Our Services

Cosmetic Dentistry

• Tooth whitening(Bleaching)
• Porcelain bonding
• Ceramic inlays
• Porcelain crowns
• Tooth colored fillings
• Zoom 1 hour whitening
• Veneer

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TMJ Treatment

• Diagnosis and treatment of jaw joint problems
• Headache prevention
• Treatment of teeth grinding
• Cleanings and Non-Surgical Gum Treatments
• Implant Evaluation and Restoration
• Fixed Bridgework
• Dentures and Removable Partial Dentures
• Amalgam and white restorations(fillings)
• Endodontics (Root Canal Treatments)
• Children's Dentistry Oral Surgery
• Children and Adult Orthodontics (Braces)
• X-rays Digital
• Oral cancer detection
• Intraoral Photography
• Gum Surgery
• Mouth guards for kids who play games
  

The term "TMJ" is the acronym for "TemperoMandibular Joint". This is the ball and socket joint that allows the lower jaw to open, close and move sideways when chewing and speaking. Everyone, of course, has two of them, and they are located about one centimeter in front of the ears. They are the only joints in the head, and if something goes wrong with either one of them, you can have serious problems.

You may have pain on opening or closing your mouth, eating and chewing food, and even speaking. Problems of this nature are what the public generally associate with the term "TMJ".

All of these above symptoms of "TMJ" can range in severity from mild to devastating.  The most prominent case of TMD that I am aware of was that of the actor, Burt Reynolds.  His pain derailed his career, brought about drug addiction, and was a factor in  his several divorces. 

A great deal of his suffering was due to the fact that TMD was only beginning to be understood as a disease entity at that time. Even today, there is still a great deal of misunderstanding about the true causes of this syndrome, even among dentists, and thus you will find a great deal of disagreement about the correct treatment. This is slowly changing as dental schools are now teaching relevant courses in occlusion.

Braces (Orthodontia)
Braces are applied to teeth for various reasons, including poorly aligned jaws, crooked, crowded and missing teeth, or a bad bite (also called malocclusion).

Various things can cause teeth to become crooked or jaws misaligned, including thumb-sucking or a traumatic injury. Some conditions are inherited.

Children between the ages of 10 and 14 are typical candidates for braces because their facial structures are still developing. Adult braces usually entail additional procedures because their faces have already fully developed.

Sealants
The pits and grooves of your teeth are prime areas for opportunistic decay. Even regular brushing sometimes misses some of these intricate structures on the chewing surfaces of your teeth.
Enter sealants, which are thin coatings applied to the chewing surfaces designed to prevent the intrusion of bacteria and other debris into the deep crevices on the tops of your teeth.
Sealants actually were developed about 50 years ago, but didn't become commonly used until the 1970s. Today, sealants are becoming widely popular and effective; young children are great candidates for preventative measures like sealants because in many cases, decay has not set in. Even on teeth where decay is present, sealants have been shown to fight additional damage.

Sealants are applied by first cleaning the tooth surface. The procedure is followed by "etching" the tooth with an abrasive substance, which allows the sealant to better adhere. After the sealant is applied, a warm light source is directed to the site to promote faster drying. Sealants usually need re-application every five to 10 years

Missing Teeth
Fixed bridges and implants are often used to replace missing teeth and to correct some kinds of bite problems. Crowns and bridges are the most effective procedure for replacing missing teeth or bite problems

One of the biggest dental problems that can happen to someone is the loss of a tooth.  Missing teeth can destroy the look of a person’s teeth and cause people to become self-conscious about their smile.  Although the cosmetic repercussions of missing teeth are large, the dental problems caused by missing teeth are even more problematic.  This is because the space left behind from missing teeth or a missing tooth needs to be filled to avoid teeth drifting.  Teeth drifting refer to teeth migrating to open spaces left behind by missing teeth.  To compensate for a missing tooth, the adjacent teeth will begin to shift and grow in a crooked manner to fill this space.  What results are crooked teeth that are difficult to clean, which can result in further tooth loss.

Bridges
Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Because they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth as well as the proper bite relationship between upper and lower teeth.

Bridges are sometimes referred to as fixed partial dentures, because they are semi-permanent and are bonded to existing teeth or implants.

Some bridges are removable and can be cleaned by the wearer; others need to be removed by a dentist. Porcelain, gold alloys or combinations of materials are usually used to make bridge appliances. Appliances called implant bridges are attached to an area below the gum tissue, or the bone.

Crowns
Crowns are synthetic caps, usually made of a material like porcelain, placed on the top of a tooth. Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth's function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as a root canal. When decay in a tooth has become so advanced that large portions of the tooth must be removed, crowns are often used to restore the tooth. Crowns are also used to attach bridges, cover implants, prevent a cracked tooth from becoming worse, or an existing filling is in jeopardy of becoming loose or dislocated.

Crowns also serve an aesthetic use, and are applied when a discolored or stained tooth needs to be restored to its natural appearance.

Procedures

A tooth must usually be reduced in size to accommodate a crown. A cast is made of the existing tooth and an impression is made. The impression is sent to a special lab, which manufactures a custom-designed crown.

In some cases, a temporary crown is applied until the permanent crown is ready. Permanent crowns are cemented in place.

Crowns are sometimes confused with veneers, but they are quite different. Veneers are typically applied only to relatively small areas.

Caring For Your Crowns

With proper care, a good quality crown could last up to eight years or longer. It is very important to floss in the area of the crown to avoid excess plaque or collection of debris around the restoration.

Certain behaviors such as jaw clenching or bruxism (teeth grinding) significantly shorten the life of a crown. Moreover, eating brittle foods, ice or hard candy can compromise the adhesion of the crown, or even damage the crown.

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