Hello, friends! I’m the Tooth Fairy, and Dr. Walker and the team at Dr. Walker’s office have graciously given me the opportunity to take over their Chandler dental blog today! February is my favorite month of the year – it’s Children’s Dental Health Month!...
Dentistry
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4 Dental Truths We Learn From Star Wars
Your oral hygiene is probably not what comes to mind when you watch Star Wars. However, healthy teeth and gums are always on our minds, so we’d like to share some bits of dental wisdom from a few of our favorite Star Wars quotes: “Do or do not…there is...
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Ask Your Chandler Dentist: What are TMJ and TMD?
The temporomandibular joint, commonly referred to as TMJ, is the joint where your jaw connects with the temporal bones of your skull. Discomfort and problems associated with your jaw and the muscles that control it is referred to as TMD (temporomandibular joint...
Dentistry |3 min read
Brace Yourself: Tips for Teens to Care for Their Braces
We all know what it’s like to be a teen, right? We’ve all been there! Our teens today have so much going on with homework, school sports, preparing for college, making time for friends, and in this technological world we live in, they like to throw in some gaming time...
Dentistry |2 min read
How To Fit Healthy Habits Into Your Busy Schedule
We all want to make healthy choices when it comes to diet, fitness, and wellness. However, our busy schedules can make it hard to keep healthy habits at the forefront. Believe it or not, you can incorporate small improvements in your daily routine that can add up to...
Dentistry |2 min read
Find Freedom From Migraines and Headaches!
Do you or a family member suffer from migraines or severe headaches? Migraines can affect people of all ages, including children, and can completely interfere with the ability to function. Did you know Dr. Robert F. Walker Jr may be able to help? 8 fascinating...
Dentistry |2 min read
Does Your Smile Really Reveal the REAL You?
Do any of these scenarios sound familiar to you? You’re at a family wedding and the photographer aims the lens at you. Panic sets in. You’re posing for a new professional headshot and you smile with a closed mouth, hoping it looks natural. You’re conversing...
Dentistry |2 min read
The Tooth Fairy Didn’t Show Up – and 10 Other Reasons to Consider Dental Implants
As a kid, remember how excited you were for your new “grown up” teeth to arrive? If you’ve lost teeth or are at risk of losing teeth, you can experience that excitement again! Dental implants are the closest thing to your natural teeth, and most patients with one to...
Dentistry |2 min read
6 Simple Ways To Keep Your Teeth Where They Belong – In Your Mouth!
Remember dental checkups when you were younger? The only thing that mattered was finding out “Do I have any cavities?” As we get older, life gets more complicated. We stop thinking about cavities and start thinking about everything else. Even though we have other...
Dentistry |1 min read
Why Dental Checkups Could Save Your Life
You’ve been putting off your dental checkup. Your schedule is crazy and it keeps slipping your mind. Your teeth look fine, so it’s not a big deal, right? Actually, putting off those dental checkups could be putting you at risk for gum disease even if you don’t see any...