Are you experiencing persistent headache sand wondering if it's linked to TMJ or migraines? At Virginia H. Ellis, DDS Dental Corp., we recognize the importance of distinguishing between the two to provide targeted solutions. Let's delve into the complexities of TMJ and migraines, exploring their differences and similarities and how our skilled team can help you find relief.
You always hope it won’t ever come to it, but sometimes an emergency dental appointment is essential. Virginia H. Ellis, DDS, of Virginia H. Ellis, DDS Dental Corp. in Orinda, California, is a qualified emergency dentist who can help resolve a wide range of serious and time-sensitive dental problems. Here’s what you need to know about when emergency dentistry is necessary.
We spend our early years with pearly white teeth, but a lifetime of living can turn them dull and discolored. If you’re like most people, you’re looking for a way to bring the white back. Fortunately, there are ways to do just that.
White teeth are desired. But when small white spots form on your teeth, they can detract from your smile’s appearance and possibly even be a cause for concern. Below, we explore what causes white spots to appear on teeth, how these spots can be treated at home, and what professional white spot removal often involves.
If you’re experiencing popping, clicking, or grating sounds whenever you open or close your mouth, chances are good that you have temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, which is a problem with the hinge joint that connects your jaw to your skull. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 5-12% of American adults deal with TMJ issues.
If you have one or more cosmetic dental issues, Dr. Virginia Ellis of Virginia H. Ellis, DDS Dental Corp. in Orinda, California, may recommend dental veneers to remedy the problem and make your smile dazzlingly white.
Imagine these scenarios: You’re at your son’s baseball game, and he knocks a tooth loose while sliding into home plate. You have pain in your jaw that begins to throb and cause ear pain. You bite down too hard on a piece of candy and chip a tooth or loosen a filling.
A dental bridge does just what it sounds like it does: It bridges the gap between missing teeth. There are a few options for replacing missing teeth, so how do you know when a bridge is the right solution? Take a few minutes to read what Dr. Ellis of Virginia H. Ellis, DDS Dental Corp. in Orinda, California, has to say about the advantages of a dental bridge.
Do you wake up in the morning with sore teeth and an aching jaw? If so, you may be unconsciously clenching or grinding your teeth while you sleep. Clenching and grinding can lead to sharp pain or a dull ache in your jaw, as well as excessive tooth wear and problems with the jaw joint. Fortunately, we have a solution.
The lower jaw is connected to the skull by a hinge joint known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Like any joint in the body, the TMJ is vulnerable to injury and wear and tear over time, putting you at risk for a condition known as TMJ syndrome (also known as temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD). The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimate that at least 10 million Americans suffer from TMJ disorders, but the numbers are likely much higher.
