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TMJ and Dental Crowns

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I have TMJ. It’s been under control for a while, ever since I had a night guard made. However, recently, the pain has returned in force. I think it is because of how tall this crown is, but my dentist says it isn’t. This crown hits the upper teeth before all my other teeth. He’s adjusted it three times and told me that is as good as it gets. He said this happens to many first time crown wearers and I will get used to how it feels. Fine, but what about the TMJ pain? Should I get a second opinion?

Misty

Dear Misty,

Woman in pain with TMJ
Poorly place dental crowns can cause serious damage

On the contrary of needing a second opinion, I think you need a new dentist. This one is not serving you. In fact, he’s either ignorant or deceptive.

The way your teeth meet both adjacently and with their opposing teeth is extremely important. It’s obvious he hasn’t put much time in studying this, which will lead to disaster for his patients.

Normally, your biting force is spread out over all of your teeth. However, when a dental crown is seated to high, it takes on the full force of your bite. Not only does this cause pain on biting, but you also are causing problems to the rest of your bite.

If you have TMJ Disorder, this will exacerbate it. If you don’t have TMJ disorder, it can lead to it.

Finding a TMJ Dentist

As you look for your new dentist, and I strongly suggest you get one, I want you to look for one who specifically has TMJ training. For instance, Dr. Weiss studied at the renowned Dawson Academy known for its TMJ training.

Additionally, he’s been treating TMJ successfully since the 1990s and has a very high success rate. His advanced TMJ training combined with his cosmetic training and expertise in smile makeovers makes him uniquely qualified for the toughest TMJ treatment, reserved for the most advanced cases, a full-mouth reconstruction.

That’s the type of dentist you want to look for in your area so you can make sure you don’t face exacerbated TMJ problem again.

This blog is brought to you by Philadelphia Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Michael Weiss.

Dental Implants are Just Like your Natural Teeth

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If you are reluctant to flash your pearly whites because of a missing tooth, schedule an appointment with your dentist who will be able to determine if you are a good candidate for Dental Implants.

Tooth replacements are certainly not new; in fact, they can be traced back thousands of years with archaeologists discovering skulls with implanted seashells, gemstones, and even animal teeth. Thankfully, because of today’s dental restoration techniques, you do not have to resort to seashells or gemstones to replace missing teeth.

Although modern dentistry has improved, there are still millions of people in the United States who suffer from tooth loss. This occurs because of injury, periodontal disease, and tooth decay. Before Dental Implants, people with missing teeth had to resort to dentures and bridges.

Dental Implants will provide you with a strong and permanent foundation for removable or fixed custom-made teeth matched to your natural teeth literally replacing the roots of your teeth.

There are several advantages including improved speech. If your dentures do not fit correctly, your teeth will slip causing you to slur or mumble when you talk. Because Dental Implants actually fuse to your jawbone, they are permanent and will look and feel just like your natural teeth. Permanent tooth replacements improve your self-esteem making you look and feel better boosting your self-confidence.

Another advantage is the ability to eat and enjoy your food again. Sliding dentures make chewing nearly impossible. Permanent replacements function like your own natural teeth allowing you to eat an apple or tuck into a nice juicy steak without worrying about leaving your teeth behind.

Tooth supported bridges require a reduction of the surrounding teeth. With permanent replacement teeth, there is no need to alter your nearby teeth in order to support your implants. With more of your teeth intact, your long-term oral health is improved.

Dental Implants are extremely durable and can last for years. In fact, the first woman who had hers placed back in 1965 still had them intact when she recently passed away. With good oral hygiene and regular checkups with your dentist, they can last for the rest of your life. 

For more information, schedule an appointment with your Jenkintown dentist who will be able to determine if you are a good candidate for Dental Implants.