Month: August 2012

I have seen so many patients that come to me suffering from TMJ disorder. Sometimes the first time we discuss it is when they open their mouths for an exam and a sound like a shot rings out through the office – their jaw popping! Other times they happen to mention that they have been dealing with chronic headaches and don’t know what to do anymore.

So many people don’t realize that they can get help from a dentist rather than just keep suffering. I am so elated when I can help patients find relief from TMJ disease and get them back to living life fully and without pain. And the really exciting part is that we can generally do it quickly and non-invasively. Sometimes patients feel relief from pain almost instantly.

For more information about TMJ disorder and headaches, and to see if you might have the tell-tale symptoms, visit my TMJ disease webpage or call me or call me, Dr. Jeff Huisman at 616.396.5919.

Did you know that an infection in your mouth such as gum disease could contribute to heart, lung and other diseases and make them worse? These oral infections have even been discovered to be a major contributor to cancers such as Pancreatic cancer!

In addition to the problem with oral bacterial infections and their link to whole body health issues, oral cancer rates are rising. In fact, the American Cancer Society estimates that about 35,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer in 2012.

Even more reason to keep up with all of your oral health screenings. This data is also the primary reason I have incorporated Oral DNA testing into my protocol.

Oral DNA testing is so groundbreaking and important that the National Institute of Health (NIH), the American Dental Association and the Academy of Periodontology are pursuing it as a way to diagnose both gum disease and oral cancer earlier.

To read more about the Oral DNA testing I offer at my Holland dental office, visit my periodontal care webpage or call me, Dr. Jeff Huisman at 616.396.5919.