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Periodontal Treatment from Dr. Michel and Michel Dental

September 16, 2011

Did you know that 75% of all Americans over 35 have some form of gum disease, even if it’s only a mild form?

We don’t mean to scare you with that statistic; we only want you be aware of the fact that gum disease can affect your smile without you even knowing it. Often, the only indication of a problem is bleeding gums, and by then gum disease has already set it.

If it’s not treated soon, even more serious problems like tooth loss or gum deterioration can occur. What’s more, other health problems, like heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, pre-term birth, and gastric ulcer re-infection have been found to share a connection with gum disease.

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Relieve Painful Symptoms with TMJ Therapy from Michel Dental

August 26, 2011

Are you bothered by a range of painful symptoms that just never seem to go away—symptoms like migraine headaches, earaches, or pain in your neck, temples, or shoulders?

If so, consider scheduling an appointment with Dr. Michel, as these are all signs that you may have temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD.

Caused by a misaligned bite, stress, or possibly other factors, TMD can seriously damage your smile if it’s left untreated.  That’s the bad news. The good news is that it can be treated, and often with something as simple as oral appliance therapy.

Treating TMD with Oral Appliance Therapy

Oral appliance therapy involves, first of all, determining your optimal jaw alignment and, second of all, creating a custom-made oral appliance that will help correct that alignment.

How long you will need to wear your oral appliance and at what time of the day will depend on your own situation. In some cases, it may only be necessary to wear your oral appliance while you sleep. In other cases, you may need to wear it during the day, but only for a short amount of time. A consultation visit at our Topeka dental office should tell us all we need to know to get your treatment started.

If you think you may be suffering from symptoms of TMD, contact our office today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Michel. We can answer any questions you might have, whether about TMD, TMJ therapy, or any of our preventive, cosmetic, and periodontal services.

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We serve patients from Topkea, Emporia, Lawrence, Manhattan, and surrounding areas.

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