Spring, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/08/2015 -- If a patient is a grinder of teeth or a clencher of jaws, the end result is likely to be malocclusion or more often referred to as "bad bite". If left untreated, malocclusion leads to Temporomandibular Joint disorder (TMJD). Fortunately, there are ways to correct the discomfort of TMJ symptoms.
"Your teeth are just like the teeth in a set of gears. They must mesh together precisely or there will be problems such as cracking, wearing and breaking of the teeth," states Dr. LeBlanc. This is going to cause headaches, even migraines, muscle spasms, pops or clicking in the jaw or ears when eating or speaking.
Dr. LeBlanc takes a proactive approach regarding a bad bite problem, by taking care of a patient's bite and practical function from the beginning rather than waiting for problems to happen. "Helping patients save their natural teeth and also prevent possible problems down the road that will cost more money to repair is the way to go," comments Dr. LeBlanc.
"No one has ever talked about the importance of the way my teeth fit together and I don't really understand it," says a patient of Dr. LeBlanc. Because of the complexity of the physics and bioengineering involved in proper occlusion, there are many dentists who gloss over this very important component of a patient's dental health because they simply don't understand it either. Dr. LeBlanc has taken advanced training at LVI, one of the top training facilities for dentists in the world. The treatment consists of no pills, no shots, no surgery, and no side effects.
The doctor is able to deal with these problems since they are most likely due to clenching the teeth when sleeping and occasionally throughout the day. When the teeth are clenched some of the strongest muscles in the body are being utilized. The high-intensity contractions of said powerful muscles become painful and the forces generated cause pain in surrounding tissues and joints, as well as other muscles.
About Dr. Kelly LeBlanc
Dr. Kelly LeBlanc is committed to providing excellence in dentistry and to stand out as a leading dentist in Spring, Texas.
To make an appointment, call his office at 281-376-3959 or email him at Kelly@leblancdds.com.