The temporomandibular joints are the joints on either side of your head that connect your jaw to your skull and allow you to open and close your mouth, chew, and speak. Because it can move in many different directions, these joints are some of the most complex in your body.

If we're honest with ourselves, we know that visiting the dentist is not high on your list of favorite activities. As much as we love dentistry and caring for smiles, we know the general public doesn't quite share our passion. That's why we do everything we can to make sure we provide dental care in a way that respects your busy schedule.

Summertime is a great time. The days are longer, we spend more time outside, the kids are out of school, and many of us take trips with family and friends. With all the changes in your routine during the summer, it might be easy to let dental care become less of a priority. Here are a few tips from your dental team to keep you smiling all summer long.

One of the best ways to make sure your child has a healthy smile for life is by establishing a dental home. That means creating a trusting relationship between your child and your family dentist and making sure visits to the dentist are fun and educational.

Our pledge to you is to provide the most personalised, effective dental care possible. Caring for your individual dental health is part of our larger goal of improving and supporting the overall health of the community.

Finding a dentist is about finding someone you like and trust. The dental clinic you choose should be you and your family's dental home, your headquarters for all things dental health related. It should be a place where you feel comfortable and where you're greeting by name when you arrive.

Brushing your teeth is very important for your oral and overall health, but to kids, it’s just a chore. But it doesn’t have to be! Here are some tips for teaching your kids how to brush their teeth effectively and solidify good dental care habits for a lifetime of healthy teeth.

Wisdom teeth are the name for your third permanent molars, which typically appear from age 17-25. It is thought the name "wisdom teeth" comes from the fact that they appear long after all your other permanent teeth, when you a much older and wiser. Most people have four wisdom teeth, one in each quadrant of the mouth (upper left, upper right, lower left, lower right).

With today's modern sedation techniques and better understanding of the causes and solutions for dental phobia, there is no reason to fear the dentist. As dentists, the thing we fear the most is our patients being in pain or experiencing other challenges due to not visiting the dentist for checkups and treatment.

As the dental health professionals in charge of keeping your smile healthy, we want to do everything we can to keep potential health threats away from your teeth. We all know that sugar can cause major problems when it comes to oral health, particularly tooth decay. That being said, we know it's unrealistic to tell you to stay away from sugar all together.