pain | MI Roots Family Dental https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com Fri, 19 May 2017 18:28:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.4 Debunking Myths About Root Canal Therapy https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/debunking-myths-about-root-canal-therapy/ Fri, 19 May 2017 18:28:57 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=389 Have you ever had a cavity filled? If you have, would you have a cavity filled again? Would you be surprised to hear that most patients who have had a cavity filled and have had root canal therapy say the two treatments are fairly comparable? Still, root canal therapy has earned a bad reputation. For [...]

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]]> Have you ever had a cavity filled? If you have, would you have a cavity filled again? Would you be surprised to hear that most patients who have had a cavity filled and have had root canal therapy say the two treatments are fairly comparable?

Still, root canal therapy has earned a bad reputation. For example, have you ever heard that you should avoid root canal therapy at all cost? While you should care for your smile to avoid the need for root canal therapy, you shouldn’t avoid the treatment if you do need it. If you have a damaged root canal which can only be addressed by root canal therapy, your tooth may ultimately die and need to be extracted.

Still, do you know how you can recognize a damaged root canal? There are actually several symptoms you can watch for, including pain and discomfort, pain when you chew, sudden sensitivity to temperature, and an unusual taste in your mouth. However, you also might have a damaged root canal without experiencing any of these symptoms. This is another reason we recommend scheduling regular appointments with us, as we can detect problems and in this case, save your tooth!  

If you’d like to learn more about the care you can receive from us, please don’t hesitate to give the office of MI Roots Family Dental a call at 616-453-0002. We look forward to answering your questions, and helping you with all of your smile care needs!

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]]> What Are the Treatments for Tinnitus Associated With TMJ Disorder? https://www.mirootsfamilydental.com/what-are-the-treatments-for-tinnitus-associated-with-tmj-disorder/ Wed, 19 Oct 2016 19:54:10 +0000 https://www.osenieksddspc.com/?p=353 Have you ever had a strange sound in your ears, such as a ringing, buzzing, hissing, chirping, or whistling? If you have, you’re far from alone, though the severity of the sound can vary. This sound may actually be the result of a condition commonly referred to as tinnitus. Many people notice the noise throughout [...]

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]]> Have you ever had a strange sound in your ears, such as a ringing, buzzing, hissing, chirping, or whistling? If you have, you’re far from alone, though the severity of the sound can vary. This sound may actually be the result of a condition commonly referred to as tinnitus. Many people notice the noise throughout the day, but especially when they try to sleep or are somewhere quiet.  

About one in five people actually suffer from tinnitus. Many of these individuals may consider visiting their doctor to address a ringing in their ears, but would you be surprised to learn that our team can also help?  You see, tinnitus can have many causes. For example, you could be suffering from tinnitus if you have a circulatory system disorder, or have an ear injury or hearing loss. However, tinnitus can also be the result of TMJ.

If your tinnitus is caused by TMJ disorder, you may consider various treatments. For instance, our team may recommend using an anti-inflammatory to relieve TMJ pain. We may also recommend oral splints or mouth guards. These splints and mouthguards can also help you if you’re suffering from jaw pain. In extreme cases, we may also recommend a surgical approach.

If you have TMJD or are worried that you might, our dentist, Dr. Joseph Szymczak can help. If you’re interested in learning more about TMJD, tinnitus, or in scheduling an appointment with our team, we invite you to contact MI Roots Family Dental by calling 616-453-0002. We’ll be happy to address any questions you may have. We’re excited to hear from you soon.

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