It can be terrifying to bite down on your dinner and realize a moment later that the hard chip in your mouth has come off of your tooth. We sometimes think of our teeth as indestructible, and we certainly put them through so much wear and tear that they can seem that way. [...]
Medical terms aren’t always the easiest to understand. At Smile Columbia Dentistry, we want to make it easy for our patients to understand every condition or term we talk about. If you suffer from TMJ, you might have heard trigeminal Neuralgia at some point. To help you better understand what the difference [...]
Millions of Americans suffer from debilitating migraine headaches, which result in pain, nausea and considerable downtime. In search of relief, many people rely on powerful medications which often provide only slight improvement. Now, a new study suggests that migraine sufferers may be able to find relief from their ailments by seeking help from their [...]
If you suffer from chronic headaches, you probably know that relying on medication every time the pain flares up isn't a good plan. You could end up relying on pain medication, developing rebound headaches, or even suffer systemic health effects, such as liver or kidney problems. If you are looking for drug-free remedies, [...]
Many of us experience diminished jaw strength as we age. This is often due to deterioration of the joints and other components that connect the jaw to the skull and promote optimal jaw function. This, in turn, can lead to the uncomfortable condition known as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), and our [...]
