An Informed Decision Is A Power DecisionToday's consumers are sophisticated and informed, and know that a healthy, attractive mouth is more than vanity. You are aware that oral health is an important part of overall health. Did you know that science has linked these disorders with gum disease? Heart disease ... Alzheimer's ... Stroke ... Respiratory diseases ... Hypertension ... Cancer ... Diabetes ... and Arthritis. How are they linked? There are two favored theories:
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Are you one of 40% of adults who suffer from chronic heartburn? It could be Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Some people have no symptoms ... but dentists can tell. Acidic stomach fluid backing up into the throat and mouth leave more than a bad taste. It causes inflammation of the esophagus, night-time asthma attacks ... and tooth enamel erosion.
Here's how acid reflux erosion can affect your oral health and appearance:
Dentistry can repair damage due to chronic exposure of the teeth to gastric acid - regardless of the cause. If you have symptoms, call your physician and a dentist for a consultation.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) can masquerade as migraine, tension
headache, neuritis, neuralgia, or stress. It can also manifest in ear symptoms
that include tinging, clicking, or popping, feelings of pressure or dizziness,
excessive earwax, and difficulty clearing
your ears. All of these problems
could be dentally-related
The most common cause of jaw-related problems is a bad bite. Your teeth must meet over 2,000 times every day and night! If your bite is unbalanced due to misaligned teeth, the muscles must work harder to bring the teeth together. Tension can spread from around your jaw joints to the temple or the back of the head.
The pain experienced by chronic TMD sufferers can lead to fatigue, insomnia, and even the symptoms of depression. Dentistry can help unmask - and treat - the TMD culprit.
Dear Neighbors:
For a brighter healthier smile, call today! Sincerely, Dr. Tom Meyer |
Dr. Thomas L. Meyer - Providing services in cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics and neuromuscular dentistry to the areas of Chicago and Des Plaines, Illinois.
Chicago orthodontics
73 N. Broadway Des Plaines, IL 60016 | Ph: 847-827-6290 | Fx: 847-827-6298
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I would like to introduce you to my hygienist, Fran. Fran has been happily
working with me at the office since 1999, but as of lately Fran is smiling
a whole lot bigger these days. Over the last year and a half, I have been
working on improving Fran's bite and jaw stability. She presented typical
symptoms of TMD, temporomandibular disorder, in which she had constant
headaches and grinding from an excessive overbite. First a neuromuscular orthosis
was worn and then orthodontics for a short time were needed; then, we were
able to design her absolutely gorgeous smile with veneers and crowns on all
the teeth. Fran's are not only white and dazzling, but her headaches
have disappeared.