Archive for March, 2010

Can Rotten Teeth be Saved?

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Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

Question:

Dr. Sam, I am 63 and my teeth are so bad that it seems I have no option but to have them extracted and live with dentures. I hate the idea! Both my parents had dentures which always seemed to have a life of their own as the wobbled around in their mouths. Can rotten teeth be saved?

Answer:

Rotten teeth can be saved depending on the degree of rotten! In many cases, patient can only see the tops of their teeth and they appear rotten but the roots are quite solid. Solid roots or long roots can support new teeth very well and a complete bite and a great smile can be reconstructed if the roots are good.

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Dr. Sam Muslin Specializes in Mouth Reconstruction and Extreme and Complex Dental Care

Sometimes, some of the teeth have to be extracted and some of the teeth can be saved. The creative and engineering skills of the dentist can completely rebuild the bite with a mouth reconstruction that can be surprisingly successful and look totally natural. Some people can have a combination of dental implants and natural teeth that work very well producing a solid bite that lasts for many years. The technology is very good and highly predictable.

Lastly, if all of the teeth have to be extracted and dentures need to be worn, again the technology of dental implants have improved dramatically. The dentures can be build over the dental implants with snaps so the dentures are more stable. The patient can remove them and clean them and has fairly good chewing power. In other instances, many dental implants can be placed and the patient can have all new, completely fixed or permanent crowns cemented or screwed to the dental implants. It is just like having a whole new set of teeth again. The results are natural looking and natural feeling teeth.

In short, it doesn’t matter if your teeth can be saved because there are solutions for almost any situation of tooth loss that works far better than just a set of dentures worn by your parents. The don’t have to wobble anymore.

Categories : Best Cosmetic Dentistry, Extreme Makeover
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About Osteointegrated Implants and Fibrointegrated Implants

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Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Question:

Dr. Sam, what is the difference between osteointegrated implants and fibrointegrated implants? I get so confused when my dentist throw all these terms at me! How do I know what I need? I am about to have 2 teeth extracted (one on each side, lower jaw) and I think I’d prefer permanent implants to a bridge – but I’d hate to make the wrong choice.

Answer:

Your implant dentist must make this choice for you and advise you as to the best dental implant for your particular amount of bone, health and bite. You want an osteointegrated implant if it is at all possible and it depends on if you have enough quality bone to support the implant. If the dentist you have chosen cannot make up his or her mind, get a second opinion.

You said you are only missing two teeth so the osteointegrated variety of dental implant works best because the jaw bone is tight to the implant. There are many different types, shapes, surface coatings and surface textures, widths and lengths of osteointegrated implants. All of these technical decisions should be made by the dentist.

The dentist should make an assessment of the type of bone, amount of jaw bone, the width of bone and the brand, type and length of implant to place. The dentist needs to know if their is enough space between the upper and lower jaws and the number of implants that should be used to replace your missing teeth. Sometimes, one implant is best and other times three implants are best.

Additionally, you may be able to have your teeth extracted, the implants place and the jaw bone grafted in just one dental appointment. The technology is that good! In just a few months, your new crowns can be cemented or secured with a screw to the dental implant. There is no hot or cold sensitivity to a dental implant and they do not decay.

There is a huge difference in the ability, knowledge and techniques of dentists that are placing dental implants. Dental implants can fail and when they do, it can be difficult. Find the one of the best dentist available because long lasting success is far less expensive than a low priced dental implant that fails. For more information and to view pictures of Implant Case Studies, visit our Hight-Tech Dental Implant section.

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Can TMJ Jaw Pain Be Cured?

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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Question:

Dr. Sam, can TMJ jaw pain be cured? My dentist said that at best it can be managed, never cured. This really makes me depressed!

Answer:

There is no reason to be depressed. Your dentist said “that at best it can be managed” and that can mean complete relief of pain and discomfort for very long periods of time. Many past TMJ patients are now quite comfortable and have moved on with their lives because they are functioning normally.

TMJ jaw pain can be a continuing problem because there is permanent damage to the jaw joint but keep in mind, that as you grow older, permanent damage to all of your body parts, from your skin, to your organs and teeth is actually a normal product of aging. Don’t get depressed over it, learn to enjoy the life that your were given.

The TMJ is the only joint in the body with a physiological component. All other body joints are mechanically functional but the TMJ is effected by our moods, anxiety, depression and events. We clench and grind more when we are stressed. This puts more pressure and potential damage to the TMJ.

Some of my best TMJ tips are as follows:

  • Don’t unnecessarily stress the TMJ or jaw joint.
  • Don’t chew gum, eat big thick sandwitches that cause the TMJ to open wide, don’t choose foods that require a lot of chewing as steaks or nuts.
  • If the TMJ is painful, try taking it easy on the jaw joint as you would with any injury. Give it a rest, follow the instructions from your dentist and you may find that the pain disappears.
Categories : TMJ
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No-Pain Non-Invasive Face Lift Dentistry

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Friday, March 5th, 2010

Question:

Dr. Sam, I showed my orthodontist the before-after pictures of your Barbara case study and asked him his thoughts as I have a very similar problem. The way he described your procedure to me was really scary! He said I should know that I will have the equivalent pain of a root canal in every tooth in my mouth for this outcome. He said he would much rather have his jaw surgically lengthened than go through the pain you would inflict. How did Barbara cope with this?

Answer:

Barbara never had any pain because none of her teeth were ground down or drilled. Actually, the non-invasive dentistry utilized to treat Barbara, will help her natural teeth last longer as they now have an additional layer bonded on top of her original teeth. The additional layer is pure biologically compatible porcelain that does not stain and is very durable. The teeth do not decay under the porcelain because they are totally bonded and integrated with her natural tooth structure.

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Non-Invasive Face Lift Dentistry Miracle

Your Orthodontist is simply not aware of the latest technology. Nobody in their right mind would “rather have his jaw surgically lengthened” when the alternative is much safer. Additionally, jaw surgeries are very invasive and have big potential risks. Jaw surgeries cannot whiten the teeth or protect the teeth and sometimes cannot lift the bite far enough.

Your Orthodontist probably thought that Barbara had to have her natural teeth drilled down to place the porcelain. He or she was incorrect and again unaware of the possibilities of the latest developments. Sometimes specialists and generalists do not progress with the best new advances. Sam Muslin DDS MAGD has developed dental bonding techniques that must be utilized with the matching type of porcelain for each particular patient. The technique is so strong and durable that a patient can have the best bite, best jaw position and clean healthy white teeth with non-invasive dentistry!

Non-Invasive dentistry can improve the bite, relieve headaches or neck pain and give the patient white natural looking teeth that last. Barbara could even change the porcelain if she wanted whiter teeth in the future.

Categories : Facelift Dentistry
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Dr. Sam Muslin received the 2009 "Best Cosmetic Dentist in Los Angeles" award from LAs Best, featured in the Los Angeles TImes.