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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The Atlanta Hawks gave an exhilarating performance last night at Game 5 of the Playoffs, defeating the Boston Celtics 110-83. WOW! Drs. Jones and Caughey were in attendance to support our team, cheering mightily as the Hawks became absolutely unstoppable in the third quarter: it seemed like every 3-pointer went swish! Congratulations Hawks! You’ve got…
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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.
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What 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…
Read MoreDislocating a jaw joint can be so completely scary! While the condition can resolve on its own, many times people with the double dislocated jaw joint need to go to the hospital to have it reset. However, here is something to try at home first!
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