TMJ treatment is not a new field in dentistry, however, it is truly a field in which new therapies and treatment modalities are being developed based on new understandings about this complicated TMJ joint. What has not really changed is the general way that TMJ is taught by dental schools and practiced by dentists. Simply […]
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Missing Lateral Incisors Missing lateral incisor teeth are quite common and often pose issues on the best way to treat this. Advanced cosmetic dentistry techniques allow for several options that patients can choose from, these considerations must also consider the patients age as well: 1) Removable retainer 2) Fixed non-prep lingual bonded bridges 3) Dental
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Worn and broken teeth are the window to knowing that something else is going on. If you fall into this criteria, it is important to find out what has caused this before restoring your teeth with cosmetic dentistry. This can make the difference in how long your porcelain veneers or porcelain crowns can last. Worn
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Many patients present with worn and chipped teeth and are interested in a smile makeover. When a patient presents with significant wear and damage to their existing teeth, it is always wise to see why this has occurred. Many patients do not realize that their bite (occlusion) or TMJ problems have caused this wear. Worn
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Bruxism is classified as grinding of the teeth and often involves clenching as well. Bruxism has numerous causes including bite related problems, stress, medical issues, some mediations, and even sleep apnea. Not everyone is aware of bruxism or develops symptoms from it. Some symptoms of bruxism are headaches, wearing down of your teeth, jaw pain,
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Implant Restored with Ceramic Crown Dental Implants are now cosmetically/ restoratively driven and not surgically driven. This means that implants being placed today should be planned and placed with the end in mind. We have many tools that allow us to make implant dentistry predictable and esthetically pleasing. CT scans allow us to see in 3D
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Dentistry is constantly evolving and the techniques to benefit our patients constantly changing. To be high-tech is not to simply own new equipment. A larger part of having a practice on the leading edge of technology is the learning of advanced applications and techniques that make the delivery of our dental care more efficient, less
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We see so many TMJ pain patients who come in and have had several “splints” made in the past and said that it did not help. The common question is why did it not help. This is a complex question. To begin with, what is the diagnosis of the problem? If a patient has only
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There are many indications for artistically using porcelain veneers. In this particular case, this young lady had protruded front teeth, gaps between the teeth, and different colored teeth. Orthodontic treatment, braces, could have been used, however, when orthodontic treatment was complete she still would have needed to have porcelain veneers to correct the undersized teeth and
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Posted: December 31, 2010 As I was reading the Houston Chronicle this morning, I came across an article that discusses how beauty is associated with symmetry of the face. The article goes on to discuss that people look for facial symmetry in their partners. How does this play into TMJ dysfunction? Interestingly, part of our
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