TMJ Disorder Dentist
Panama City FL
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. Temporo, as in temple area of skull; mandibular as in mandible, or lower jaw; joint as in where the head and jaw meet. Problems in this joint may be caused by a misalignment of the teeth, trauma, or excess muscle tension. Cartilage buffers the two bones and five muscles that meet, but any problems in this area can create quite a bit of pain and biting difficulties.
Symptoms of TMJ include: headaches, earaches, trouble/soreness opening and closing the mouth, clicking or popping of the jaw, pain in the jaw muscles, and soreness in the area, sometimes extending to the face.
Dental treatments for the condition can include replacing missing teeth, moving teeth, adjusting the bite, and filling gaps between teeth. There is no one solution that is right for all cases. Occasionally a plastic mouthpiece is used to prevent clenching or grinding that is contributing to the problem. If untreated, and in severe cases, surgery may be required to repair a badly damaged joint.
Dentist
Panama City Dental Studio
Herbert G. Salisbury, DMD
2410 St. Andrews Blvd.
Panama City, FL 32405
www.panamacitydental.com
Tel: 850.784-0700
Monday, December 27, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Cerec Dental Crowns Dentist Panama City FL
Crowns in a Single Visit
Cerec Dental Crowns
Welcome to dentistry in the 21st century! We are pleased to offer crowns made with CEREC™, a highly precise computer milling machine that makes crowns right in the office, in about an hour.
No more temporaries, additional visits, or crowns that don’t seem to fit right. Just because CEREC crowns are convenient and aesthetically desirable doesn’t mean you have to give up function. These modern restorations dramatically reduce cracking, lowering the likelihood of needing future root canal treatment. Due to the custom design and precise fit, CEREC restorations are bonded to the tooth with the optimum strength available. We are pleased to be among one of the first in our community to offer crowns with the CEREC machine. If you have ever had a crown placed the traditional way, we are sure you will notice the difference!
Dental Office
Panama City Dental Studio
Herbert G. Salisbury, DMD
2410 St. Andrews Blvd.
Panama City, FL 32405
www.panamacitydental.com
Tel: 850.784-0700
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