If your jaw is sore, you may be at risk of developing temporomandibular disorder or what is better known as TMD. http://www.smileworkscalgary.com/by-mr-smiles/is-chewing-gum-causing-your-headache/ This signals that there could be a problem with your TMJ or temporomandibular joint, the joint at the side of your jaw. TMD causes pain and swelling in your jaw and can lead […] Read more
If you get frequent headaches, your habits may be making them worse. Biting your nails, chewing gum or nibbling on pencils or pens may be aggravating the joint in your jaw and causing many symptoms, including headaches. The temporomandibular joint is at the corner of your jaw and it does amazing things. It moves up […] Read more
Spring is a time to renew and refresh. Many people take the seasonal chirping birds and budding trees as a cue to clean up or renovate their home and make it more attractive. You can refresh your smile as well. You can choose to have your semi-annual teeth cleaning and whitening and other general dentist […] Read more
Spring is on its way to Calgary. The new season brings feelings of fresh renewal. Folks are cleaning their homes, sorting out their closets, and getting their exercise routines going again. Cleaning up can be a chore, but it sure feels great when the job is done. The windows are thrown open, your house smells […] Read more
From teething to dentures Your whole family will need a dentist their whole life. A mother starts to take care of her children’s teeth before they’re even born. Parents search online for the right foods to eat, the right vitamins to take care of themselves. When they’re babies you wipe their gums and carefully brush […] Read more
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. This is a great time to think about rekindling your romantic side. Remember when romance was new? You wore a new outfit every time you met, took time to do your hair just right, to make a good first impression and show them that you cared. No wonder […] Read more
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and can be a great time to start a romance. Something that you have that is super effective, free, and re-usable is your smile. There are different smiles but what kind of smile do you give your potential Valentine? What Smile Works For You? The Coy smile is […] Read more
We all have moments when we are talking to someone who has food stuck between their front teeth. You can get so distracted looking at that piece of spinach that it’s hard to concentrate on what they’re saying. Keep your smile working for you This is just as important at a business meeting. If you’re […] Read more
Going for a job interview can be stressful. Even though you’re worried do your best to smile. According to Psychology Today each time you smile you throw a little feel-good party in your brain. The act of smiling activates neural messaging that benefits your health and happiness. This can help you to relax and put […] Read more
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