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What Is TMJ? TMJ, or the temporomandibular joint, connect the lower jaw to the side of the skull at the temporal bones. When you are experiencing pain and other symptoms associated with this joint, it may lead to a diagnosis of temporomandibular ...

You want to make a good first impression, and a healthy smile makes that a little easier to do. Our team at Smith & Wetterhus Dentistry also wants to make a good first impression when patients come to our office. We know this can encourage ...

With a new year fast approaching, you may be thinking about possible resolutions and improvements that you’d like to make next year. Maybe you’re looking to give your smile a boost with cosmetic whitening. If that’s the case, be sure you ...

We work hard to make our patients feel welcome at our family dentistry in Puyallup, WA. That's one of the reasons Susan and her husband continue to visit us for their oral care. They have both experienced our high-quality dental treatments, and ...

At this time of year, people often reflect on things that make them feel thankful. We have been thanked many times by patients who have received dental implants. Implants replace the roots of missing teeth. They make restorations (crowns, ...

We have been honored to care for many employees of Washington public schools at our family practice in Puyallup, WA. This is why we are posting a special message for anyone working in public education. If you are already one of our patients, this ...

Halloween can be both a fun and a scary holiday, especially for dental professionals like us. We love hearing from our patients and seeing pictures of them in costumes. While we appreciate that kids (and many adults) enjoy the abundance of candy ...

We love living and work in such a picturesque part of the country. The fall can be particularly nice with colorful changes in the leaves. As much as people enjoy taking photos of yellow trees, we also know that our patients would prefer to avoid ...

Millions of people are disappointed with their smiles. The reasons can vary from person to person, but one cosmetic service can work for a wide variety of perceived problems. Dental veneers could give you the smile of your dreams. To find out if ...

More than likely, you are going to deal with tooth decay during your life. According to the National Institutes of Health, 92 percent of people in the United States will have at least one cavity. We also know that many people will get multiple ...