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The latest updates on dental technology, treatments and how Nashville Restorative Dentistry is working to deliver the best possible care for our patients.

Is my jaw pain a problem?

Sep 25, 2020

Jaw pain can be a complicated symptom to assess and treat because it can stem from a variety of issues. The intensity of the pain can range from occasional and inconvenient to constant and debilitating, and explanations can include anything from trauma to teeth-grinding. Therefore, the diagnostic process necessitates a trial and error approach based on your specific symptoms, lifestyle and history. If your jaw pain is recurring or constant, it’s best to seek treatment. Does my jaw pain mean...

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What is Mask Mouth?

Sep 12, 2020

Dr. Ryan Jones weighs in on this new medical phenomenon Is your jaw hurting more than normal? Breath worse than you remember? Gums bleeding more than they used to when you brush or floss? These issues could all potentially be related to one unexpected culprit: all the mask-wearing we’ve been doing lately. Particularly if you are wearing a respirator type mask like the temporarily coveted and hard-to-find N95, it may be much harder to easily breathe through your nose. This...

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Are you grinding your teeth?

Aug 06, 2020

Most people don’t realize they’re grinding their teeth until damage has already been done — they might be experiencing jaw pain or their dentist noticed wear on their teeth. Maybe they’re waking up with headaches every day or, in some cases, the grinding was loud enough that their sleep partner noticed. Regardless of how they discover the problem, chances are it’s been happening for a while. Teeth grinding is actually known as “bruxism,” which refers to any friction between the...

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Healthline quotes Dr. Jones on the holistic effects of vaping & smoking

Jun 17, 2020

Vaping has been in the news a lot lately, which prompted Healthline to reach out to medical professionals about how it affects your mouth’s microbiome.  One of the medical experts they spoke to was Nashville Restorative Dentistry’s Dr. Jones, who explained how interconnected the mouth and the rest of the body are. You can check out the full article here:  What Vaping, Smoking Do to Your Mouth's Biome — And How That Affects Your Health

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Dr. Jones on Coronavirus Office Safety

Jun 17, 2020

As dental offices are reopening, many people are wondering what extra precautions are being taken to keep dental staff and clients safe. OnlineDaily 24 reached out to our own Dr. Ryan Jones to see what steps Nashville Restorative Dentistry is taking to improve safety for everyone. You can check out the full article here:  Dentists Describe Their Preparations to Battle Coronavirus

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Is the Shrinking Human Jaw Causing more Sleep Apnea?

Jun 15, 2020

More than 18 million adults in the U.S. suffer from sleep apnea today, and one major reason for that is the shrinking human jaw. Research shows the human jaw has become significantly smaller since the days of prehistoric hunter-gatherers, further obstructing airways in modern humans. Cue the sleep apnea.  Why are our jaws betraying us? Paul Ehrlich, Ph.D., explains in his book “JAWS: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic” that this jaw-shrinking has been influenced by biological, cultural and dietary...

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Get a Virtual Dental Consultation from Home!

Jun 09, 2020

The most convenient way to visit the dentist. Whether the problem is functional or cosmetic, the first step in solving any issue with your teeth is to go to the dentist for a consultation. You’ve done it before. You make an appointment, head to the dentist, and then after you’re done you have to make a follow-up appointment to start fixing the problem. This process has unfortunately been the only option until recently. Now, with modern technology, we are able...

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Brief Update on COVID-19

May 11, 2020

NRD family, I hope this finds you and your family in good health. I am thankful to share with you that Nashville Restorative Dentistry is open again as of May 11th. We are excited to be together again as a team, see all of you, and return to the profession to which we are dedicated. As we work toward a new normal, I know that many things in our lives will be different to varying degrees, so I'd like to...

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What is a Holistic Dentist?

May 01, 2020

Holistic Dentistry Explained. As a comprehensive care dental practice offering holistic-focused care, we often hear questions like: What is a holistic dentist? Why is holistic dental care important? How can I find a holistic dentist near me? In this post, we will answer these questions by explaining how holistic dentistry differs from traditional dentistry, why holistic dental care is important for both prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and how you can find a holistic dentist in your area. More focused on...

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Crooked, crowded teeth? We have options.

Nov 12, 2019

When most of us think of straightening teeth, we think of braces— the multicolored brackets, wires and rubber bands found in the mouths of many teenagers. For some of us, we found our way into adulthood with crooked, crowded teeth or teeth with gaps between them. Fortunately, Modern orthodontics has several options for adults to fix their crooked teeth and find a new, confident smile without the embarrassment of metal wires in their mouths. If you’ve decided it’s time to...

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