Advanced Smile Designs Cosmetic Dentistry Blog

Aptos, Watsonville, Capitola, and Santa Cruz, California Cosmetic Dentist

Do you have chronic headaches?

Posted Date: 
Mon, 12/28/2009

Headaches are classified into four basic categories: migraine, cluster, sinus, and tension. While an occasional headaches are often treated by over-the-counter pain medications, more frequent or severe headaches should be evaluated by a physician. Tension headaches are the most commonly experienced headache. One possible cause of chronic tension headache is an abnormal bite or occlusion. Until the occlusion issue is addressed, the muscles of the temple, jaw, face, and neck may remain contracted or tense.

Patient testimony of headache and TMD relief

Posted Date: 
Sun, 11/22/2009

Many of my patients have suffered for months and even years with signs and symptoms of TMD (commonly called TMJ) but were unaware of the neuromuscular cause of their pain and other symptoms. See my web site for these signs and symptoms at http://www.ihateheadaches.org/blogs/california/blog-california.html.

New Orleans Saints Mouthguards

Posted Date: 
Sat, 11/07/2009

During last Monday Night Football (MNF) game Jon Gruden and the other TV announcers talked extensively about the improved athletic performance of the undefeated New Orleans Saints and the importance of a particular mouthguard in helping them to a 7-0 start to their season. This particular mouthguard is called the Pure Power Mouthguard (PPM) and only can be fabricated by dentists trained in Neuromuscular dentistry and and certified by Makkar PPM to deliver these athletic improving scientific mouthguards.

Good News for Headache and Facial Pain Sufferers

Posted Date: 
Wed, 10/28/2009

There is good news for chronic headache and facial pain sufferers. With new technology, we as neuromuscular dentists can evaluate the activity of involved jaw muscles by using electromyography or EMGs. This is similar to an EKG which evaluates the heart's muscle activity. Using EMG's, computerized jaw scans, and a TENs unit to relax the muscles, we are able to not only locate which muscles are tense and fatigued, but also find the position the jaw and muscles will be relaxed and comfortable.

Welcome...

Posted Date: 
Tue, 03/24/2009

Welcome to the Advanced Smile Designs blog. Our first blog entry is coming soon. Please check back, and thanks for visiting.

New Orleans Saints and the PPM

Posted Date: 
Sun, 02/08/2009

The New Orleans Saints have just won the Super Bowl with most of their players wearing the Makkar Pure Power Mouthguard or PPM. Saints cornerback, Tracy Porter (ran for a TD after intercepting Peyton Manning's pass), is an advid proponet of the PPM. PPMs can be used by any athlete (amateurs on up to pros). Not only does the mouthguard protect the athlete's teeth, but it can also helps to improve flexibility, range of motion, balance, and strength! Check out the Makkar Advantage website: http://www.makkaradvantage.com/

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