Dental Implants can enhance or replace dentures and provide you with more comfort and confidence to eat, speak, and laugh while creating a long-lasting and beautiful smile.
TMJ Treatment Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD, TMJ or TMD), or TMJ syndrome, is an umbrella term covering acute or chronic inflammation of the joint which connects the lower jaw to the skull. Most of the indications involve pain or discomfort in the head and neck area, migraines and neck pain. If you have chronic or disabling headaches that your primary care physician has not been able to manage, talk to us. We can work with you to diagnose your migraines and determine if Tempo Mandibular Joint Disorder is causing them, and if it is, design a treatment plan specifically suited to you.
Cosmetic Dentistry A dazzling smile opens both hearts and doors. We offer many treatment options to create a long-lasting beautiful smile, including veneers, whitening Invisalign, and shaping.
Dentures today are much more natural looking and comfortable than they were in your grandparent’s day. The materials and the molding techniques have significantly advanced the art and the science of creating dentures. Dr. Kawulok would gladly meet with you and discuss whether dentures might be a good solution for your continued oral health.
Bridges, like implants and partial dentures, are used to replace missing teeth. Obviously, missing teeth can hurt the appearance of your smile, but less known is the fact that they can also alter the function of your jaw and bite. And in some cases, can cause an increased risk of periodontal disease and a greater chance for tooth decay. Permanent and removable bridges are custom-designed in many ways to fit your particular need.
Crowns are utilized to preserve the functionality of significantly damaged teeth. The crown encases the compromised tooth with material that has been custom-made to match your original tooth. If you have a severely cracked tooth, a tooth with excessive decay or a damaged existing crown, a new crown may be the best solution for you. As always, we will evaluate your situation thoroughly and offer our best recommendation.
Implants Dental implants are artificial tooth replacements and, like bridges, are used in cases of tooth loss. Implant technology is very sophisticated today and Dr. Kawulok has the extensive training and expertise to take full advantage of the procedure that would be best for you. You’ll find today’s implants are as beautiful and functional as they are durable.
Temporomandibular treatment can resolve:
Migraines, neck and jaw pain. The reason that the temporomandibular joint and your jaws cause migraines, as well as neck and jaw problems is due to it’s association with the trigeminal nerve. It feeds sensation and function to your face, tongue, jaws, eyes, teeth, etc. This nerve also interacts with two other nerves in the same area that control sensation and function in almost all other muscles of your neck, throat and head. Adjustments to the temporomandibular joint that relieves issues with these nerves, can bring relief for migraines, neck pain and jaw pain.
Sleep issues, specifically snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, affect millions of people in the United States. Caused by partial or completely obstructed airways in the soft palate, these blockages translate to a shallow nights rest for you and sometimes your loved ones. At Whole Family Dentistry we’ve made it a priority to stay current on the research done in this area, and the good news is there are steps we can take to help. If you feel you are affected by this common disorder, call us for a reservation today.
Grinding and breaking teeth Grinding your teeth on a regular basis is called bruxism. A bite appliance that has been custom-fitted by Dr. Kawulok has be proven to be an effective remedy. It is wearable day or night and absorbs the force of the clenching or grinding. Soft, over-the-counter night guards will not protect your muscle and jaw joints. nor will they account for occlusal discrepancies that may be the source of your bruxing problems. An appliance custom-fabricated by Dr. Kawulok will take all these issues into account.