Hello! I’m Stuart Youmans DDS of Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper. I have been practicing quality general and cosmetic dentistry since 1998. Today’s post focuses on malocclusion or bad bite. Malocclusion is the dental term for a problem in the way your top and bottom teeth come together. The ideal bite is when the upper teeth […]
How to Effectively Treat Stress-Induced Jaw Pain
Everyday problems cause some individuals to respond by clenching their jaw or grinding their teeth. Daily commuting, work problems, or an overpacked schedule are some persistent culprits. Teeth grinding and jaw clenching can cause or complicate a painful condition called TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMD is often mistakenly called ‘TMJ,’ the acronym for temporomandibular […]
Attack Of The Gummi Bear
At Aspen Ridge Dental in Casper, we never like to be the bearers of bad news, but we are devoted to our patients’ oral health. In this blog post, we offer an essential warning about a lesser-known danger of sticky candy. Most people know that sugar is not your teeth’s friend. Eating candy creates the […]