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Benefits of a Dental Face Lift ®

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Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

5 Reasons for Face Lift Dentistry ®

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The Benefits of Face Lift Dentistry ®

Health

Some patients really appreciate the improvement in health.  They had gum disease, missing teeth, bad fillings, bad porcelain crowns and bridges plus bad porcelain veneers.  All of the bad dentistry and bad bite were treated simultaneously while creating the ultimate face for the patient.  Other patients have had the stress level of their face and jaws reduced with the best position for their jaw joint being established scientifically rather than randomly. (Read more about Cosmetic Face Lift Dentistry)

Speech

Many patients do not speak clearly because their teeth are worn down or they have a bad over bite or under bite.  The shapes, sizes and angles of teeth combined with the bite play a huge role in the ability of the patient to speak clearly.  (Read about Renetta’s Face Lift Dentistry)

Appearance

The improvement in appearance of my patients has been surprisingly pleasant.  Most patients and doctors do not realize that the teeth and bite determine the shape of a patient’s face.  The teeth can actually support the face, cheeks, and lips and actually lengthen the face which smooths out facial lines without surgery. When a patient gets the best possible teeth and bite, the face is completely revitalized.  These patients had never experienced how much of a positive impact Face Lift Dentistry ® can have on their lives.     (See how Face Lift Dentistry can change your looks )

Tooth Protection

Non-invasive porcelain veneer technology developed by Dr. Sam Muslin has given him the ability to completely rebuild a patient’s bite, without grinding down their natural teeth.  It is like having a new layer over the top of the patient’s worn down teeth.  This new layer reduces tooth sensitivity, does not decay, does not stain as easily as natural tooth structure, is incredibly strong and the teeth are permanently whiter.  The patient’s natural teeth are protected but the big benefit is the naturally healthy and professional appearance.    (Read more about Tooth Protection)

Self Esteem

If you would like to feel better about yourself for many years to come than Face Lift Dentistry ® is for you.  It removes 10 years from the patient’s faces in most cases by balancing the size of the lower face to the upper face without surgery, botox or soft tissue fillers.  It completely changes every expression during speech, laughter, smiling and most importantly, when at rest.  The relief from jaw pain can make everyday just a little bit better.

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Your Health and Face Lift Dentistry ®

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Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

Preventing TMJ Problems

We are living longer and need to take better care of ourselves. If our teeth are going to last to one hundred years of age, preventing TMJ problems by optimizing the function of the bite with the TMJ (jaw joint) has prevented future problems. It has been my experience that after treating patients with Face Lift Dentistry for over 26 years, every patient has had fewer TMJ problems and additionally has experienced life-changing benefits of a renewed self-esteem.

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Dealing With TMJ Problems

TMJ Problems

Many patients have TMJ problems such as heavy tooth wear from grinding or clenching, clicking or popping jaw joints, headaches, neck pain or back pain and facial pain due to a bad bite. Some patients have jaw joint problems and are not aware that they have lost over a third of their tooth structure from grinding! As patients age, the teeth loose enamel and the bite deepens. (Read more about Tooth Grinding or Bruxism)

What is a Bad Bite?

Bad bite is term describing the functional harmony between the teeth and the TMJ or jaw joint. When there is little to no harmony, the TMJ and surrounding muscles must work much harder and compromise normal function. When muscles have to compromise or work harder, damaging TMJ symptoms can be from mild to extreme. (Read more about Natural Facial Optimization)

TMJ & a Bad Bite

Most patients have some form of TMJ problems and many of these patients are not aware of the destruction to the jaw joint and the teeth that is caused by a bad bite. Patients come into my office with many symptoms and TMJ pain but do not realize that the bite is off in all three dimensions. They also did not realize the incredible advantages of early treatment. (Read more about TMJ Problems)

Bad Bite Correction Changes Lives

Face Lift Dentistry ® is the creation of the best possible bite for the particular jaw dimensions and natural jaw functions of the patient. These patients have experienced comfort that exceeded their expectations. “Wow, that bite feels a lot better and I did not even know I had a problem” and others have said, “I can chew better, I feel a lot better and I look a lot younger”. One wife said, “My husband smiles more, looks 100% better, is more romantic and he feels much happier about himself, he is a new more positive husband”. Another said, “ Dr. Muslin, you have changed my life, people treat me better because I look like a new and healthy women, thank you”. Face Lift Dentistry relieves pain, improves jaw comfort and decreases the possibility of having TMJ pain in the future. When the jaw muscles function normally, the patient has more energy, less discomfort, less stress and a healthier body. (Read more about Mouth Reconstruction)

Neuromuscular Dentistry, Who Needs It?

The life expectancy of all patients is increasing. In just the last 30 years the life expectancy has increased over 20 years! Because patients are living longer, it is of particular importance that patients get the best level of dental care they can afford. Just about 80 percent of patients that I see would benefit from Face Lift Dentistry as it would reduce the stress level in the face, neck and jaws. Neuromuscular dentistry is a word coined to describe a form of positioning the lower jaw in a better position but neuromuscular dentistry alone is not enough to create the ultimate level of care, Face Lift Dentistry ®.

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TMJ Problems

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Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

TMJ Problems

The treatment of the TMJ or jaw joint has become a big area in dentistry.  New phrases as neuromuscular dentistry have been developed to draw attention to the complexity of the TMJ joint.  It is the only joint in the body with a physiological component as the more we are stressed, the more we clench or grind our teeth which puts more pressure on the TMJ. 

Most patients have not reached the best shape to their faces nor the best facial balance between the upper and lower part of their faces because their lower jaw is not optimally positioned.  If these patients have their lower jaw optimally positioned by creating the best possible jaw position and jaw height, the face is finally balanced for the first time in their lives.  The shape of the face is directly determined by the position of our lower jaw and the height and angle of our bites.  We can remove over 10 years from the face in most patients over 55 years of age with Face Lift Dentistryâ and improve the TMJ comfort.  These patients have experienced a life style enhancement. 

The Success Rate with the TMJ

After treating patients with Face Lift Dentistryâ for over 25 years, every patient has improved. Face Lift Dentistryâ patients are happier, more comfortable, love the newly achieved facial balance and have fewer TMJ problems or symptoms.  The treatment sequencing developed by Sam Muslin DDS MAGD combined with the utilization of the finest dental technologies are coordinated in a customized plan specific to the needs of the individual patient.  No two patients are alike and to be a Face Lift Dentist requires many years of experience to properly care for the wide variety of facial types.  To claim that every patient has improved without complications is a very bold statement, but to this point in my career, it is accurate.

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25 Years of Face Lift Dentistry ® – (Part 2)

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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

25 Years of Experience Matters!

Each patient is fully evaluated with photos, models, examined by Dr. Muslin, radiographs, complex motion tomography and treated in as short a period of time as possible.  It is routine in my practice to treat all of the upper teeth in just one 4 hour visit and bond in the porcelain in as little as a few days to a few weeks later on their second visit. 

The patient was treated in just two visits of about 2 to 4 hours long.  No sedation is necessary in most cases and the complex dental care is rendered with my highly experienced staff in a smooth and organized manner.  Most patients cannot believe that this much dental care can be done so quickly because of past experiences.   However, the patients have done surprisingly well. 

We have ceiling mounted TV sets that are directly above the patient for effortless viewing and give the patient’s frequent breaks during the visits so they do not have to hold their jaws open for long periods of time.  It is all about patient comfort during the delivery of Face Lift Dentistry ®.

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News and Awards

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