During routine dental examinations, your dentist may look for signs of oral cancer. Oral cancer refers to cancers in the tongue, mouth, lips, jaw, and throat. Many San Jose dental patients don’t realize the seriousness of oral cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 39,000 people will get oral cancer this year.1 Consider this…
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What Are Impacted Wisdom Teeth?
Evolution isn’t always tidy and linear. For example, we have smaller jaws than our ancestors thousands of years ago, but most of our bodies haven’t adapted by generating fewer teeth. Two-thirds of us produce the same amount of teeth as early humans. These late-developing extra molars are called wisdom teeth and they pose unique oral…
Treatment For Stress-Induced Jaw Pain
Everyday dilemmas cause some people to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. Daily commuting, work problems, or an overpacked schedule are some common culprits. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can trigger or aggravate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMD is often mistakenly called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym for temporomandibular…
What Can Beveridge Dental Do For You?
Your dental health is an important part of your overall health, and at Beveridge Dental in San Jose CA we are here to help you maintain it. During checkups, patients are sometimes surprised when we ask questions about their general health. But that dental health-overall health connection is vital, and specific questions about your health…
Let Your Smile Show Who You Really Are
A smile communicates your emotions better than words ever can. The absence of a smile also sends a clear message. What if you want to smile but the issues with your teeth prevent you? Cosmetic dentistry from Beveridge Dental in San Jose can help. You may have a warm and engaging personality, but no one…
What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?
Dental crowns are restorations that are cemented over a tooth that has been repaired, and we place a lot of them at Beveridge Dental in San Jose. While the cement is strong and reliable, crowns have been known to come off. It may have loosened or come off while brushing or flossing, or eating something…
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