Implant Dentistry continues to evolve and the new technologies allow us to offer patients more cosmetic and convenient treatment. One of the problems and inconveniences that patients do not like is having to wear a “flipper” or removable partial when the implants are healing. This is cumbersome and annoying. We are now able to extract […]
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It is very common for our TMJ pain patients to have seen an ENT or other medical professionals for the headaches and pain they experience. After all if you have constant headaches and earaches, the most logical thing to do is to see your physician. Many times if no medical problems are found, the symptoms
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This is an interesting case of a patient with missing lateral incisors. His before photos shows an old type of a metal bridge that had decay and unesthetic teeth. Several options were considered and investigated: 1) Use of dental implants for the missing teeth 2) Use of fixed bridges and porcelain veneers The use of
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Many of you have been hearing about or reading about a dental x-ray report that came out last week. Whereas our office always has our patients interest at heart which is why we invest in the best technology for our patients. In this case, digital x-rays which have minimal radiation. The report, “Dental Xrays and
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There have been numerous scientific publications about the value of CBCT scan when treating TMJ pain patients. These scans are truly diagnostic and provide information that was never able to be seen before. We are able to see the extent of degeneration in the joints, erosions, ostephyte formation, and even the position of the condyle in
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This case exemplies how porcelain veneers were used to correct numerous dental cosmetic issues. The initial concerns were: 1) Uneven gumline 2) Spaces between the teeth 3) Teeth of different colors 4) Crooked Teeth mutliple cosmetic concerns Porcelain Veneers to correct mulitple issues With careful planning porcelain veneers were used to correct all the issues.
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If you have severely worn teeth or even wearing, it may be wise to find out the cause of this premature wear prior to considering cosmetic dentistry. Worn front teeth are an eye opener indicating probable bite problems, TMJ problems, or even airway problems. There is a reason that these teeth are wearing. Worn and
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How does TMJ cause headaches and neck aches? Many TMJ patients develop postural problems such as headbending and forward head posture. This happens because the way the teeth meet together affects your posture and your posture also affects your bite. Another factor that comes into play is your airway or breathing. If the teeth meet
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Patients with facial pain from TMJ are often looking for relief. I have seen so many patients turn to botox injections in their head and neck muscles with hope of relief. I, along with many medical doctors, am not a fan of this treatment. Most of the cases we see have not been properly examined or treated
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TMJ is painful and patients are often seeking remedies to help them with their pain. I am often asked my thoughts about the use of vitamins and quite often the use of Glucosmine Sulfate (GS). I recently came across an published research article in a journal that compared the use of GS to a placebo
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