The dental team at Fox View Dental demonstrates that your dental care counts in Green Bay. Do these scenarios sound too familiar? Opening your mouth makes your jaw click. You grind your teeth at night. Mom regrets they didn’t give you braces as a teenager. Your bite is off…the list could go on.
With the constant advance of technology, it takes determination to stay abreast of all the latest methods and treatments through continued education. At Fox View Dental we believe you deserve the best treatment available. Which is why on September 24 and 25, 2011, Dr. Chad Yenchesky and Dr. Patrick Maraka participated in a “Clinical Mastery Series: Ultimate Occlusion” seminar, hosted by Gold Dust Dental Lab in Chicago, Illinois.
Advancing their education on the subject of “Occlusion” may not sound important, but could make all the difference in your oral health! Occlusion refers to the relationship between the maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower) teeth when they approach each other, as occurs during chewing or at rest. Malocclusion is the misalignment of teeth and jaws, or more simply, a “bad bite”. Malocclusion can cause a number of health and dental problems.
Teeth, fillings, and crowns may wear, break, or loosen, and teeth may be tender or ache. Receding gums can be exacerbated by a faulty bite. TMJ problems can include clicking, grinding, or pain in the jaw joint, ringing or buzzing in the ears, and difficulty opening and closing the mouth. If the jaw is incorrectly positioned, jaw muscles may have to work harder, which can lead to fatigue and/or muscle spasms. This in turn can lead to headaches or migraines, eye or sinus pain, and pain in the neck, shoulder, or even back. Untreated, damaging malocclusion can lead to occlusal trauma.
Aren’t you glad Drs. Yenchesky and Maraka have learned the latest techniques for cutting edge dentistry? For expert dental care, Green Bay area residents are urged to consult Fox View Dental today!
