Is there a dull ache around your jaws when it is time to get up? Do you find yourself grinding your teeth when you get tense? Have you answered "yes" and "yes" to both? If so, it could be that you have TMJ, known in the dentistry world as temporomandibular joint disorder. It's really only a technical phrase for grinding your teeth at night. Teeth grinding and snoring are thought to be linked somehow.

So, if you have painful jaws, it could mean the onset of TMJ. Don't leave it untreated because the aggressive grinding will cause erosion in your teeth. You should make an appointment with me at my New Market dentist clinic. Once here, I'll give you a mouth guard to see if it will keep your teeth safe from the harsh grinding. Otherwise, you might need a New Market dentist crown.

A New Market dentist crown can be of great help. But only if you have a serious problem. When I say serious, I mean you have had this problem for a long time. I will first look at the pointed cusps. These are more conspicuously seen in your pre-molars and molars. However, if they appear too flat, I would strongly suggest you get a crown.

If you feel you don't need a crown, you might have eating difficulties. Your speech could also be affected. If you have acute problems, your jaws may even move out of position.

The first phase requires that I file away some of your tooth material to make the surface suitable for the crown. Parts of the outer enamel and inner dentine is what will be removed.

After clearing the tooth, I will put in the precious metal alloy for the New Market dental crown. When it comes to the enamel, I will take just a small slice away since this substance is quite tough even in small doses.

But, if you prefer ceramic, porcelain or other non-metal materials for your crown, I would need more time to prepare your tooth. I would have to cut right down to the inner layer. This is to ensure that you don't have problems in the future.

In most cases, I'd suggest a hybrid crown. With a hybrid, you get metal and porcelain, which is very strong and protects your tooth. In addition, it looks like a real tooth. It's double delight for your teeth.