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It’s hard to believe that the two small jaw joints – called the temporomandibular joints, or TMJ – can cause problems throughout the body when stressed. But these sensitive joints are responsible for a variety of symptoms that you might not connect with a problem with the jaw, including low back pain, tingling in the…

In Pinehurst, dental flossing is not likely to be the most popular activity, but cleaning between the teeth is vitally essential for the good of your oral health. A conventional toothbrush just isn’t effective for removing food and plaque from between the teeth, and this is the area where cavities, periodontal disease, and bad breath…

OK. So maybe dental implants won’t give you a natural smile in the sense that it was the one you were born with. But it’ll be darn close. That’s because dental implants are the most natural tooth-replacement alternative available today. Face it, you want a smile that doesn’t advertise the fact that you’ve replaced teeth.…

Let’s say that you want to change the appearance of your front teeth, but you’re not sure how to go about it. You’ve heard that porcelain veneers do a great job transforming flawed teeth, but you also heard that they can be a bit expensive. There’s always traditional or clear braces, but you really don’t…

What comes to mind when you think of restorative dentistry? If you said functional treatments that repair dental damage, you’re only half right. The truth is, restorative dentistry also contains an aesthetic component. Dental solutions that restore compromised teeth can also renew and improve the appearance of your smile. When Dr. Amy Moubry, a cosmetic…

There was a time in the not too distant past when bad teeth, tooth loss, and dentures were considered to be ‘normal’ signs of getting older. Who doesn’t remember seeing Grandma and Granddad’s teeth in a glass on the nightstand? Although Pinehurst residents of previous generations may have wished to keep all of their teeth…