Your temporomandibular joints attach the lower jaw to the upper jaw, working with the cartilaginous disk, ligaments, and muscles to enable your mouth to open, close, bite, chew, and talk. If you suffer inflammation in the joints or a mechanical injury, it could cause you to experience the pain and discomfort of a TMJ disorder. Knowing the common symptoms of... read more »

Teeth that hurt when eating or drinking can be annoying and painful. This happens when we lose the protective enamel covering our teeth, or when the gums recede to reveal the underlying root. Once the raw tooth is exposed, hot and cold can cause pain when eating and drinking. Very sweet things also become irritants to our teeth. Even cold... read more »

Pregnancy is a wondrous blessing, but it's not without its effects. Since we are concerned about your health and the care of your child, we've amassed this post about the impacts of pregnancy on the mouth. We are hopeful that this info helps boost your education and gives you the knowledge you need to battle the ill effects pregnancy can... read more »

Caring for someone with a physical disability requires persistence and proficiency. Sometimes this means helping them with their oral hygiene. If you have never taken care of someone else’s oral health before, George R. Hussey, DDS, FAGD is happy to offer you some tips to get you on the right track. Some people need help brushing their teeth. To avoid... read more »

If you are looking to enhance the look of those pearly whites, or even want to completely transform your smile, cosmetic and restorative dentistry are the right branches of dentistry to look at. The thing about most dental treatments, however, is that they are almost always designed to improve your teeth’s functionality as well as beauty. Here are some examples:... read more »

Are you about to take your child on vacation? If so, you need to make sure they have a strong and healthy smile. You don't want to run into any dental problems while you're sightseeing or relaxing on the beach, do you? To help you make sure your child’s smile is in top-notch condition for vacation, our dentist, Dr. George... read more »

Are you aware that dentures can be used with many forms of tooth loss, and can give you a cheerful smile that will restore your facial structure, and often times reinstate the original functionality back into your teeth that may have vanished? Create an improved oral health identity with dentures. If your oral health care requires dentures, remember the following:... read more »

Did you know that there are sedatives in dentistry capable of treating dental anxiety? With the help of dental sedation, the services and treatments you desire at the dentist office have never been easier and more enjoyable. Remove dental anxiety with dental sedation. The benefits of dental sedation include: - Deep sedatives are used with intensive dental services that require... read more »

Did you know, cosmetic dentistry can improve your smile’s look? Well, it’s true! Having a smile you can feel confident about can boost your self-esteem and give you a ray of confidence in your everyday life. That is why, our team here at George R. Hussey, DDS, FAGD in Arlington, Washington, is proud to talk to you about cosmetic dentistry... read more »

What are the signs and symptoms of damaged TMJs? Your TMJs, also known as your temporomandibular joints, are joints in your jaw that play a pivotal role in your mouth’s ability to open and close. Some signs that they may be disrupted include irregular popping noises from your jaw, the inability to have full movement when opening and closing your... read more »