Getting to Know Your Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) You know the importance of maintaining a healthy smile, but have you ever thought about the impact jaw health can have and how your jaw works? Conversations about oral health often focus on teeth and gums, while the topic of jaw health and function can be easily overlooked.…

As a senior, what can I do to enhance my jaw strength? As we age, we experience diminished jaw strength. Over time, our joints and the components that connect the jaw to the skull and promote optimal jaw function start to deteriorate. We lose muscle strength and have a higher risk of developing TMJ (temporomandibular…

Finding a new hobby is one of the best things to do during retirement. When you’re in your 30s, 40s, and 50s, you start counting the years before retiring. Going to work daily can be exhausting, even if you are fortunate enough to do what you love. Yet for many, retirement comes, and they are…

At any age, it’s important to keep all aspects of your health in mind. That means watching your diet and keeping up with routine visits to your dentist near The Villages. However, physical activity is just as vital when managing health for seniors. Maintaining physical activity helps support bone density and muscle mass, reducing the…

Zirconia crowns are one of the latest dental technology solutions. Dental crowns are among the most widely used tooth restorations available today. They provide lasting strength and protection while maintaining the natural root structure of the affected tooth.  Zirconia crowns are one of the latest innovations in crown technology, and they could be just what…

When many patients hear the term sleep apnea, they think of a disorder that occurs when you sleep, causing breathing to stop and start. And that’s true; sleep apnea does just that, but it can also cause death when a patient’s breathing is not frequent enough to create immediate tissue ischemia. This leads to tissue…