Heavy metal poisoning results in full mouth reconstruction When we first met, this patient was in critical dental condition with many failing restorations due to either decay or infected root canals. Her teeth were treated by several different dentists throughout the years, using several different types and shades of porcelain materials. Though she did not…
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Watch this video to learn how the T-scan has revolutionized dentistry. When a person is numb, it is hard to give the dentist the necessary feedback about how the dentistry FEELS in the mouth. T-scan resolves that problem. This impact timing technology allows the dentist to visually see how the teeth come into contact with…
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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!
Read MoreTMD stands for temporo-mandibular dysfunction and is collection of different jaw problems that affect how the jaw joint hinges and slides. Some people are aware of a popping or a little clicking that they hear in their jaw joint while for others there could be pain upon biting or just a sense of a bad…
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