Has someone recommended extracting teeth for orthodontic treatment? This is an outdated treatment technique that is sadly still used. There are very few cases that really need to have teeth extracted to correct the jaw relationships and bite. Jaw development or jaw growth protocols are often a much better option to consider.  Some will say […]
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Botox is not new and has been around for cosmetic procedures such as reducing wrinkles.  Many patients have asked about Botox for migraines and TMJ pain which is often advertised and promoted on television. This came about as some doctors noted that when using botox for wrinkles some patients started to get some relief from
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There are several different options for whitening teeth, including over-the-counter options that contain peroxide. These teeth whitening options penetrate the enamel to oxidize colored compounds in the dentin – the dense tissue that comprises a majority of a tooth’s structure. When dentin is oxidized, fluids in its tubules can shift, resulting in sensitivity both to
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Too many times correction of misaligned bites is focused on the lower jaw whereas most of the time the culprit is the upper jaw. When a patient has a narrow upper jaw this causing a person to bring the lower jaw back too far so they can get their teeth together to eat, chew, and
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