Are You Experiencing…
Pain-at-Night?
Headaches?
Grinding?
Jaw Soreness?
Frequently Chipped Teeth?
Waking Up Tired?
The symptoms listed above are direct descriptions from my
patients. A great number of them who suffer from these common
symptoms can be easily diagnosed and helped. They often state
sore cheeks, face, or jaw muscles, a history of TMJ problems,
poor sleep habits, cold/sensitive teeth, headaches, and even
hearing problems. These same patients typically have receding
gums, moderate to heavy wear marks on their chewing surfaces
and one or more teeth with cracks along them. In most cases,
patients with just wear marks and cracks are unaware of any
problem at all. I know this because I found the same things
affecting my teeth.
I also found that in my field, many patients were prescribed
night guards and told that they simply grind their teeth.
Some would get better, but most became frustrated at their
problem not truly getting fixed. Night guards are like aspirin
for a headache. Unless the root of the problem is revealed,
the symptoms will continue throughout one's life.
Though some of the above symptoms are also symptoms for other
diagnosis, I can evaluate your bite to determine if it is
dental-related or not. A bite evaluation is simple, painless
and part of my regular dental exam. If after this bite evaluation,
I believe you should be measured and evaluated in greater
detail, I will discuss this process with you and the benefits
for you. I want to improve my patients' lives by improving
their comfort, sleep and longevity of their natural teeth.
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| Q: |
Dr. Toomey, you've assessed my bite and recommended
a bite equilibration with models. What does this mean?
What are the costs? What do those costs include? |
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| A: |
After some initial evaluating, I may recommend you proceed
onto further evaluation. This means having one of my dental
assistants acquire some needed measurements. They will
do this by taking models of your upper and lower teeth.
They will also take a measurement between your teeth and
your ears, a warm wax bite and photographs. You'll then
make your next appointment and go home. I'll look at all
of the information gathered by my assistants to determine
the proper course of treatment for you. If occlusal equilibration
is necessary, the cost ranges from $749.00 - $1400.00.
This includes the measurements, analysis & diagnosis
with this information, guards (if needed initially), subsequent
appointments to properly fit the guard and equilibrate
teeth to correct the problem. |
Some remarks about Bite Equilibration from our patients:
"I wish I could have a whole paragraph to say how much
of a difference it has made for me. I had a lot of headaches,
jaw and ear pain. After two adjustments, I could feel immediate
relief and change in my jaw muscles. I have tried everything
else and this was truly like a miracle." - Sonnie, Age
40
"Tell Dr.T my TMJ's are doing great and I'll see him
in a few weeks! Thank Dr.T, Reggie and the rest of the staff.
If you knew how bad my joints were, you wouldn't believe the
results I've gotten!" - Kim, Age 40
"Hello, Dr. Toomey, Like you said, the tooth that was
hurting is much better now. The pain is almost non-existent
after 4 days. In the morning, the jaw is not tense or stiff,
and the end of the workday, I do not have tightness in the
jaw like I used to. The pain I reported, associated with chewing
on my right side, is also much better. As you can see, I am
very satisfied with my improvement since I started wearing
the new mouth guard. If anything changes, I will keep you
posted. If not, I will see you at my next appointment on September
12th. Thanks again!" - Deborah, Age 38
"I called Dr. Toomey's office the morning after wearing
my new B-Splint, to tell them how happy I was with my results.
I had a clicking jaw, which had caused so much pain, that
I could not fully open my mouth without it hurting. I am so
pleased with how I feel already!" - Debbie, Age 40
"I no longer grind my teeth at night. Thank you, Dr.
Toomey!" - Sherry, Age 64
“I used to travel with Orajel (for my sore tooth) and
Imitrex (for my migraines) at all times. I can’t tell
you the last time I’ve used either! It’s very exciting
results!” - Barbara, Age 52.
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