TMD Treatment
Understanding TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder)
- Multifactorial Causes: TMD has various causes, and malocclusion (misalignment of teeth) can play a significant role.
- Research Findings: Studies on whether occlusal abnormalities (bite issues) are linked to TMD have shown mixed results.
- Other Contributing Factors: Trauma, stress, and habits like teeth grinding (parafunction) also contribute to TMD. How a patient adapts to these factors is crucial in the onset of TMD.
- Holistic Approach Needed: Treating TMD effectively requires addressing multiple factors, not just dental alignment.
- Role of Clear Aligners: Correcting malocclusion with clear aligners can provide fast and effective relief from some TMD symptoms by improving bite conditions and repositioning the jaw.
Adult Multi-Discplinary Treatments
- Comprehensive Care: We treat patients with mild to complex malocclusions that may require a combination of orthodontic, prosthodontic, restorative, or periodontal interventions.
- Support for Dental Implants: Clear aligners help in precise tooth movements to support dental implants and site development.
- Prosthetic Rehabilitation: Aligners redistribute teeth to create a better foundation for prosthetic dental work.
- Periodontal Health: Aligners help in repositioning teeth to support the restoration of gum health.
Children and Young Adults
- Minimally Invasive Treatments: Our aligner treatments are suitable for simple and complex malocclusions, providing predictable and precise tooth adjustments.
- Functional Occlusion: Aim to achieve excellent bite and functional occlusion.
- Growth Modification: For younger patients with uneven skeletal growth, we use aligners similar to Twin Blocks functional appliances to redirect jaw growth.
- Orthodontic Elastics: Incorporating intra-oral elastics with aligners helps achieve both skeletal and dental improvements.
Smile Elements Orthodontics
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: admin day
Tuesday: 9:00-17:00
Wednesday: 9:00-17:00
Thursday: 7:30-15:30
Friday: 7:30-15:30