July is a month of sunshine, celebrations, and smiles. As you enjoy BBQs, pool parties, and fireworks, it’s also a prime time to keep your oral health in check. This month’s theme is all about embracing the joy of a healthy smile and making sure it stays radiant all summer long. Stay Hydrated and Smile Ready Summer heat calls for... read more »

Understanding TMJ Disorder Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ or TMD) affects the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. Symptoms can include jaw pain, headaches, earaches, clicking sounds, and difficulty chewing. These issues can intensify during summer due to seasonal stressors and activity changes. Why TMJ Can Flare Up in Summer Summer brings changes that can worsen TMJ symptoms: Travel Stress: Long road... read more »

Is Summer the Right Time for Plastic Surgery? For many, summer provides the perfect break to undergo elective plastic surgery. With more flexible schedules, vacation time, and the desire to refresh one’s appearance, summer can be ideal—if you take the right precautions. Popular Plastic Surgery Procedures in Summer Breast Augmentation or Reduction: Often planned to align with swimsuit season. Liposuction:... read more »

Summer is an ideal time to schedule oral surgery procedures such as wisdom teeth removal, dental implant placement or jaw surgery. With school breaks and flexible work schedules, patients often have more time to rest and recover. However, warmer weather and increased activity levels during the summer can present unique challenges to the healing process. Ultimately, understanding what to eat... read more »

Summer is a season of transformation. The days are longer, the pace is slower and for many families, schedules are more flexible. It also happens to be one of the best times to begin orthodontic treatment. Whether your child needs braces, clear aligners or an evaluation for bite or jaw issues, starting treatment before the school bell rings again can... read more »

Summer is the season of sunshine, vacations and sweet treats. While it is a favorite time of year for many, it can also bring unexpected challenges for your oral health. From sugary snacks to contact sports, summertime activities can take a toll on your pearly whites if you are not careful. Fortunately, with a few proactive habits, you can enjoy... read more »

If your idea of plastic surgery comes from reality TV or a TikTok “transformation” montage, chances are, your perception might be a little off. Behind the camera-ready results and influencer glow-ups is a medical specialty grounded in skill, science and nuance. And while more people than ever are curious about plastic surgery, many hesitate due to lingering myths. As a... read more »

As a parent, you know the soundtrack of your teen’s life—music, laughter, chatter and maybe even the occasional complaint about aches and pains. But if your child starts mentioning a strange clicking or popping sound in their jaw, it is natural to wonder: Is this just a quirky growing pain, or something more serious? In some cases, this sound may... read more »

Facial trauma can be sudden, devastating and life-altering. Whether caused by a car accident, sports injury, fall or physical assault, trauma to the face affects far more than appearance. It can impair breathing, speaking, eating and vision—functions we rely on every moment of the day. This is where oral and maxillofacial surgeons step in, playing a critical role in restoring... read more »

Finishing orthodontic treatment is an exciting milestone. After months or even years of wearing braces, you finally get to see your beautifully aligned smile. However, completing braces is not the finish line for orthodontic care—it is the beginning of a critical new phase: retention. Many patients are surprised to find that their teeth can shift after their braces come off.... read more »