Patients who have chronic pain and discomfort in their jaw joint may be dealing with a neuromuscular problem. Patients in the Portland, OR community who are faced with these issues are encouraged to visit NW Heights Dental to find out if they have a condition called TMD. What is TMD? TMD is short for temporomandibular […]
Chronic headaches and migraines can have a huge impact on one’s daily quality of life. If you are struggling with problems such as these, it may be a condition that can be improved with the help of a dentist. Drs. Keri Smith and David Hiebert at NW Heights Dental of Portland, OR can evaluate a […]
You may not realize how much your dentist can tell by looking at your teeth. Often, habits like bruxism (tooth grinding and clenching) are discovered by accident. When we ask “do you grind your teeth?” we are often met with surprise. If we were to ask you this question, what would you say? We presume […]