Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Awesome dentist, Great staff!!
Dr. Caughey, Olivia and my hygienist, Rachel are awesome! Missy, the office manager, is so warm and inviting! When you walk in she greets you with a smile and genuinely wants to know how you’re doing, whether it be your teeth or life in general. They go the extra mile to make me feel comfortable…
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Best overall dentist
Overall the best dentist I have been to. Dr. Caughey takes her time with her patients and is so easy to speak to. The entire staff including Missy are fantastic and quick to accommodate any needs. I would recommend Dr. Caughey over any other dentist. I travel over 6 hours to see her, so that’s…
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Answer to my prayers
I have been searching for answers for my bite, TMJ, and neck pain. Dr. Caughey was an answer to my prayers. She is a dentist who has dedicated time to understanding the musculoskeletal implications of a persons bite, and was the first dentisit to formulate a plan of treatment that was reasonable. There is a…
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Look forward to the visit
If you’re looking for TMJ treatment from a talented, friendly, and conscientious professional you can trust, Dr. Caughey is an excellent choice. One pleasant surprise you’ll find is that Dr. Caughey is also a great teacher and values educating the patient. She uses different kinds of models, drawings, pictures, and explanations to help you better…
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IDPT-1 Course in Chicago a Success
IDPT-1 Course in Chicago was hosted last weekend by Donna Parise Byrne PT OCS PRC http://pilates-central.indiemade.com/content/donna-parise-byrne-pt-ocs-prc and Dan Houglum MSPT ATC/L PRC http://pilates-central.indiemade.com/content/dan-houglum-mspt-atcl-prc. The IDPT-1 Course is all about helping dentists and physical therapists learn where their realms intersect, and to start the process of integrating their services for the benefit of patient’s ultimate healing. Teachers…
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General and Preventive Dentistry
General dentistry is important for general health, for the whole family! We love helping our new mothers learn about proper oral care for their babies, and introducing them to help with teething and nutrition for growing mouths. As the child grows, general dentistry serves to monitor growth and development, and coordinate care with pediatric…
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Integrative Postural Therapy
Do you suffer unremitting headaches? Does your back bother you in your daily posture? Have you had to give up a favorite physical activity due to pain? Call now for an appointment! 770-393-9201 Contact Us Now! Causes of poor body posture The body’s natural asymmetry of the internal organs sets all of us up…
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Aesthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry
What keeps you from smiling? Would you like to improve your smile? Call now for an appointment! 770-393-9201 Contact Us Now! A smile represents a variety of feelings from subtle dry humor to unbridled enthusiasm and joy. What our smile says about us depends on how freely we use it. But for many people,…
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TMJ | TMD Bite Therapy
Does your jaw hurt? Do you have pain when you chew? Do you have recurring headaches or chronic neck pain? Call now for an appointment! 770-393-9201 Contact Us Now! While there is no true recognized specialty of dentistry in TMJ management, Dr. Caughey is specially trained in creating an accurate diagnosis and in selecting…
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Dental Snoring Sleep Apnea Solutions
Does your snoring bother anyone? Do you feel fatigued upon waking? Do you have sleep apnea and can’t stand C-PAP appliance? Call now for an appointment! 770-393-9201 Contact Us Now! Dr. Caughey has received specialized training in dental sleep medicine, which can help break the cycle of poor sleep quality and chronic fatigue.The goal for these…
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Myomunchee+Trampoline+ALF accelerator
What do you get when you take a kid, and add a Myomunchee, and put him on a trampoline?? ALF accelerator! If you haven’t read other our blog entries about the ALF or the Myomunchee, here is a brief overview: the ALF is a delicate wire worn on the roof of the mouth to stimulate…
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MyoMunchee assists with delayed tooth eruption
Can a Myomunchee assist with delayed tooth eruption? I think so! If you’re a parent, you have seen your child going through his phases and stages, and teething is certainly a memorable one. You explore the mouth, see the swollen gum pads where you assume a tooth is below, but months later, still no tooth??…
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Make MyoMunchee fun with contest!
Want to make using a MyoMunchee fun? Make it a contest! Here you will see Dr. Caughey and her 6 year old son having a contest to see who can munch the best on their MyoMunchee. What are the rules of the contest? Chew with your lips together See if you can chew in both…
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MyoMunchee for Oral Development
You are what you eat! What we eat greatly influences how we eat. The act of vigorously chewing puts pressure on the teeth, which then stimulates bone growth. In today’s on-the-go lifestyle, we tend to give our kids foods that are processed by machines that have “done the chewing for them.” In 1939, Canadian Dentist Weston…
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Myomunchee: the best oral trainer!
What is a Myomunchee? It is the fabulous silicone oral trainer from Australia, developed by the small town dentist Dr. Kevin Bourke. His inspiration was rooted (pun intended!) by observing skulls of prehistoric people, with broad jaws and symmetrical facial development, and correlating that development to the rough diet available. How does a Myomunchee work?…
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