Is It All In the Head?
Is it all in the head? Turns out, maybe. Researchers at Duke University say there is a reason why the pain of TMD is more intense than pain in other places in the body: connection to emotional centers.
Is It or Isn't It?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that can affect all the joints in the body, including the jaw. Find out whether it's RA or temporomandibular joint disorder and what to do if it is TMD.
Cause or Symptom?
Anxiety and stress can be both the cause and a symptom of temporomandibular joint disorder.
Listen Up
More than 50 million Americans are living with a form of tinnitus, and many experience the condition as a result of temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD.
Covid-19
A NOTE TO OUR PATIENTS
The well-being of our patients has always been our top priority!
Legends Dental is following the recommendations of Governor Abbott, Texas State Dental Board, ADA, as well as the CDC. We will be limiting our services effective immediately. Due to recent circumstances and for the safety and well-being of our patients, their families, and our community, we will not be performing any routine or non-urgent dental procedures at this time.
Though our office hours have been temporarily shortened, our team will continue to support anyone who may be experiencing pain and all who require an Emergency Care Visit.
If you are experiencing a dental emergency or having pain, please text our office at (254)776-0691 or call (254)799-9540 so we may get you scheduled as quickly as possible. You can also message us on Facebook.
Examples of urgent dental care treatments include:
Severe dental pain from pulpal inflammation. Surgical postoperative osteitis or dry socket dressing changes. Abscess or localized bacterial infection resulting in localized pain and swelling. Tooth fracture resulting in pain or causing soft tissue trauma. Dental treatment cementation if the temporary restoration is lost, broken or causing gingival irritation. Extensive decay or defective restorations causing pain; suture removal; denture adjustments or repairs when function impeded; and snipping or adjustments of an orthodontic wire causing pain.
Additionally, our team is here to help those affected by cancellations. We will gladly assist with rescheduling to a time that is best for you. If you have an appointment that may be affected, or would like to reschedule regardless, please call (254)799-9540 or text (254)776-0691 so we may accommodate you.
We love all our patients and look forward to being able to serve all of your dental needs as soon as possible!! Thank you for you time and understanding during these circumstances.