Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain

Treatment For Stress Induced Jaw Pain In Knoxville

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…

Hiccups In Your Dental Routine

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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…

Danger Zone! Five Signs of 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

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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…