You're health conscious

• Your damaged or discolored tooth can be covered, protected and strengthened with a single crown.
• Bone loss can be prevented by anchoring a permanent new tooth into the jawbone by combining a single crown with a dental implant.
• Missing teeth can be replaced with several replacement teeth attached to a secure crown or implant bridge restoration to prevent your other teeth from drifting and altering your ability to eat, speak and socialize.

You love to look great!

• Crowns made of natural-looking porcelain are beautiful and designed to blend in so well with neighboring teeth that no one can tell that you have them.

Don't let your smile give away your age. Let us give you a midlife smile with style! Call us at 860-828-3933 or email Contact@AdvancedDental.com today for a complimentary consultation where we'll help keep you smiling for many years to come!

Dear Doctor: Comedians that make us smile!

For years, comedians and dentists have shared one common trait... the ability to make us smile!


As far back as the ancient Greeks, comedians have taken the common routine of life and turned it into comedy and farce. Dentistry especially has provided one of the richest veins of material for stand-up, skits, situation comedies and even books. It ...seems everyone remembers a favorite comedy routine about visiting a dentist: toothaches, drills, shots ñ practically anything dental - whose memories still bring a smile or chuckle.


Maybe it's old-fashioned nervousness or anxiety people may have about seeing the dentist, or the somewhat unbelievable notion that something as small as a tooth can cause such a big ache. Or, maybe it's just because one of the best-known anesthesics is commonly known as "laughing gas."


Whatever the reason, our favorite comedians often draw from dentistry with hilarious takes, that drown us in tears of laughter. Don't get us wrong, dentists don't take their profession or their mission lightly. But it's always good for the soul to take a lighthearted look at ourselves and what we do once in awhile, to help us empathize in seeing things from a patient's point of view.


So, in the spirit of good humor and of course smiling, here's a sampling from some of our favorite comedians and their take on dentistry. We can't guarantee that generous doses of these comedians will necessarily improve your dental health, but they will certainly improve your mental health.


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PET DENTAL DISEASE: THE SILENT KILLER OF PETS!

Did you know that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats over age 3 have some kind of dental disease? Left untreated, it can lead to heart, liver and kidney disease. That's why pet dental disease is called the "Silent Killer of Pets."

October is National Pet Wellness Month - the perfect time to educate pet owners about the importance of preventive pet health care.

START WITH YOUR PET'S SMILE

Oxyfresh combines the best ingredients nature has to offer with safe science to create the highest quality formulas you'll find anywhere to promote optimum dental health for your pet. You'll love the results!

Add some TLC to their water bowl!

Pets need water anyway, why not nourish it? Pet Oral Hygiene Solution contains the active ingredient Oxygene to freshen pet breath and help reduce the formation of plaque and tartar that can lead to dental disease, and its 100% safe. Just one teaspoon of this tasteless, odorless solution added daily to your pet's drinking water does the trick - it's that easy!

Protect their smile - and their health!

It's more than a breath-freshening toothpaste. Pet Gel with Oxygen cleans and deodorizes gums to help protect agains the buildup of germs that can threaten your pet's health. This formula also contains aloe to soothe tissues and speed the healing or oral wounds. Use Pet Gel whenever you brush, and also when your pet needs immediate relief from oral discomfort.

Pets have teeth too...brush them!

Brushing your pet's teeth regularly is the best way to fight dental disease. The Triple-Pet Toothbrush is uniquely designed with a triple-sided head to make brushing quicker, easier and more effective. For superb toothpaste, Oxyfresh Pet Gel has got you covered.

For more information or to try these products today visit http://www.oxyfresh.com/AdvancedDental/default.asp