Bruxism and TMJ dysfunction often go hand-in-hand. Both are uncomfortable and can seriously damage your smile, just as they can both be treated with oral appliance therapy.
That’s why, if you’re experiencing chronic headaches (including migraines), pain in your neck, shoulders, or lower back, or you have trouble opening and closing your mouth, you should consider scheduling a visit to Dr. Salivonchik’s Whitehall dental office.
Your smile may not be all you want it to be. But regardless of the reason why, a full-mouth reconstruction from Dr. Salivonchik makes it possible for you to have the brand new smile you deserve. With his years of experience and our Whitehall office’s advanced technology, we can rebuild your smile, leading to restored functionality and appearance as well as improved health and confidence.
And it all begins with a thorough, tooth-by-tooth exam of your teeth and gums at our office. This lets us identify exactly how we can help you, and gives us a chance to talk about the issues that matter to you most as we create a plan for your smile.
If you’re missing many teeth, or all of your teeth, even simple things can become difficult. Your social life may suffer since eating, talking, and laughing with friends and family becomes uncomfortable and awkward. Don’t let embarrassment stop you from enjoying a quality life. Dr. Salivonchik offers custom replacement teeth, including dentures and partials, to revitalize your oral health and help you regain confidence.
It’s important to replace your teeth for many reasons, and dentures and partials can help you: (more…)
Dental implants can revitalize your smile. As great as they are, though, a traditional procedure is typically spread out over several months.
But at Dr. Salivonchik’s Whitehall office, eligible patients may be able to have their implants placed and restored in the same visit. With the help of an oral surgeon, Dr. Salivonchik can have your implant procedure finished in four hours.
That’s because we’re specifically targeting where your implants will go, eliminating the need for a healing period. And eliminating the time it takes for your smile to heal means you can enjoy improved function and comfort much sooner.
Whether you’re coming to our office for porcelain veneers, dental implants, or another cosmetic or restorative treatment, talking to you about how you want your smile to look is always the first step.
We call this the “smile design” phase, and it’s important because it lets Dr. Salivonchik get a clear idea of what’s on your mind. And while there may not be any hard-and-fast rules to a smile design, there are some factors you should know about.
Elements of an Esthetically Pleasing Smile
Some hallmarks of a youthful smile include smooth, rounded corners and a contrast between the length of your middle teeth (known as your central incisors) and the teeth directly next to those (called your lateral incisors). Compare this with an older smile, which is likely to be flatter and straighter with no difference between the incisors.
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