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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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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The tongue is often thought of as one muscle, but it is actually a matrix of muscles that work in conjunction to perform a variety of tasks. Incredibly strong, the tongue can twist, extend and shrink, bend, suck, and cup, and this is to say nothing of its most useful functions: assisting in chewing and
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TMJ can cause a wide range of symptoms in patients, not only TMJ symtoms. Many times TMJ issues manifets themselves in other areas. Some issues that TMJ can cause are: Tingling in hands or fingertips Sleep Apnea Shoulder pain Tourette’s Syndrome Some fibromyalgia issues Tinnitus Dizziness or Vertigo Open Bites Tongue Thrust Neck pain and
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Cosmetic Dentistry is a broad term. In fact almost all dentistry should be planned and considered with the cosmetic perspective as the endpoint. Two things need to be considered with Dental Implants: 1) Function 2) Cosmetics                     This case shows
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What is most important thing to put in your body? 1) Protein 2) Carbohydrate 3) Fat 4) Water Oxygen 5) Minerals  Lovely young lady, with underdeveloped jaws and airway,An AGGA being placed to help her growth and developmentSurgery and Extractions avoided One thing we need more than anything else is oxygen, we can’t live
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Both the smile makeover procedure and full mouth rejuvenation can have a profound impact on the look and feel of your smile. One, however, is primarily aesthetic, focusing on cosmetic issues, while the other takes a more comprehensive approach in addressing functional, orthodontic, and neuromuscular issues alongside cosmetic for complete restoration of strength and beauty.
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One of the biggest downsides to teeth whitening is tooth sensitivity. Some methods, like store-bought kits, are more likely to result in sensitivity because they are relatively poor at controlling solution seepage. Lower quality over-the-counter solutions can exacerbate this sensitivity and may event produce long-term discomfort in some patients. In-office teeth whitening is not always
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Cosmetic Dentistry is to enhance the smile and make the teeth look esthetic. This can be done with several or multiple porcelain veneers, bonding, crowns, or whitening. With Functional Cosmetic Dentistry or Full Mouth Reconstruction usually more teeth are involved and the TMJ issues, jaw alignment, facial muscles, overbites, and underbites are all addressed. This
Underbites present an cosmetic issue as well as a functional cosmetic dental problem that can cause gum recession and premature wear on teeth. Most of the time patients are advised that braces for several years and surgery are the only option.  This is not true. Underbites can be corrected non-surgically in one or two ways:
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