Smile Solutions (cont.)
TMJ Treatment
"Need headache relief? Come sit in the Dentists chair."
Do you suffer from migraines? A trip to the dentist might be just what you need for relief.
The idea might seem far fetched indeed, for some people, the thought of going to the dentist is enough to cause pain. But the fact is that many people who have sought treatment from a neuromuscular dentist have been able to get relief without the use of medication.
The idea behind neuromuscular dentistry is that each persons jaw has an optimal position that makes the jaw muscles relax. If a person’s bite is out of position, it may lead to fatigued jaw muscles, resulting in a spectrum of problems, including:
- Headaches/Migraines
- Stiff or sore shoulder and neck muscles
- Dizziness, stuffiness or ringing in your ears
- Snoring, grinding or clenching of teeth
- Sensitive teeth unrelated to cavities
Joyce Greenberg, a 23-year-old administrative assistant from Gurnee, IL experienced severe grinding of teeth resulting in lost sleep and debilitating headaches. She was fitted for an orthotic appliance to correct her bite. Almost immediately, the discomfort in her jaw ceased. She started sleeping through the night and she hasn’t had a migraine since.
Neuromuscular visits begin with treatments using advanced computerized equipment that sends electro-pulses into facial muscles. Once the muscles are relaxed, the ultimate stress-free position of the jaw muscles can be determined. An orthotic appliance is then designed to help reposition the bite and stabilize the facial muscles in a comfortable position.
Neuromuscular treatments can prevent the teeth from shifting. Patients share that their headaches disappear and that they no longer need pain medication. They also tend to experience a more restful sleep. For many, this can be a life-changing experience.
Dr. Bradley Rule practices cosmetic and neuromuscular dentistry in Gurnee, IL. You can call his office at 847-662-7717.
Non-Metal Fillings
Composites if placed with exacting technique (rubber dam isolation and modern bonding agents) get as close as we have ever been able to restore the tooth to its original strength in the most conservative fashion. The composites are a very hard "plastic" that bonds (micromechanically fuse) to the tooth to hold the tooth together. Amalgams have multiple disadvantages. Amalgam is a metal which expands and contracts with hot, cold and biting. Therefore, with every meal the teeth are being weakened and over time and depending on the size of the filling the tooth becomes susceptible to fracturing. Amalgam also contains mercury which is a very toxic element. The literature is very unclear as to the amount of mercury that is released from amalgams and the long term effects on the entire body.
Crowns
Crowns are a type of dental restoration which, when cemented into place, fully cup over the portion of a tooth which lies at and above the gum line. Crowns encase the entire visible aspect of a tooth. A dental crown in effect becomes the tooth's new outer surface.
Bridges
A Bridge is a custom device anchored to neighboring teeth that replaces one or more missing teeth. When a lost tooth is replaced with bridgework, the teeth on either side of the missing one are prepared as crowns to serve as abutments to hold the prosthetic (replacement) tooth in place. Crowns and bridges are most commonly prepared from high quality materials such as semiprecious or precious metals, porcelain, or a fused combination of the two. Aesthetics, function, and tissue compatibility are considered when selecting the material most suitable for you.
Bonding
The application of tooth colored filling material (composite) to the teeth has been a dental technique for many years. Recent advances have increased the strength, durability, and longevity of these restorations. Bonding material can be molded and shaped to achieve outstanding results including tooth lightening, closing spaces between teeth, making teeth appear straighter, and repairing chips and cracks. When polished it gives the appearance of natural tooth structure.
Dr Bradley C Rule DDS - Providing services in cosmetic dentistry, tmj treatment, neuromuscular dentistry and restorative dentistry to the areas of Libertyville, Northern Lake County, Wadsworth, Chicago and Gurnee, Illinois (IL).
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