Such a broad question, however, we can generalize to answer this. Barring accidents, trauma, and skeletal abnormalities, the answer lies in the position and movement of the teeth. TMJ can start at childhood when the permanent teeth begin to erupt. It is at this point that the TMJs need to be evaluated so any problems […]
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There are many patients who have missing front teeth and would like to have cosmetic dentistry done but are not interested in dental implants or may not be a candidate for dental implants for one reason or another. This is not to say that implants are not a good option, only to recognize that there
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Many people have plastic surgery to help keep their youthful appearance and there are many wonderful plastic surgeons and plastic surgery procedures. However, when it comes to correcting the lower one of the face, plastic surgeons are not able to do this. The study of facial beauty has shown that the face should be divided
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We receive numerous emails and inquiries regarding TMJ and a common question is how is TMJ treated. While this is certainly a great question, it is a broad question. In our office, the answer is based on the diagnosis of each individual particular circumstance. We use objective measurements with computerized technology and 3D scans of
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Porcelain Veneers are frequently used to change to color of ones smile. Many patients are unaware that advanced porcelain veneer designs along with facial esthetic planning can make dramatic cosmetic differences to patients. It is possible to fill out lip lines and widen smiles as well. Front teeth tipped backwards affecting the upper lip This
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A very interesting study that was just released at the 2012 World Congress on Pain in Milan, Italy, states , “that people afflicted with chronic oralfacial pain are much more likely to be debilitated by their condition thatn those with chronic backaches or chronic headaches.” Briefly the researchers discovered that patients with TMJ or TMD had the
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