by Cawthra Dental | Sep 12, 2022 | mississauga dentist
What we eat and drink can affect the health of our teeth and mouth. Eating disorders cause nutritional deficiencies that affect the soft or hard tissues of the mouth and teeth. An eating disorder can sometimes exhibit the first symptoms in the mouth. These effects may...
by Cawthra Dental | Aug 30, 2022 | mississauga dentist
TMJ is the abbreviation for the temporomandibular joint. This joint is near your ears and connects the upper jawbone to the lower jawbone and your skull. A TMJ disorder occurs when the joint causes pain or has a reduction in movement. TMJ disorders may be caused by...
by Cawthra Dental | Jul 25, 2022 | mississauga dentist
Teeth clenching and grinding are nocturnal habits in both children and adults. The medical term for this is “bruxism.” During teeth grinding, the jaws clamp down, and teeth shift back and forth. With teeth clenching, the jaws forcefully clamp over an extended period....
by Cawthra Dental | Jun 22, 2022 | mississauga dentist
Your toddler’s baby teeth, though temporary, are still prone to tooth decay. Early childhood caries, commonly known as baby bottle caries, often affect young children’s upper front teeth. Most people don’t realize that healthy baby teeth contribute to healthy...
by Cawthra Dental | May 20, 2022 | mississauga dentist
Up to one-third of patients dealing with cancer will have complications that affect the mouth, such as cavities, gum disease, mouth sores, and dry mouth. These symptoms may range from mild to severe, depending on the treatment and type of cancer. Cancer can affect the...
by Cawthra Dental | Apr 11, 2022 | mississauga dentist
Your tonsils are glands that are located at the back of your throat, on each side. They are made up of tissue containing lymphocytes. The primary function of your tonsils is to help prevent infection; they act in a way that traps viruses and bacteria from entering,...
