Conditions treated by David M. Jordan, DMD in Columbia, SC

Cavities

Every morning you get up, wash your face and brush your teeth. Why do you brush your teeth every day if not twice a day? It is to avoid cavities. No one wants to hear that they have cavities when they go to their dentist appointment.

Teeth are made up of the hardest substance in the body. Under the gum line cementum covers the tooth roo...
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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.

With proper care, the progression of gum disease can be stopped or...
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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.

These joint...
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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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