Fortunately, many of them can be corrected or eased with good dental care.<\/p>\n
Jaw Pain Treatment<\/h2>\n
Generalized jaw and chewing pain may be the result of temporomandibular disorder, or TMD<\/a> (formerly referred to as TMJ). TMD occurs when the temporomandibular joint \u2013 a hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull, which are in front of each ear \u2013 is not working as it should. Injury to your jaw, the joint, or the muscles of your head and neck can lead to TMD. Other causes include:<\/p>\n Another reason for jaw pain may be teeth grinding, or bruxism<\/a>. Bruxism can be caused by stress and anxiety, an abnormal bite, or missing or crooked teeth. It often occurs during sleep and can also be caused by a sleep disorder such as sleep apnea.<\/p>\n When a tooth is severely decayed, broken, or missing, an implant<\/a> may be the best solution for pain-free chewing and a healthy smile. A dental implant is a replacement for the root of a tooth. It provides a strong foundation for a replacement cap, or crown. Made from titanium, implants are durable and can help prevent bone loss that can occur after tooth loss. Dental implants can also anchor bridges or dentures.<\/p>\n For those who require multiple-tooth replacement, a partial or complete set of dentures<\/a> may be the answer to pain-free chewing. Partial dentures \u2013 or bridges<\/a> \u2013 are used when one or more natural teeth remain in the upper or lower jaw. A fixed bridge<\/em> replaces one or more teeth by placing crowns on the teeth on either side of the space and attaching artificial teeth to them.<\/p>\n The bridge is then cemented into place. Not only does a partial denture fill in the spaces created by missing teeth, it prevents other teeth from changing position. A precision partial denture<\/em> is removable and has internal attachments rather than clasps that attach to the adjacent crowns for a very natural look.<\/p>\n Complete dentures \u2013 dentures which replace an entire set of teeth \u2013 can be either conventional<\/em> or immediate<\/em>. Made after the teeth have been removed and the gum tissue has begun to heal, a conventional denture is ready for placement in 8-12 weeks. Unlike conventional dentures, immediate dentures are made in advance and can be positioned as soon as the teeth are removed.<\/p>\n As a result, the wearer does not have to be without teeth during the healing period. However, bones and gums shrink over time, especially during the healing period following tooth removal. So conventional dentures typically require more adjustments to fit properly during the healing process and generally should only be considered a temporary solution until conventional dentures can be made.<\/p>\n The dental professionals at Schmakel Smile Designs can diagnose and treat it. Make an appointment<\/a>, or call us at (419) 841-9494<\/strong>.<\/p>\n We are proud to be your dentist in Toledo, near Sylvania<\/a>. For more information about what we do, contact Schmakel Smile Design:<\/p>\n Phone: (419) 841.9494<\/p>\n Email: renee@toledodentistry.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n
Implants & Dentures<\/h2>\n
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