Porcelain Veneers can be used for more than just improving ones smile. We have used new technologies to help many of our patients who have TMJ problems or broken teeth by using porcelain veneers as opposed to full porcelain crowns. Broken, Worn, Crooked Teeth on TMJ Pain Patient Porcelain Veneers and Crowns to Create Beautiful […]
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Posted: November 30, 2011 It is truly amazing how many patients we see for TMJ who have been to ENT’s, neurologists, and cardiologists as well. The reasons vary from earaches, dizziness, migraines, and severe neck pain. It is prudent to rule out medical issues when these symptoms are present. However, many of these patients are placed
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Whitening teeth is a very popular way to enhance one’s smile. There seems to so many different bleaching solutions on the market today making it difficult for the consumers to discern which is best. NiteWhite & DayWhite Take-home whitening formulas with Amorphous Calcium Phosphate.–> Take-home whitening formulas with Amorphous Calcium Phosphate. Finally, there is a
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Posted: November 24, 2011 For those who have TMJ pain, there are usually several treatment options that can be used to help. I am usually surprised by how many patients we see who were told they would have to live with this type of pain. Â The new technologies allow us to treat TMJ or TMD
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Utilizing high tech dental techniques has allowed for dental implants to be functional and cosmetic as well. The photo below shows a single tooth that has been replaced by an implant. The white piece is a custom abutment made by Atlantis, that is computer generated to the same size and shape as the root of
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There are four basic ways to whiten teeth: 1) Porcelain veneers 2) In-office whitening 3) Professional Trays for home whitening 4) Over the counter products So how white is white enough? It is interesting that CNN reported awhile back with this saying:  Remember that old adage, “You can never be too thin or too
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There are many artistic and creative ways that porcelain veneers can be used for cosmetic dentistry to change smiles. Veneers can be for much more than just color changes. In the photos shown above, our patient was unhappy with the color and shape of her smile. She complained of a “Bugs Bunny” appearance. If you
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Creating the optimal smile is not always about just placing porcelain veneers on teeth. Many patients have bite problems that go untreated and is actually the reason that teeth break and are malpositioned in the first place. This case illustrates a patient referred by an endodonist for restorative care and cosmetic dentistry. After discussing and
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 TMJ is in many cases a debilitating disease. Having TMJ often means that patients are living with headaches, neck and cervical pain, have difficulty with chewing, and sometimes very limited opening. In addition, many of these patients have breathing issues which they are not aware of. These factors can lead to resultant postural problems
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Patients who have facial pain and neck pain see physical therapists and chiropractors to help them. Â There are many wonderful and highly skilled physical therapists and chiropractors who truly help these chronic pain patients. In many cases, the missing link is that only the symptoms are being treated. Â If you are constantly going for PT
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