Great Ideas

Monday, den 29. September 2008

One of our patients lost his splint on an airplane on an international flight. We actually received it one week later because it was in one of the cases that was printed with our address.  So, our patient and his splint were reunited.
Most times, once a splint is lost, it is gone forever and then [...]

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Do you have a dentist?

Wednesday, den 10. September 2008

Has it been 6 months since you moved?

Have you established a relationship with a dentist?

Our experience shows that it is best for patients to know a dentist and have an examination completed by choice, not because of pain. This helps patients to prevent dental emergencies and tooth loss. Often people move, time goes by [...]

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What is Dental Insurance?

Wednesday, den 6. August 2008

What is Dental Insurance?
· Dental insurance is a contract between your employer and a dental insurance company. The benefits you receive are based on the terms of the contract that was negotiated between your employer and the dental insurance company. The coverage has nothing to do with what the patient needs or wants.
· The goal [...]

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How TMJ Disorders Develop

Thursday, den 31. July 2008

Because muscles and joints work together, a problem with either one can lead you to uncomfortable results: stiffness, headaches, pain, bite problems, clicking or locking.
Stress, teeth clenching (bruxism), and poor posture causes your muscles to tighten up which can cause pressure on your TM Joints and also cause wear to your teeth.
Joint problems come from [...]

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How Your Jaws Work

Monday, den 21. July 2008

Your jaw joints are surrounded by groups of muscles that contract and relax so you can open and close your mouth, talk and chew. When they are flexible and not under stress, they work in harmony with the other parts of your jaw. Your TMJs (temporomandibular joints) are where your upper jaw and [...]

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Trouble With Your Jaw

Tuesday, den 15. July 2008

Are you aware of grinding or clenching?
Do you wake up with stiff muscles around your face, jaw or neck?
Do you have frequent headaches?
Does stress make it worse?
Do you have clicking or popping?
Is it difficult to open your mouth, eat or yawn?
Do you have teeth that no longer touch when you bite?
Do your teeth meet differently [...]

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