A single porcelain veneer can greatly enhance a smile when using a custom blend of porcelains This patient came in frustrated and disappointed with a recent restoration on a front tooth. On exam, we discovered a damaged central incisor, with a pre-existing veneer that was over-sized and poorly fitted at the gum-line. The overall color…
Read MoreSingle porcelain veneer replacing stained bonding This patient had a small misshapen Peg Lateral incisor (upper right) that was bonded with a resin veneer made from plastic filling material a decade prior. She had become aware of a dark stain at the edge of the restoration, as well as a dull matte finish compared to…
Read MoreThe room was filled with 38 physical therapists, 4 dentists, 3 massage therapist, a craniosacral therapist, a Rolfer, and a vocal activation coach. The event was held on Wednesday November 12, 2014, at BenchMark East Cobb in Marietta. Dr. Caughey led a presentation and demonstration demonstrating the relationship of the TMJ and bite to the…
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Top 3 causes of Tooth sensitivity Clenching – Our teeth are intended to make contact a total of 8 seconds out of every 24 hour period, during the actual impact of chewing food. Stress related clenching puts undue force on the teeth and can arrest the natural outward flow of fluid in the dentinal tubules…
Read MoreThis patient had eaten a nice breakfast of the crunchiest toast and bacon ever! To his surprise, he had broken one of his front teeth in three pieces. Conventional wisdom is to bring whatever broken tooth parts to your dentist for her to see if she can use any part of it…
Read MoreIn 2006, Melissa Caughey, PhD, aka “the other Dr. Caughey,” co-authored a journal entry in the Amercian Heart Journal describing the correlation between blood vessel function and the bacteria found in gum disease. Although it was only a pilot study, it has been cited over 100 times in other journals, and the research findings are…
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Jeanne McDaniel from The Nutrition Source visited our team today for a lunch-n-learn. In her presentation, we learned about the relationship between diet choices and nutrition, gut bacteria, and absorption of minerals. Did you know that Magnesium (Mg2+) is the fourth most abundant mineral in our bodies? It is helpful in management of blood pressure…
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I am so pleased to participate in and advanced study group with other dentists, focused on TMJ and TMD treatment. Kathy Johnson is the sole physical therapist in the group, and I have a debt of gratitude to her for my learning “outside-the-box!” Thanks, Kathy!
Read MoreAccording to Gordon Christensen, dental equilibration (bite balancing) might be one of the most widely UNDER-utilized services in dentistry. – JADA April 2005 136(4): 497–499; Teeth that fit together correctly do not require the additional muscular activity needed to shift the jaw to the side or squeeze unilaterally when one side hits first. The art of…
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