There are temporomandibular joints that hinge the jaw to your skull and allow you to open your mouth, eat your food, talk, and create facial expressions. Cushioned by a small cartilage disk, the ball and socket allow slip in the joint so you can chew and grind the food you eat. For those who grind their teeth while sleeping, the tension caused... read more »

At Family Smile Center LLC, Dr. Peter Cha & Danny H. Dinh and our team are happy to help our patients in Frederick, Maryland, with all of their oral care needs. Were you aware that tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body, even harder than the bones? But those pearly whites can still be injured and sustain cracks... read more »