Your jaw is more important than you might think. You use it every day for speaking, chewing, swallowing and yawning. So what happens if there’s a problem with the muscles, ligaments, joints or bones in your jaw? It could result in a painful problem known as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. The National Institute of Dental and […]
Knowing whether you have a sleeping disorder or not can be difficult since most of us really don’t know what we do when we sleep. But there are signs and symptoms that you may be grinding your teeth at night. One of the most common sleeping disorders is bruxism, which is excessive grinding of the teeth […]
It’s a pretty well-known fact that headaches are one of the most common pain-causing issues for residents of Carmel, IN, and beyond. But did you know that a dentist may be the best person to address your headaches? Specifically, Dr. Smith has a life-changing vision for dentistry that includes addressing headaches. If your bite isn’t […]
Hello and welcome to another June edition of the Really Smile blog! If you have ever had a cavity, and based on the numbers you probably have, you will likely have had that decay treated with an age-old remedy: amalgam fillings. One major complaint about silver amalgam fillings is that they are unattractive and draw […]
Hello and welcome back to the Really Smile blog! Today we want to talk about the benefits of Invisalign metal-free “braces.” Generally we associate braces with young people. The image that most readily springs to mind is of teenagers who want to improve the aesthetics of their smile. This is certainly an important role of […]
Hello and welcome to the Really Smile blog! It is hard to believe that we are most of the way through June already! What a great time to live in Indiana! It can be a rough season, however, if your yellow or stained teeth are giving you the summertime blues. Trust us, we know how […]
Welcome back to the Really Smile blog! We are your trusted source for gentle dental care in the Carmel, Indiana area. If you live in the region and feel ill at ease about visiting the dentist, you should know that we can help make it easy for you to get the kind of care you […]
Hello and welcome to the Really Smile blog! If you live in the Carmel, Indiana area, we’d love to see your smiling face in one of our chairs this summer. As it happens, we have become the premier practice in the region when it comes to cosmetic dentistry services. So, if you would like to […]
Hello and welcome to the Really Smile blog! Today we want to talk about teeth and the problems they can cause in your life when everything is not as it should be in your mouth. You don’t have to put up with a consistently sore jaw, discomfort when chewing, or a less-than-perfect smile. But for […]
Welcome back to our oral health blog. At Really Smile, we strive to provide you with high-quality dental work in a compassionate environment. Our Carmel, Indiana office has everything you will need to keep your smile healthy all through life. But we will also be here for you should the unexpected ever happen. Tooth loss […]