Everyone has two temporomandibular joints on each side of the face to connect the skull and jawbone. Often referred to as TMJ, these joints act as sliding hinges whenever the mouth is opened or closed. When the TMJ function as they should, people rarely give them a second thought, but when they cause chronic pain, it’s called “TMJ” disorder. TMJ... read more »
By: Judson T Connell, DMD You may have seen recent articles reporting that dentists are seeing an increase in bruxism cases during COVID-19. Unfortunately, this is true and can be attributed to various factors. Before we look at what to do if you think you’re experiencing bruxism, let’s examine exactly what bruxism is and what the symptoms and causes are.... read more »
In honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Exceptional Dentistry at Johns Creek will be offering free oral cancer screenings on Thursday, April 29th. Times available are from 10 am to 12 pm. Oral cancer is not a rare disease. Approximately 53,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer in 2019 in the US. It kills one person every hour of... read more »