http://www.thegentledentist.com located in Shelby Twp. Michigan is the place to go if you are at your end of the rope with your existing Michigan dentist who ignores your request that something is not right with the way your mouth feels. This becomes evident when things feel different, if you have a tooth pain or have ear/jaw joint pain after dental procedures have been done. This patient drove a distance because he has been suffering with consequences from an improperly adjusted crowns and fixed bridges. He had ringing in the ears, tooth aches, inability to eat properly and jaw pain all caused because his previous dentists didn’t listen to his concerns or didn’t have the proper training to treat his bad bite. This testimonial was done right after the equilibration and is live and genuine. If these issues describe you then call our Shelby dental office at (586)247-3500.
Shelby Dentist: Long term tooth pain, jaw pain and ear pain fixed with bite adjustment
Gentle Dentist: Tooth colored dental fillings: the benefits over silver mercury amalgam fillings.
For over 100 years, dentists have been using silver-mercury amalgam fillings to restore decayed or broken teeth. These materials contain about 50% mercury combined with silver and other metals. The worked well but they are not only ugly and unnatural in appearance, but they have the potential of creating fractures in the teeth cause by the expansion and contraction of the mercury within the filling. In the past the only other alternative was gold and that was too expensive for most folks.
For about the last 15 years or so there has been an economical way to beautifully restore teeth in the Shelby Township, Sterling Heights area using tooth-colored resin fillings. The resin is made up of glass particles in a plastic matrix which is like clay as we mold it and shape its surface. We bond the putty-like material to the tooth with a high-intensity light. This hardens the material and allows it to be shaped and polished for immediate use.
Once completed, the tooth has a natural appearance and is actually stronger than before due to the strength of the adhesive agent used to bond the resin to the tooth. Because these fillings bond to the teeth they can remain very small whereas in the past the silver-mercury fillings had to have a large hole drilled to hold the filling in place. Resin restorations not only look better, but they are stronger and last longer than the old silver-amalgam fillings.
Resin restorations are slightly more costly than the amalgam fillings because of the time and expertise required to place them is much greater. The benefits of increased natural beauty and safety are worth the difference in price. Insurance usually covers the amount that the silver amalgam filling would cost and you, the patient, are responsible for the difference. The price range is from $150 to $350 per tooth.
Please call our Shelby Dental office at (586.247.3500) The Gentle Dentist to have any questions you may have about the benefits of resin restorations.
About The Author
Dr. Robert Antolak, DDS graduated from the University of Michigan in 1987 with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He is dedicated to providing the highest quality and appropriate cosmetic, sedation and general dentistry in the most comfortable and gentle way possible. Because being a dentist has been a lifelong dream, Dr. Antolak has a passion for the profession. He enjoys helping people feel better about their smiles and therefore their self-image with dental implant and cosmetic dentistry. His Dental Practice is located in Shelby Township, Michigan. For more information visit The Gentle Dentist.
Shelby Dentist: Tension Headache and Poor Bite Treatment.
This patient has been suffering from headaches and has sought treatment from five dentists in the course of two years. She was told that it was just because she grinds her teeth and they couldn’t do anything for her. Tension Headaches and migraines are very common when the bite is altered many times with dental procedures and crowns that aren’t adjusted properly. Missing teeth, crowns, bridges, and even fillings that aren’t properly adjusted after they have been placed will stress the muscles, teeth and TMJ.
The body attempts to alter the shape and size of these restorations but in an attempt to do so the muscles become stressed and this affects the jaw joint and teeth.
Things to look for are:
- Sensitive teeth especially when waking up.
- loose teeth
- headaches which originate from the temporal area on the side of the head.
- neck pain
- Migraine pain
- Clicking in the jaw which leads to jaw pain.
If these listed symptoms describe you and if it may have started after braces, after a filling, crown or bridge has been placed then give us a call at (586)247-3500. More than likely we can help you. You can also email us at Info@TheGentleDentist.com.
