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Tips for Getting the Best Dental Treatment at Koren Family Dental

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Staying healthy during this Corona Virus pandemic is not about avoiding the virus, but also taking care of your overall health. This includes your oral health too. Keeping up with your dental routine and oral care is crucial. Fortunately, most dental clinics in New Jersey are reopening and resuming regular dental procedures.  Several changes have occurred on how we conduct daily dental operations, and here are tips and precautions to take during your dental visit. 1. Book an Appointment Early   We are operating with appointments only to minimize the number of people in the dental clinic. When scheduling the appointment, it is essential to provide the necessary information regarding your oral health and what dental service you want.  If you have a family, we advise you to come in one appointment to save time and money. Our family dentist is trained to offer children dental treatment and provide the best service to every family member.  We also have fam...

Are You Suffering from TMJ Disorders?

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The temporomandibular joint, or as it is commonly referred to as TMJ, is a very essential part of our oral facilities. It connects the jaw to the skull right where our ear is and is a very delicate joint, as compared to other joints in our body. This is due to its proximity to our brain and also the lean muscle that it relies on to execute movement. Any problem that affects the TMJ is a serious problem as it inhibits our speaking, eating, breathing, etc. Here are some common symptoms and causes of TMJ issues. Symptoms of TMJ Disorders Pain or tenderness in your jaw is one of the hallmarks of having a TMJ disorder. If you experience chronic pain and discomfort in your jaw bone and muscles surrounding it, especially if it resonated from under your ear, then you are suffering from TMJ Disorder. Another symptom is the inability to chew properly as it hurts or strains your face and jaw muscles too much. If the difficulty in chewing persists then you should consult a dentist nea...