Conditions treated by Dr. Kiran Satashia, DMD in Warminster, PA
Gum Disease
Many adults suffer from gum disease, also called periodontal disease. Gum disease refers to any inflammation of the gums that support the teeth. The amount of inflammation can vary, and as with any dental condition, is much easier to treat when found in the early stages.
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Broken Tooth
Teeth are not indestructible. Though they are strong they can still crack or break. Sometimes a broken tooth is the result of a fall or biting on something unusually hard (like a bone). You can also get a broken tooth from punch in the face, but most of the time chipped and broken teeth are a result of cavities and weakened teeth.
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Toothache
It’s the middle of the night and you cannot sleep. The constant throbbing in your mouth will not let you get rest. You toss and turn, trying to sleep as the pain persists and your tooth aches. Toothache is the name given to pain around the teeth or jaw. Usually the pain is indicative of a dental problem. This “ache” is usually caused by a cavity...
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Oral Cancer
More than 40,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cancer in 2012. It may come in the form of mouth, tongue, sinus, tonsil or throat cancer. Since 2007 the number of diagnosed cases of oral cancer has been steadily rising. People may think that oral cancer is rare, but one hundred people are diagnosed daily in the United States, and every hour ...
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TMJ
The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) are located in the area in front of the ears where the upper and lower jaws meet. These ball and socket joints work in unison. Between the two bones of the joint sits the articular disc, a disc made up of a cartilage-like substance. This disc keeps the bones from rubbing against each other.
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