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Dental Cleanings Improved with Ultrasonic Scalers

We routinely use ultrasonic scalers in conjunction with hand scaling for our patients during dental cleanings. We have seen a drastic improvement in gum tissue health with this system. The high pitch noise the ultrasonic produces causes the tip of the instrument to move 20,000 - 40,000 times a second. This movement is able to remove plaque, tarter and stain quickly and comfortably. The instrument also utilizes water to keep the tip cool and to flush bacteria and debris out from under the gum tissue and also from in between the teeth.

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In office Restorations

Our in office restoration service benefits our patients greatly by having only one appointment. Patients do not have to return to the office for a second appointment. They only have to have anesthetic one time. Impressions do not have to be taken. Our patients do not have to wear a temporary for two weeks or more due to scheduling conflict with the lab/office and patients schedule. With this type of restoration many patients do not experience sensitivity.

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TMD and Tooth Destruction/Grinding etc.

Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD, is a complicated group of problems related to the temporomandibular joint, the joint that attaches your jaw to your skull. This is the busiest joint in the body and is the only one with two joints working in unison. TMD and tooth destruction as a result of decay, tooth loss or grinding, go hand in hand and may be both a cause and a result of TMD. The loss of a tooth, or tooth material due to grinding, can cause the jaw to work asymmetrically, which is not how the jaw was designed. This puts stress on one or both sides of the jaw and may cause any of the following symptoms:

  • Jaw pain
  • Headaches
  • Facial pain
  • Tinnitus
  • Locked jaw
  • Popping or clicking noises

As the pain worsens, the damage to the teeth may increase and cause a downward spiral of tooth destruction and worsening TMD. The neuromuscular dentist is specially trained to determine the underlying cause of your pain and establish a treatment plan to get your TMJ back into alignment. Depending on your specific needs, with tooth loss or destruction, the neuromuscular dentist may use any of the following options to realign your jaw.

  • Instant orthodontia
  • Dental implants
  • Surgery

To find out more about TMD and tooth destruction or grinding problems, please contact the TMD specialists at Rochester Advanced Dentistry to schedule an appointment.

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