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The importance of treating TMD

March 1, 2012

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) commonly spells the following problems for suffers: chronic headaches; facial, neck, shoulder, jaw, or low back pain; tingling in the hands or fingers; a jaw that pops or clicks; bruxism (teeth grinding); an inability to fully open or close the mouth; chronic earaches.

However, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain or TMD is more complicated than some think. New research shows that people with TMD have greater heart rate increases during mild physical and psychological stress. This links one’s level of pain to the body’s physiological regulating system. Also, there appears to be a genetic connection to TMD.  Researchers have identified specific genes known to influence stress response, psychological well-being and inflammation.

For more information about treatment for TMD, click here or call Dr Salivonchik’s Whitehall practice on (610) 502-1545 to schedule an appointment. Located in Lehigh Valley, the practice serves patients from Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, The Poconos, and surrounding areas.

Detecting Cavities Early with Spectra

August 8, 2011

Detecting and treating cavities is one of the most important services a dentist can provide. But even if traditional poking and prodding have been effective for spotting decay in the past, these methods can’t always spot trouble where it likes to hide—whether along fissure lines or inside biting and occlusal surfaces.

That’s why Dr. Salivonchik’s Whitehall office uses a revolutionary tool known as Spectra. With Spectra’s fluorescence technology and lightweight wand, detecting cavities, even ones still in the earliest stages of development, has never been easier.

Advanced Protection for Patients in Lehigh Valley and Beyond

This is good news for our patients, because treating cavities while they’re still small allows us to provide shallower, simpler fillings that preserve more of the tooth’s natural structure. Moreover, Spectra makes explaining treatment options and tracking treatment over a long period of time much easier.

And all it takes to be examined with Spectra is a quick call to our Whitehall office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Salivonchik. We can also answer any questions you might have about any of our other services. Contact us today! Our office is located in Lehigh Valley and serves patients from Whitehall, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, The Poconos, and surrounding areas.

Dental Implants

May 6, 2011

Dr. Salivonchik recently attended a course given by Dr. Dennis Tarnow from Columbia University. The seminar highlighted the very latest in dental implant therapy. He confirmed our existing protocol for immediate loading of dental implants ( coined by some as “teeth in an hour” or “ teeth in a day”). Dr. Tarnow also discussed cosmetic dentistry as it relates to dental implants. The course was sponsored by The University of Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown.

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