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Can a Dental Night Guard Help Your TMJ?

If you are experiencing chronic pain in your jaw, your dentist may prescribe a dental night guard to treat your condition. While TMJ disorder can be treated in a variety of ways, the most common and effective treatment is a dental night guard. What is TMJ Disorder? TMD stands for temporomandibular disorder, which is related… Read more »

Sleep Apnea and Your Oral Health

What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep Apnea is a medical condition characterized by periods of cessation of breathing throughout the night. Typically, sleep apnea occurs as a result of an obstruction in the flow of oxygen, often due to the size of the tongue and/or jaw. Depending on the type of sleep apnea, the condition may… Read more »

Dentistry Fun Facts

At Park Avenue Dental, not only do we provide you with great dental care, but we also strive to educate our patients. Here are some interesting and surprising facts that our team wanted to share with you!   Fun Facts You Should Know About Your Oral Health With flu season upon us, make sure you… Read more »

Gum Disease and Your Overall Health

There is no denying that we all want to live a long and healthy life. While diet and exercise are two of the most common ways to achieve this goal, maintaining your gum health may be considered the dark horse in this scenario. Experts have established a strong link between gum disease and your overall… Read more »

Teeth Whitening Methods: What’s Your Best Option?

dentist performing teeth whitening

We all want a brighter, whiter smile. As the teeth-whitening market becomes increasingly oversaturated, it can be hard to determine which solution is best for you. New fad products like charcoal toothpastes or at home teeth whitening lights are currently making waves all over the Internet. With so many options to choose from, our dentists… Read more »