Gingivitis What is Gingivitis? Gingivitis is the first stage of gum disease. In this stage, the gums are somewhat inflamed and it may bleed a bit when brushing and flossing. Normally, healthy gums do not bleed. If you do experience bleeding from brushing and flossing, there is a possibility that you may start to see …
How to Treat TMJ Dentist in Vancouver WA What is and how do you treat TMJ? TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. It is the flexible joint that connects the jaw to the temporal bones of the skull (in front of each ear). Due to this, we are able to move our jaws up, down, side …
Temporomandibular Joint Dentist in Vancouver WA What is Temporomandibular Joint? Temporomandibular Joint is short for TMJ and it’s the name of the jaw joint, it’s also a catch-all phrase for many symptoms: jaw pain, headaches, neck pain, muscle spasms, difficulty in opening the mouth. The lower jaw bone is a very unique bone in the …
