Tongue tied is the term given when the muscle that holds the tongue in place is preventing normal movement and function of the tongue. This can cause TMJ and numerous other issues. The following is a short list of important complications that can arise: -failure to thrive -TMJ -nursing problems -improper swallowing -speech issues -colic/reflux -improper […]
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In the wake of last weeks media hype of flossing not being important for dental health, the American Dental Association (ADA). This is simply not true and has the media has done a great disservice to the public by announcing this. The ADA asked  the governmental issues why the 2015 guidelines did not include flossing.  The
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WHAT IS JAW LOCKING? Some TMJ patients experience an inability to open their mouths fully. This is termed jaw locking and can often be treated with non-surgical TMJ therapy. Different terms are often used to describe locking jaws. These terms range from closed locks, open locks, or even popping jaws. WHAT CAUSES JAW LOCKING? The
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Dentists everywhere have urged patients to floss daily for decades, but is flossing actually beneficial? Some studies say the benefits of flossing may be a myth and none have proven the efficacy we’ve long associated with floss and oral hygiene. The US government dropped flossing from its dietary guidelines in 2015, but the American Dental
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Can My TMJ Pain and Bad Bite be Treated Non-surgically? Most TMJ pain and bad bite issues can treated non-surgically including underbites. In the past, a common way to treat cases was to consider orthodontics followed by orthognathic surgery and further orthodontic care. In many cases, even overbite and underbite cases can treated non-surgically, sometimes with or
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If grinding or bruxism has worn down all your teeth, there is most likely a reason for this. Cosmetic dentistry offers many options to help patients with these serious problems that have caused them to ruin their teeth and possibly even lose teeth and develop TMJ pain. Some patients have pain and others do not. One
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What is Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics? Simply stated Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (AOS)is a unique surgical approach to orthodontics which can enhance outcomes and reduce treatment times and help with complex TMJ pain and cosmetic dentistry bite related issues. In some cases, it can help achieve better cosmetic dentistry results as well.  There are a large number patient’s
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When we think about bulimia, TMJ pain and dental problems such as eroded and worn teeth are usually not what first comes to mind. The damage to one’s oral health is often overlooked until the damage is done. Â There are so many emotional, social, and psychological factors involved with this disease that often times the
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TMJ pain and and open bites are complex cases that require a greater understanding  and insight as if it is not treated correctly can cause worse conditions down the road.   Note the anterior open bite  and narrow arches, Prior to any treatment a comprehensive evaluation by dentists highly trained to recognize and evaluate: 1) airway 2)
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Cosmetic teeth is a generic term used to describe many cosmetic dentistry options for changing or improving ones smile. Cosmetic teeth can involve one or a combination of the followup types of cosmetic dental care: Dental Bonding Porcelain Veneers Porcelain Crowns Bridges Dental Implant Crowns Full or partial smile makeover   This smile makeover used several
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