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This patient’s teeth were developmentally affected by a condition called Hypo-calcification: a chalky, uneven white color and rough dull texture. Her first set of porcelain veneers were a uniform color, but much more yellow than looked right for this patient’s ruddy complexion. By the time she sought consultation, the original set of veneers had become…
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This patient initially complained of the lack of proportion in his front top teeth: he never grew a left lateral incisor, and had been previously restored with a three-unit porcelain-metal bridge and to mask that; the adjacent three front teeth also were restored with porcelain-metal crowns to create a matched set. But to the patient’s…
Read MoreWhat 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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In this brief video, here an explanation of how a bite splint can be used therapeutically. Whether someone has had a recent trauma like whiplash, or a chronic condition like arthritis, a dental bite splint between the teeth can support and stabilize both the jaw joints and the neck.
Read MoreWhat is the JVA? The JVA or Joint Vibration Analysis machine is a small set of headphones which we place in front of the patient’s ears. But instead of the patient listening to music, this small sensor will pick up vibrations inside the patient’s jaw joint. Healthy jaw joints make very little friction as you…
Read MoreAn analysis of the way a patient’s bite comes together can be initiated by our dental assistant using the T-scan. Here she demonstrates how the impact is registered on the sensor, then places the sensor in the patient’s mouth and takes a quick multi-bite series. Dr. Caughey interprets the data to the patient, demonstrating the…
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