Jaw pain, swollen gums, or a sudden feeling of pressure at the back of your mouth can quickly disrupt your daily routine. For many adults and teens, these symptoms point to one common culprit: your third molars. If you catch yourself wondering what is going on at the back of your jaw, you are not…
Jaw pain
Why You Shouldn’t Leave Sleep Apnea Untreated in Lake Ozark
Waking up exhausted even after a full night in bed? You might blame a demanding schedule, but the real culprit could be happening while you sleep. Sleep apnea affects millions of adults, yet many leave the condition completely undiagnosed. Ignoring your symptoms does more than leave you feeling tired. Treating this condition at Premier Dental…
Targeted TMJ Treatment in Lake Ozark
Do you suffer from persistent jaw pain, headaches, or difficulty chewing? If so, you might be dealing with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Many residents of Lake Ozark, including those in Osage Beach, Camdenton, Eldon, and Sunrise Beach, face chronic discomfort caused by this all-too-common issue. The good news? Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in…
Suspect a Bite Problem in Lake Ozark
Hello! I’m Ronald Massie, DDS, of Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark. Thanks for visiting my dental blog. The topic of today’s post is malocclusion–literally–”bad bite.” Malocclusion Affects Many People Edward Angle, a pioneer in modern orthodontics invented the term malocclusion. Malocclusion is fairly common in the population as a whole but,…
Don’t Let Stress Hurt Your Smile
Hello, I’m Dr. Ronald Massie. At my Lake Ozark practice I have noticed more and more of my patients with stress-related dental issues. Lake Ozark men and women may not think about it, but stress can do a number on your oral health. Mouth sores, clenching and grinding, periodontal disease, and poor oral hygiene can…
Suffering From Jaw Pain?
At Premier Dental & Oral Health Group in Lake Ozark we treat several causes of pain in the oral area. In this blog post we will discuss jaw pain. The jaw is a sliding hinge joint, and its full name is the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ for short. TMJ disorder (TMJ/TMD) is more common than…
