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Safe Amalgam Filling Removal in Bruxism and Tooth Grinding Cases

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Safe Amalgam Filling Removal in Bruxism and Tooth Grinding Cases:

Amalgam Filling Removal in patients who Brux and Grind their teeth can be challenging cases.  Tooth Wear or specifically wear of the enamel including cracking, chipping and abrading of the enamel will predispose teeth to decay and will prematurely break down existing filling materials.  In the picture below, the yellow area adjacent to the Amalgam filling is where all of the white enamel has been worn away, exposing the underlying Dentin.  The Amalgam Filling is also crumbling and separating from the tooth.  All of this damage was caused by a TMJ problem.  TMJ or TMD is defined as a misalignment between the best fit of the teeth and the path of closure of the jaw.   The misalignment causes tooth clenching and grinding or Bruxism.  TMJ or TMD problems can be diagnosed and cured by a specially trained TMJ Dentist.

In the case below, the Amalgam Filling containing Mercury Filling material was removed using the www.IAOMT.org safe amalgam filling material protocol.  Additionally the TMJ problem was corrected with a Bite Adjustment and the exposed dentin was sealed (as was the original amalgam filling material) with a BPA-free tooth colored composite filling material.

amalgam removal before
Amalgam Filling Removal including tooth grinding bruxism damage

 

Safe Amalgam Filling Removal
Amalgam replaced with BPA free composite

My teeth have never looked better and I am pain-free!

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I had significant fear about any dental work and actively resisted it at every opportunity. My teeth had been hurting for quite some time. I finally found the courage to see a dentist. My friend had told me of his great dental experience with Bethesda Implant Center. I finally called and scheduled an appt. Dr Baer and her staff were very friendly. Dr Baer’s compassion put me at ease. Since I was a little apprehensive, Dr Baer informed me about sedation. While sedated, I had a cleaning, a couple of extractions, and an implant completed-all in one visit. My teeth have never looked better and I am pain-free! I no longer have any concerns about dental work. Thank you, Dr Baer. – Arne Fleisher

One Stop Dental Implants

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We are a full service Dental Implant Office

Our goal is to simplify the dental implant process by providing all phases of dental implant therapy without the need for a referral to see another doctor at a different location. We recommend dental implants to restore missing and broken teeth. Tooth replacement solutions have evolved to meet the dental needs of the population. As of now, dental implants have served as the standard of care for tooth replacement in the dental profession for more than two decades. Research shows that patients who received dental implants during the 1980′s and 1990′s report that their implants continue to perform at an optimal level. This research demonstrates that dental implants provide a long-term solution for replacing missing or broken teeth. One big advantage of dental implants, is that adjacent teeth do not need to be prepared or ground down to hold your new replacement tooth/teeth in place. IV Sedation Dentistry is available for this procedure in Rockville, Maryland.

Dental Implant FAQ

How Long Does it Take to replace a tooth with a Dental Implant?

A tooth can be replaced with a dental implant on the same day as a tooth extraction. The New implant can be viewed as a new root. It takes 8-11 weeks for bone to grow around and attach to the new implant. After bone has grown and attached, implant integration, a Zirconia Crown can be placed on top of the dental implant. During the healing time, a temporary tooth can be provided for cosmetic reasons if necessary.

zirconia dental implants

Dental implants look and function just like your natural teeth.

Dental implants consist of three parts: a root replacement form, a crown that is shaped and shaded to match your natural teeth. As well as an abutment that connects the new root or dental implant to the crown portion of the newly implanted tooth. Each dental implant functions as your tooth and tooth root would function. They form a strong foundation for chewing and of course your beautiful smile.

We offer Zirconia Metal-Free Implants and Titanium Dental Implants.

Replacing a missing tooth or teeth is a two part procedure. At Natural Dentist Associates we do both parts of the procedure. Our dental team places the implant root and then restores it with a crown. It has been noted that many patients who opt for dentures are dissatisfied and wish they had opted for dental implants.

We Know That People Smile – Can Dogs Smile As Well? Natural Dentist Associates

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Can Dogs Smile?  We Know That People Smile …

 

 

A Smile Makes You Look Successful

“A smile conveys confidence and professionalism,” says Lily T. Garcia, DDS, DDS, MS, FACP, president of the American College of Prosthodontists. People who project a positive outlook are generally more open and flexible. They tend to cope better with challenges than people who are withdrawn and unsmiling.

A study that followed a group of women for 30 years shows the lifetime benefits of smiling. The women who displayed genuinely happy smiles in their college yearbook photos went on to have happier marriages and greater wellbeing.

In the same study, a group of strangers looked at the college photos and reported their assumptions about the women’s personalities. The women who smiled were judged to be more positive and competent than those who didn’t.  READ MORE: From Web MD

And How About Dogs:  Do Dogs Smile?

Body language can be an effective gauge of how at ease a dog feels. Happy dogs have a general looseness to their bodies, and that applies to the mouth area, too. If the sides of your pooch’s mouth point slightly higher than the rest of it, that often — but not always — signifies that all is wonderful in your dog’s world for the moment. More telling is your dog’s tongue. A loose-hanging tongue combined with a mouth slightly ajar generally points to a good moods in a doggy, according to the Caring Hands Humane Society website. Although dogs don’t actually smile like humans, they sometimes happen to make expressions that look like smiles.  READ MORE NEST

Smiling Dog

Body language can be an effective gauge of how at ease a dog feels. Happy dogs have a general looseness to their bodies, and that applies to the mouth area, too. If the sides of your pooch’s mouth point slightly higher than the rest of it, that often — but not always — signifies that all is wonderful in your dog’s world for the moment. More telling is your dog’s tongue. A loose-hanging tongue combined with a mouth slightly ajar generally points to a good moods in a doggy, according to the Caring Hands Humane Society website. Although dogs don’t actually smile like humans, they sometimes happen to make expressions that look like smiles.

Anxiety and Smiling

A smiley expression in a dog doesn’t necessarily indicate happiness. If your dog’s mouth is open just a tad, with the sides raised, he may indeed look like he’s smiling, but he may actually be anxious, nervous or otherwise in distress. Signs of distress accompanying a stiff smile include heavy panting with the tongue in, whining and chattering teeth. Consult your vet.

At Natural Dentist Associates We Say Smile…EVERYDAY!