Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ, which affects the flexibility and function of the temporal jaw joint and surrounding muscles. Because this area controls bite, speech, chewing, and all other jaw movement, the pain can be severe and very inconvenient.

TMJ has been associated with a number of different causes, but the most common factor is the bite or occlusion itself.

A misaligned bite can place pressure on the jaw joint, forcing the muscles to work overtime in effort to correctly align the upper and lower jaws. this not only compromises the function of the jaw, but it can cause a good deal of fatigue and pain in the facial muscles. Headaches, Toothaches, and jaw clenching, popping, or locking are all common symptoms of TMJ.

TMJ can also occur after a jolting face injury which causes a normally aligned jaw joint to become damaged or repositioned.

In the meantime, alleviating the pain through treating the symptoms can give you some relief. Heating pads or cold compresses can reduce swelling, and limiting your jaw movement can stop the clicking or popping of the jaws. Massages can temporarily relive muscle tension, and medications can reduce inflammation and help you feel more comfortable.

The best way to solve tmj  or tmd discomfort is to find out the root cause of the TMD. In many cases it could be due to a  OCCLUSAL DISEASE, (bad bite), trauma, clenching and grinding.If the over the counter anti inflammatory medications does not alleviate the tmd symptom within couple of days, it is best to consult an expert dentist , or tmj dentist, to gather a complete dental history in conjunction with necessary xrays and impressions of your mouth to determine if it is an occlusal disease discomfort , and if so , what is the most conservative treatment modality.

About Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Anthony Mobasser

Dr. Mobasser offers state-of-the-art cosmetic treatment to his patients in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and around the world. He is one of the pioneers of modern cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry and is one of the most experienced and qualified dentists in the world. Dr. Mobasser offers full-mouth reconstruction, cosmetic dentistry, porcelain veneers, sedation dentistry, porcelain crowns and bridges, implants, TMJ treatment, smile makeover, and more. To complement his dental training as an ESTHETIC DENTIST,  from UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA  he also holds degrees in mathematics and engineering. and biochemistry from UCLA. Please visit his website at www.celebritydentist.com.

Snap on smile is a removable appliance that goes over the patients teeth, thus you can change the color and shape of teeth.

Having said that ,lets discuss pros and cons as it relates to cosmetic dentistry,performed by cosmetic dentist.

The PROS are: there is no anesthetic involved,it is reversible (if you do not like it ,you do not wear it),usually no drilling involved,dentist can use it as a diagnostic tool for the bite and possibly tmj (tmd),possibility of cosmetic enhancement when it is INDICATED,it can be a precursor to thin dental veneers, lumineers , or porcelain veneers,it can close spaces to a certain extent,overcoming DENTAL PHOBIA,possibly immediate dratification, it is a quick fix to get white smile ,and it is the fraction of the cost of placing 10 plus veneers.

the CONS can be the following:they are fragile,so they can fracture or break,since it goes over your teeth , they are going to appear BULKIER  than your teeth ,they will not have the same look as your natural teeth or a well made porcelain veneer, it is compromised smile makeover , it is not recommended for severe bruxer or clencher ,possibility of fracture does exist.,and it does not last as long of other cosmetic treatments.,it can interfere with phoentics and SPEECH,since they are longer than your own teeth and they are joined.,it is not indicated for people who like their existing length and width of their teeth ,and do not want them altered.

It is my opinion that the AESTHETIC DENTIST or the esthetic dentist should evaluate the patient ,take necessary records ,ask patient needs and wants ,then discuss all options,pros and cons to patient.

If you are interested further,please call 310-550-0383 for your indepth one to one consultation.,to see if snap on smile is for you.

Besides the width of the tooth being %75 to %80 of the length,we also have a measurement generally to find out, what the length of the upper front tooth should be. How ? The cosmetic dentist or the Esthetic Dentist performing smile makeover should measure from the depth of the vestibule to the incisal edge of the front tooth,that measurement is usually around 22 milimeters (mm).,for ideal length of the upper front tooth,in which dictates your smile makeover initial stage.
Every patient should know that lighter teeth ,reveal bigger teeth,and darker teeth reveal smaller teeth! so just by teeth whitening, (bleaching teeth ),placing porcelain laminates or having porcelain veneers done ,automatically your teeth will look bigger and eventually your smile will be more zygomatic.
Because of this point mentioned ,i generally do not recommend having 6 teeth veneered ,or 6 (dental veneers )done. Your canine teeth already are bigger and darker than the rest of your teeth,if the patient changes the color to a more whiter desired color ,those 6 teeth will stick out like a sore thumb,and hides the rest of teeth, specially when you are looking at the smile from the side (the back teeth will look much smaller).
Having said that, it is vital that your cosmetic dentist ,plans your smile makeover by taking various photos and study models ,to plan the final outcome of your tratment.
Please do not hesitate to call us at 310-550-0383 to make your cosmetic ,one on one consultation appointment,with Dr. Anthony Mobasser.

You can also visit www.celebritydentist.com for before and after images of various procedures.

Before commencing full mouth reconstruction,the esthetic dentist should have the end in mind.,meaning the desired smile according to the wants of the patient.There are certain principles that I have discovered that works extremely well in my Privte cosmetic dental practice.

IT IS MY PROFESSIONAL OPINION AFTER YEARS OF PRACTCE AND EXTENSIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, that one’s awsome smile is all about golden proportions and ratio’s.

On  each individual tooth the width to length ratio is extremely important,as a general rule the width of your front tooth should be approximately 75% to 80% of the length of your tooth,meaning teeth should not look like a square (meaning short stubby tooth, or a chicklette) or a long rectangle (meaning long skinny tooth).

Did you know actually that the width of  your front tooth should be approximately 1/16  the width of your face!

When performing  smilemakeover,it is important how your teeth fit in space,and in relation to the lips ,  to bring about a dream smile .For instance when saying “E”,in an ideal situation ,2/3  the length of your upper teeth should show,and the upper teeth should follow the curve of the lower teeth in space,and be following the curve of lower lip.

For your complete esthetic wants and needs,contact us  at 310-550-0383  to make an appointment ,or visit www.celebritydentist.com.you can also browse through before and after pictures of cosmetic dentistry.