Since our team works in the healthcare field, wiping and sanitizing surfaces is not new to us. We perform treatment in our offices every day which means we systematically create sterile environments to protect patients and team members. The threat of COVID-19 obviously encourages us to exert extra cuation when wiping things down like door […]
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There are cases when severe recession is past the point where reasonable periodontal grafting can help or patients do not want major surgery for a multiple number of reasons. In some cases, porcelain veneers combined with bite alignment can provide an excellent treatment option. In this case, the recession was a functional problem as the
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Posted: February 27, 2020 The tongue is a powerful muscle! A patient with a tongue thrust can literally reshape the skeletal muscles of the mouth and cause misaligned bites. Oral myofunctional  habits can be retrained with proper exercises. Some issues that can happen because of the tongue and or airway issues: Tongue Thrust Causing Open
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What happened to these worn teeth? Were these damaged from grinding or TMJ disorders? Are these teeth short or small? Were they worn down by acidty? What is causing this? Worn Teeth? How did this happen? Misaligned bite and TMJ issue restored Side View of Worn and Damaged Teeth Side View Restored to Beautiful and Functional
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Are you living with temporomandibular joint disorder, sleep apnea or tooth grinding/tooth clenching? Have you tried all the over-the-counter treatments on the market without seeing benefits? You’re not alone. Many people with these conditions try a wide range of treatments for their condition but don’t find relief, or get only temporary relief. Luckily, some individuals
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Have you taken a good look at your smile lately? Go ahead. We’ll wait. You may notice that your smile has changed over the years. It may not be as bright; your teeth may look a little longer if your gums have receded, or your lower teeth might look smaller. Are any of these issues
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When you think about orthodontic treatment, you might consider how it will improve your appearance. But, did you ever consider how it can improve your breathing? While it’s true that orthodontics can enhance your smile, give you a more youthful appearance and boost your confidence, the right orthodontic regimen can also change your airway and
Statistics show that more than 70 percent of adults in America are missing one or more teeth. Doesn’t sound like a big deal? While losing a tooth may not seem like that big of an issue for some, the fact of the matter is that missing a tooth has serious implications. These effects may not
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Eating right and working out are two things that contribute to good health, but what about getting good sleep? Getting restful sleep is critical for staying healthy, but if you’re waking up with dry mouth regularly, how you sleep – or having a sleep disorder – may be causing problems with your health. What Is
Do you smile in selfies? Do you speak to others with confidence? Or do you shy away from the camera, cover your mouth when you talk or avoid conversations altogether because you feel embarrassed by your crooked teeth? If you’re struggling with the feeling that your smile is not beautiful enough and you want to
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