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Do you get nervous just thinking about visiting the dentist and feel like there must be something wrong with you? The truth is that millions of people experience dental anxiety, and at Workman Family Dental, we make every effort to ensure that you feel comfortable and confident during your appointments.

A Friendly, Supportive Environment

Our team works hard every day to show you how much we value you as a patient and as a unique person. You can count on us to be there to support and encourage you with a warm smile and a hand to hold if you need one. We all have decades of experience in helping our patients ...

Are you considering a dental implant to replace a missing tooth?

Choosing dental implants is a wise move because it is the preferred method of tooth replacement by dentists and patients alike. In fact, dental professionals are so impressed with the success of implants that they’re often referred to as the “gold standard.”

What is a Dental Implant?

A dental implant is designed to replace the missing root after tooth loss. The implant is made of biocompatible titanium and looks like a tiny screw. Titanium is a material that’s readily accepted by the body and is widely used for joint replacements.

The benefit of a dental implant compared to other tooth replacements is that ...

Kids come with a lot of responsibilities, and one is their oral health. As far as priorities go in their little lives, this may not seem like it’s at the top of the list, but it should be.

You know that if you have even a mild toothache can leave you feeling depressed or out of sorts; however,  it’s not the end of the world because you know it’s a toothache, and all you have to do to get relief is pick up the phone and make an appointment with your dentist.

Now imagine you’re a child with that same toothache. They may be too young to grasp what pain is, so they not ...

Do you often wake up with pain in your head, neck, jaw, or shoulders? These are symptoms that are typically associated with a sore or fatigued temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. When this joint is not functioning properly, we refer to it as a TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder.

Whatever it’s called, all you know is that chronic pain disrupts your daily routine, and you need relief so you can get on with your life.

What Causes TMJ Disorders

Your TMJ is a complex joint that attaches your lower jaw (mandible) to your upper jaw and allows you to open and close your mouth and move it side to side. You can get a ...

We are proud to serve veterans. Recently, we worked with a charitable organization called Songs4Soldiers. Their mission is to enrich the lives of combat veterans and their families who have limited resources. At zero cost to our patient, we made dentures for him so he could eat and smile again. 

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