Crown

Your teeth undergo a tremendous amount of stress during your lifetime. Teeth may show this wear in a variety of ways, including discoloration, chipping and cracking. Crowns restore your teeth and smile to look brilliant once again. Porcelain crowns can be shaded to match your teeth. After some tooth preparation, crowns are specifically fitted to restore functionality and enhance the appearance of your smile. If you have discomfort when chewing or temperature sensitivity, ask Dr. Britt if crowns are for you.

Bridge

Sometimes gum disease, injury, and decay or simply wear results in the loss of a tooth. A missing tooth or teeth can create significant problems for your dental health if not corrected. Over time your bite pressure may shift to other parts of your mouth to compensate for an inability to chew efficiently in the area of the missing tooth. Neighboring teeth may begin to move about, moving into the area and resulting in discomfort, pain and more problems down the road. Bridges made of porcelain “bridge the gap” in your smile. Dr. Britt can create a lifelike, functional bridge to correct your smile, restore your bite and alleviate your discomfort. A bridge is created out of metal, alloys and / or porcelain and utilizes the teeth on both sides of the gap as its supportive structure. After some preparation of the two neighboring teeth, crowns are created for them. A prosthetic tooth, or pontic, is fused between the crowns to fill the area of missing tooth. A bridge is a semi-permanent dental restoration, meaning your dentist can only remove it, so you can rest assured that your porcelain bridge will be a lasting restoration for your oral health.

Inlays/Onlays

Sometimes removing tooth decay effectively requires the removal of a portion of your tooth. The removed portion is replaced with a porcelain inlay or onlay. Georgia cosmetic dentist Angela Britt customizes an inlay or onlay to fill the space left behind when the part of your tooth is removed. Traditionally, inlays and onlays were made out of metal, much like traditional filings. Now, porcelain-milled inlays and onlays are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth and provide relief from chewing pain, cavity discomfort and tooth degeneration.

Neuromuscular Dentistry

If the physiological position of your jaw is incorrect, you can experience a myriad of symptoms including neck and shoulder pain, headaches, grinding or clenching of the jaw, and loose, worn or sensitive teeth. Neuromuscular dentistry involves determining your ideal jaw position when the muscles of your face, neck and jaw are relaxed. By focusing on the soft tissues, muscles and nerves, in addition to teeth and bones, Dr. Britt is able to give you a more thorough assessment of your oral health and can diagnose and effectively treat a wide range of neuromuscular dental conditions including those associated with Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, or TMD.

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder - Feel The Relief

Did you know that most TMJ symptoms appear totally unrelated to your oral health? That's why millions of patients endure pain of unknown origin for years and never think to consult their dentist for treatment. Don't let your body, life and health suffer from agonizing symptoms any longer. Let Dr. Britt help you experience needed relief from:

• Migranes
• Face, neck, shoulder or back pain and stiffness
• Ears that ache or feel as if they're popping, ringing, buzzing or stiff.
• Difficulty sleeping, relaxing and resting
• Depression or feeling down, sad and unable to get in the routine
• Limited jaw movement or difficulty opening or closing your jaw
• Clicking or popping sounds when opening and closing your mouth
• Dizziness and fainting
• Pain or jaw weakness when chewing
• Teeth grinding, which is also called bruxism among dental professionals
• Numbness in your hands

Your temporomandibular joint connects your lower jaw to your skull and is controlled by many muscles, making it one of the most complex joints in your body. Because of its multifaceted connection to the rest of your body, symptoms and pain from problems in your TMJ often appear in surprising places, making accurate diagnoses difficult. Through sophisticated diagnostic techniques, Dr. Britt helps you rest easy again and regain freedom from your pain, discomfort and sleepless nights. Talk to our team about your situation to determine if personalized TMJ Disorder treatment may be the solution you need.

Migraine Headache Relief

Sometimes a headache is not just a headache. Sometimes your headaches become debilitating and disrupt your work, family time and sleep. If you are experiencing recurrent migraines, you may be suffering from a single symptom of deeper neuromuscular problems like temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. Your life shouldn't include persistent pain. Let Dr. Britt and her team of trusted professionals get to the root of your migraine problems.

Feel confident knowing you're in the hands of a team specially trained to diagnose and treat your painful neuromuscular problems. Whether jaw alignment, muscle balance, head trauma or some other source, your custom solution will depend on your root cause. Your individual treatment plan may include lifestyle changes, a dental appliance, breathing devices or, always as a last resort, surgery. After treatment, feel the relief from pain ripple positive results throughout your life - focus better at work, enjoy your family time more and experience a full night's rest once again. Live your life to the fullest - live your life pain free!

For more information about restorative dentistry in Brunswick Georgia contact us today at 912.264.5550.