Not All Occlusal Splints Are Created Equally

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Splint therapy has become one of the most prevalent aspects of dentistry over the last number of years. Patients are presenting with multiple reasons for needing this type of dental intervention. From TMJ pain to severely wearing away the enamel of their natural teeth, the devastation and destruction that bruxing and clenching (parafunction) can cause … Read more

There is a god; we made the New York Times Sunday Review

IT’S become commonplace to criticize the “Occupy” movement for failing to offer an alternative vision. But the thousands of activists in the streets of New York and London aren’t the only ones lacking perspective: economists, to whom we might expect to turn for such vision, have long since given up thinking in terms of economic … Read more

Relief for Chronic Migraines & Pain – YOU TUBE “RUbLES”

I know, lousy word play…..but check this out and the associated videos.. Related articles New Migraine, Not The Same As The Old Migraine (everydayhealth.com) What Makes a Migraine a Migraine? (everydayhealth.com) Alternative Therapies for Migraines (everydayhealth.com)

Neuromuscular Dentistry

I know very little about occlusion, in fact, it serves my purposes to reduce the occlusion completely for accuracy in reference points. Came across this while on a trend/topic/blog scavenger hunt…..for comment. It was the blog on neuromuscular orthotics that caught my attention….can you have fallen arches in the mouth? Las Vegas Esthetics – why … Read more

So you think implants are the sine qua non of rehabilitation do ya?

Take a gander at this ‘un….. Adaptability of mastication in people with implant-supported bridges Grigoriadis A, Johansson RS, Trulsson M. Adaptability of mastication in people with implant-supported bridges. J Clin Periodontol 2011; 38: 395-404. Abstract Objectives: We aimed to determine whether people with implant-supported bridges in both jaws, thus lacking periodontal receptors, adjust jaw muscle activity to … Read more

Anti-Aging Dentistry: Looking Beyond Botox

MarketWire – June 13, 2011 – on a Monday, not  Friday California Dentist Dr. Sam Muslin Announces an Alternative to Dermal Fillers, Botox and Going Under the Knife — His Trademarked Face Lift Dentistry Procedure; Using Neuromuscular Dentistry Techniques Along With Dental Artistry, This Santa Monica Doctor’s Anti-Aging Dentistry Restores Oral Health and Facial Function … Read more

Bruxism and TMJ Disorder- Main Differences & Symptoms

The following is an excellent overview and explanation to patients of the distinction between bruxism and TMJ disorder…..from Dental Health Magazine staff – June 3, 2011   Bruxism is the medical condition which is the result of the fact that an individual grinds his/her teeth during the night. Since clenching of the teeth is an involuntary … Read more