Your Jaw and Peak
Athletic Performance
Proper
alignment of the jaw is very important in maximizing your
power and strength for athletic performance. We now offer
our athletes Under Armour ArmourBite™, a custom-fitted
mouthguard to increase your endurance, balance, strength,
and overall power. Please ask us about this tool that will
make a difference in your training and performance.
Many Americans participate in sports that can result in
injury to or loss of teeth. This can be prevented with
proper mouthguard protection. Over-the-counter mouthguards
do not fit well and can make breathing difficult during
exertion. Together with the American Dental Association, we
recommend being fitted for and wearing a custom mouthguard
for these sports:
Boxing, roller hockey, field hockey, gymnastics, skiing,
handball, lacrosse, martial arts, surfing, racquetball,
weight lifting, rugby, shotputting, skateboarding,
skydiving, soccer, basketball, squash, football, volleyball,
water polo, ice hockey, and wrestling.
Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC
37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101
Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: (734) 464-2664
Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com
Bleeding or sore gums can be a sign of gingivitis, an early and reversible stage of gum disease, or simply the result of brushing too hard or starting a new flossing routine. If your gums bleed regularly, or enough to worry you, make an appointment with your dentist or physician, it could be a sign that something else is wrong.
Above article from: MouthHealthy.org
Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC
37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101
Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: (734) 464-2664
Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com
Are You Pre-Diabetic or
Diabetic?
Did you know there is a link between untreated gum disease
and diabetes? And that diabetes can worsen gum disease or
gum disease can worsen diabetes? When your dental health is
not at its best, it may interfere with your body’s ability
to control your blood sugar levels. Not all dentists may be
trained to assist you with this problem. With the
specialized training we have received, you can be assured we
can help you. Please call us for a complimentary
consultation.
Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC
37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101
Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: (734) 464-2664
Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com
If your teeth hurt when you drink hot or cold beverages, you may have sensitive teeth. This can be the result of tooth decay, fractured teeth, worn fillings, gum disease, worn tooth enamel or an exposed tooth root due to gum recession. Treatment will depend on the source of sensitivity. If you’re concerned about the sensitivity of your teeth see your dentist for diagnosis and treatment options.
Above article from: MouthHealthy.org
Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC
37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101
Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: (734) 464-2664
Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com
Saving a Tooth from Extraction
Previously, having a damaged or infected tooth used to mean
extraction. But with modern techniques in root canal therapy
that has changed. In this procedure, a tooth is kept intact
by removing the pulp within the tooth and replacing it with
filling material. When root canals were first performed,
they were painful and as a result it was a procedure that
patients avoided. But with today’s anesthetics and
technology, they are often painless.
Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC
37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101
Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: (734) 464-2664
Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com
Types of mouth sores include canker sores, cold sores, leukoplakia and candidiasis. They vary in their severity and causes. Mouth sores could be the symptom of a disease or disorder; infection from bacteria, viruses or fungus or result from irritation caused by braces, dentures or the sharp edge of a broken tooth or filling. Your dentist should examine any mouth sore that lasts a week or longer.
Above article from: MouthHealthy.org
Timothy P. Thomas, DDS, PC
37799 Professional Center Drive, Suite 101
Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: (734) 464-2664
Website: www.MyLivoniaSmiles.com
