S. John Salivonchik D.M.D., P.C.

The importance of treating TMD

March 1, 2012

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) commonly spells the following problems for suffers: chronic headaches; facial, neck, shoulder, jaw, or low back pain; tingling in the hands or fingers; a jaw that pops or clicks; bruxism (teeth grinding); an inability to fully open or close the mouth; chronic earaches. However, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain or TMD is more complicated than some think. New research shows that people with TMD have greater heart rate increases during mild physical and psychological stress. This links one’s level of pain to the body’s physiological regulating system. Also, there appears to be a genetic connection to TMD. Researchers have identified specific genes known to influence stress response, psychological well-being and...

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So what are the benefits of laser dentistry?

February 23, 2012

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Since Dr Salivonchik began utilizing dental lasers in his practice, he’s witnessed some dramatic results and improvements in patients’ experiences. For example, this includes improved soft tissue healing from gum procedures and more comfortable treatment, often without the drill or Novocaine. Unfortunately, Dr Salivonchik has also seen some very exaggerated claims online, like suggestions of never having to use the drill or Novocaine. Such claims are untrue. There are many times when minimal use of drills is still required and so is the use of Novocaine. This doesn’t negate the usefulness of lasers, but it does negate the credibility of manufactures or practitioners who make these claims. For more information on the...

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LASER DENTISTRY

January 16, 2012

We recently invested in two different dental lasers. This cutting edge technology improves the comfort ease of many procedures for our patients. One of the neatest things is the ability of the laser to stop and prevent a cold sore if it is caught early. We will update our blog with other laser benefits like laser periodontal treatment and laser fillings.

Dental Fees

October 27, 2011

I just read an article by Sheryl Nance-Nash. She states “77% of those with dental coverage delay treatment because of cost. That is not a big surprise in this economy. What concerns me is that one of the other, major reasons she claims is “transparency of costs and difficulty finding a good dentist.” These concerns, although understandable, seem somewhat easy to solve. It is obvious that not all dentists are equal, but it should not be that hard to find a good dentist. Look for membership in groups like the A.D.A, The Academy of General Dentistry, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry or other organizations. Look at websites for honest and credible information (not “over...

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Support A Good Cause Just By Having Your Teeth Whitening

September 13, 2011

Have you been thinking about having your teeth whitened, but you just keep putting it off? Well, what if we told you that, by whitening your teeth at Dr. Salivonchik’s Whitehall office, you’d be doing a good deed? For every teeth whitening procedure Dr. Salivonchik performs, the fees for those procedures are donated to Brenton’s Hope. Brenton’s Hope is a charitable organization founded to raise awareness of childhood cancer and provide money for the families of children who have been diagnosed. Dr. Salivonchik’s decision to do this started when he learned that one of his own patients had been diagnosed with cancer. Since then, he’s been doing what he can...

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