Spring is in the air, which also means people who experience seasonal allergies are starting to sniffle and sneeze. Every spring, people come into Mettler and Griego Family Dentistry complaining of tooth pain or other dental issues. They often wonder whether allergies can cause swollen...
As dentists, we talk a lot about common oral health issues like cavities and gum disease. However, we also want to make sure everyone knows about less common problems such as TMJ disorder. If you've been experiencing any pain when chewing or while opening and...
Winter is upon us and that means the cold and flu season is in full swing. While everyone knows how the cold or flu affects your body—fever, body aches, stuffed-up nose, and coughing—many people do not realize how much these illnesses affect oral health. For...
There are many different causes of tooth pain, and all of them are serious. Constant, throbbing pain could indicate an abscess or infection. Pain from pressure while chewing might be from a broken tooth, a damaged filling, or habitual teeth grinding. If you are experiencing...