1/31/2017 0 Comments How Can TMJ Be Treated?Mysterious as TMJ disorder is, it does have a diversity of treatments, all of which you can use in consultation with your doctor. Of course it depends on the severity of your symptoms, but proper organization can keep you on a linear treatment path that hopefully ends with a permanent lessening of your TMJ difficulty.
You may want to start with ordinary pain reliever, making sure it’s non-steroidal. If you don’t have any luck, your doctor may prescribe something stronger. As stress and anxiety can be factors in TMJ, you may wish to enter counseling if your symptoms coincide with a drastic change or loss in your life. Tricyclic antidepressants can also be used for pain relief. Palliative care may extend through changes in diet. Eating fewer raw foods and vegetables or anything too hard or chewy can reduce your temporomandibular joint’s workload, theoretically reducing your risk of inflammation and pain. If your case is at all typical, you should be able to find relief with some combination of the above actions. If nothing’s working, your TMJ doctor may progress you into occlusal therapy, such as fitting you for a splint or mouth guard. At the extreme end of TMJ treatment are surgical therapies like arthroscopy or arthrocentesis, but these are rightfully considered by medical authorities to be last resorts.
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You might have dental X-rays taken at your next dental appointment. X-rays are a type of energy that passes through soft tissues, such as cheeks and gums, but are absorbed by denser tissues, such as teeth and bone. They can help reveal problems that cannot be seen with the unaided eye or earlier before they can cause serious disease, saving time, money and discomfort.
X-rays can be used to diagnose a variety of dental problems, including: • Tooth decay between teeth • Cavities beneath existing fillings • Infection in the root canals • Abscesses • Bone loss in the jaw • Cysts • Some types of tumors They can also be used to prepare for treatments or monitor conditions, including: • Evaluating space when teeth are erupting • Watching developing wisdom teeth • Identifying impacted teeth • Examining the condition or position of teeth when preparing for braces, extractions or dental implants Children typically need more X-rays than adults as their jaws and teeth are developing, but those who are at a higher risk of dental problems may also need more frequent images or scans. If you are healthy and are at low risk of problems, you may only need X-rays once a year or every few years. Call our West Hollywood dentist today to learn more or to schedule an appointment. 1/25/2017 0 Comments What Can Dental Implants Do?There are a few different options for patients when it comes to tooth replacements. Many opt for dentures, as they are removable and easy to get. Dental bridges are also relatively simple to set up. Dental implants, however, require several months of healing, as well as some discomfort. So why choose this option? The fact is, dental implants are the leading choice of experts for tooth replacements and are capable of accomplishing a lot for your health.
The reason why dental implants take so long is because they completely fuse with the jaw bone, unlike dentures and bridges. This is beneficial to the patient, as it really takes the place of a real tooth in this important way. The fusion into the jaw bone means that the tissue in this area can again be stimulated again by bite forces. This is important, as a lack of stimulation in the jaw bone cause the tissue to diminish, and the face structure to alter. Not only can a dental implant stop this from happening, but will reverse any diminishing and build up the tissue again. Furthermore, dental implants are a stabilizer in the dental arch. The other teeth will not be able to shift and causing orthodontic issues with an implant solidly in place. If you are missing a tooth but show no other signs of poor oral health, our dentist in Beverly Hills will likely recommend a dental implant. 1/24/2017 0 Comments Do I Have Sleep Apnea?While certain individuals may be more at risk, sleep apnea is a disorder that can affect anyone at any age. Those with this condition will stop breathing during sleep. This can last for a few seconds to more than a minute. These occurrences can happen hundreds of time during the night. You may not even be aware that there is an issue.
There are some indicators that you may suffer from sleep apnea. If you do not feel rested after a full-night of sleep, have insomnia, or wake up a lot during the night, these may be symptoms of trouble. If you wake up with a dry mouth, sore throat, or a headache, or if you snore loudly or have snoring that ends with gagging or gasping, you may want to be evaluated for a potential issue. An expert in sleep apnea in Los Angeles can perform an examination and may recommend a sleep study to help determine the source of the issue. In many cases, the tongue or other soft tissues in the mouth may drop back and obstruct the airway. A special oral appliance may be used to hold your jaw in place. 1/20/2017 0 Comments How to Improve Gummy SmilesWhen too much gum tissue covers your teeth, it can make your teeth look short or abnormally shaped. Although this is usually not a dental health issue, it can affect the way you feel about your smile. Our dentist offers gummy smile reduction treatments that expose more of the natural crown and transform your smile.
Gummy smile treatments usually consist of removing the excess gum tissue. This is a minor procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia right in our office. The overgrown tissue is numbed and then gently separated from the teeth. It can then be removed, and the gum line carefully contoured for the most attractive appearance. Gum tissue typically heals quickly, but you will need to be gentle with your dental hygiene and eat a soft diet for a few days or weeks as you recover. The crowns of your teeth will look longer right away, and once your gum tissue has healed, you may consider additional cosmetic treatments to improve the overall look of your smile, including ceramic veneers or teeth whitening treatments. Call our office today to learn more about gummy smile treatments or to schedule your appointment with our Santa Clara cosmetic dentist. 1/18/2017 0 Comments Teeth Whitening During PregnancyIf you regularly use whitening products on your teeth, you may wonder if you can continue this practice if you should get pregnant. This is a very common question, which can be a very real concern for many expecting women.
So far, no studies have really shown there to be a risk to the fetus from the use of whitening products for the teeth, whether done by the dentist or at home with the use of over-the-counter whiteners. However, it is important to note that most bleaching agents in these products turn into hydrogen peroxide when mixed with water. This bleaching ingredient can cause sensitivity to tender gums. Hydrogen Peroxide can cross tissue barriers. It is not really known if this ingredient will reach the baby to do damage or not, so most providers claim that it is best to wait until your are done with your pregnancy before having your teeth whitened. If you really feel that you cannot wait to have your teeth whitened, talk to your obstetrician before seeing your dental whitening dentist in Los Angeles to get the okay. Some dental care providers offer various whitening options that do not involve bleaching. Are you happy with your smile? Or are there several things about it that make it less than perfect? If so, you might be a candidate for dental veneers. These are thin porcelain shells that are bonded to the front surfaces of the teeth. They can cover many cosmetic dental flaws, including:
• Stains and discolorations • Chips and cracks • Crooked teeth • Gaps and crowded teeth • Small and misshapen teeth The best candidates for dental veneers are those whose smile only suffers from cosmetic issues only. Problems that affect the patient’s dental, oral, or overall health must have them addressed first. This includes gum disease, tooth infections, and serious orthodontic issues. After these are corrected, veneers will become an option. Potential candidates must also be aware that dental veneers are permanent additions to the teeth. In order for them to fit properly and not make the teeth look too big, our dentist in San Francisco must first remove a thin layer of dental enamel. As the teeth would not be strong enough with the enamel, veneers must stay on the teeth. If cared for properly, they can last for up to fifteen years before needing to be replaced. 1/13/2017 0 Comments What Are Veneers Used For?Many patients come to our office unhappy with the way their smiles look. These patients have several options available to them. They may choose to address each flaw individually, which can take a large amount of time and money. Another popular option is dental veneers.
Dental veneers are thin porcelain shells that are bonded to the front surfaces of the teeth. They can cover a wide variety of cosmetic flaws. These flaws include:
It should be noted that dental veneers are meant for cosmetic issues only. Health-related issues, such as gum disease and orthodontic bite issues, should be addressed beforehand. Our cosmetic dentist in Houston uses porcelain for veneers. Porcelain is a material often used in dentistry due to its many benefits. It is strong and durable enough to sustain the bite forces teeth must endure from chewing. It also reflects light in the same way our natural dental enamel does, meaning others won’t know have veneers at all! If you believe your smile could benefit from porcelain dental veneers, schedule a consultation appointment with our cosmetic dental expert today. 1/11/2017 0 Comments Can Vitamin D Help with TMJ?Although not all of them are scientific, several home remedies exist for TMJ disorder. Vitamin D deficiency, however, is known to cause several different forms of malaise, including aches and pains. Because of the amorphous nature of TMJ symptoms, some patients have no idea how to articulate how they feel, except to say “something feels off”. This is why a general feeling of malaise is considered a top symptom of TMJ, and why vitamin D deficiency could be relevant.
If you wanted to take vitamin D supplements, you could do so with the understanding that very little clinical evidence exists to support their usefulness. However, the same is true of much TMJ research, which is still putting together a list of probable causes. If you feel your joint pain relates to vitamin D deficiency, taking supplements is obviously one way to find out. However, most TMJ sufferers only experience relief from a wide mix of treatments. For starters, seven out of 10 patients have been misdiagnosed. Those who receive a correct diagnosis early on can expect to see as many as seven different physicians, as TMJ disorder can have physiologic, cranio-vertebral, maxillofacial, and neurologic aspects. For more information about what Vitamin D can do for your TMJ, contact our Los Angeles TMJ expert. If you are not happy with your smile, you may have several options available to fix it. Many patients visit our office with only cosmetic dental flaws that need to be addressed. Dental veneers are thin porcelain shells our North Hollywood dentist bonds to the teeth to cover these cosmetic issues.
Dental veneers offer several benefits. • Many flaws, such as chips, stains, and cracks can be addressed individually with treatments such as fillings, crowns, and whitening. However these treatments can be very costly and time consuming to get in a short period of time. Dental veneers eliminate this process and can be much less expensive. • Porcelain is a material often used in dentistry due to the many benefits it offers. Not only does it look very similar to our natural dental enamel on the teeth, but it is also resistant to stains, so your new smile can stay brighter for longer. • Veneers are known to be easy on the gums, as they are bonded to the teeth and do not rely on the gums for support. • They are also a much less aggressive alternatives to dental crowns. • Veneers can mask a wide variety of cosmetic flaws, such as chips, stains, cracks, crooked teeth, gaps, and more. For more information, visit our office. |
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