Everyday stress can cause some people to clench their jaws or grind their teeth in response. This can lead to a painful condition known as TMD, which is treatable at Jim Erpenbach DDS in Knoxville. Daily commuting, work problems, or an overpacked schedule are some persistent causes. TMD is shorthand for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. It…
Dental Health
Hiccups In Your Dental Routine
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
In this post from Jim Erpenbach DDS in Knoxville TN, we look at dental health routines, and what happens when they’re interrupted. The most common times people stop to brush their teeth are morning and night – either before or after breakfast, after dinner, or at bedtime. Common concerns that come with this routine involve…
Dental Confidence Or Caution
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Whether you are one of the folks who goes willingly for your check-up, or are hesitant about getting dental work done, Knoxville dentist Jim Erpenbach DDS can help you maintain dental health. The cost of dentistry doesn’t have to be an unknown. A suitable consultation can bring you up to date about possible procedures and…
Beating Horrible Halitosis
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Brushing just your teeth may not be enough to remove all of the fragments of food between the teeth and up in the gums. Bacteria can grow and stink from hidden floss-only locations. Gently brushing the gums, sides of the mouth and the tongue in addition to the teeth may make the difference. Also, the…
Keeping Kids Smiling At Jim Erpenbach DDS
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
Jim Erpenbach DDS in Knoxville serves patients of all ages with family dentistry. Our caring staff takes special care of our youngest patients to make sure they are comfortable during their dental visits. We Pamper Our Youngest Patients Having compassion for our young patients is essential. We understand that going to the dentist can be…
What You See And What You Don’t
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
If you have had restorations, orthodontia, or a complete smile redesign, you want people to notice the final outcome – your sensational smile. There is a lot, however, that is going on behind the scenes. This post from Jim Erpenbach DDS in Knoxville TN talks about three smile makeover components that are not readily apparent…
Thanksgiving Foods That Can Stain Your Smile
Ah, Thanksgiving. It’s a time for all of us to reflect on what we have, the people around us, and our health! It’s also a time to indulge in a heavy feast with friends and family. But all of us here at the dental office of Dr. Erpenbach want to remind you that some of…
Danger Zone! Five Signs of Gum Disease
Categories: Dental Health, Gum Disease
The older you are, the more at risk you are of coming down with gum disease. But even among young and middle-age adults, gum disease is a primary cause of tooth loss. Jim Erpenbach DDS in Knoxville reminds you that an ounce of prevention of worth a pound of cure. Good oral hygiene and preventative dentistry…
Why a Water Flosser Might be a Good Idea
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
In this post from Jim Erpenbach DDS in Knoxville TN, we’re discussing the water flosser, also known as interdental cleaner, interdental irrigator, or water jet. They’ve been a great asset to dentistry and to dental health. The first water-shooting device for cleaning between teeth was invented in the early 1960’s by Colorado dentist Dr. Gerald…
Unexpected Stress? Don’t Forget Your Smile
Categories: Dental Health, Family Dentistry
When you suddenly have to juggle extra balls, some are bound to get dropped. Perhaps you are going through a divorce or became the caregiver for an ailing parent. Perhaps you took on a second job or started night school to earn an advanced degree. At Jim Erpenbach DDS in Knoxville TN, we remind you…
