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I had four crowns on my front teeth and my canines veneered. The crowns hit my lower front teeth so my dentist recomended I wear an orthodontic appliance to push my lower teeth back. Eventually my whole bite was off resulting in the dentist adjusting my bite over 30 times which led to the tips being taken off most of my molars and a severe shortening of my six front upper and lower front teeth. I had a full mouth with no wrinkes around my lips, but now my whole mouth sags inward and my eyes hang down. I have severe muscle spasms on one side of my mouth (the side that was shortened the most)and spasms of the muscles around my eyes (not just eylelid spasms but all around the eyes). I feel that I am overclosing everywhere and look a bit like someone with dentures who has taken them out.
I saw a new dentist who said I might need a complete restoration of my teeth. I saw another dentist who thought I might just need the top arch crowned. I saw a third dentist who suggested I see an orthodontist and possibly do some crowns afterward. I stressed that I was going out of my mind with spasms and discomfort, but the orthodontist assured me that he could fix everything and would lenghten my teeth orthodontically. It has been 14 months and I am no better. My whole face is in constant pain and I have spasms all over the face especially around the eyes. I believe this is because I had a forward thrusting bite with good support from long teeth. Now everything is unsupported had my eye and cheek muscles are working overtime. I don't know what to do. My teeth are spaced apart or I would just take off the braces and have the crowns. Any suggestions or comments?
Dear Sherry: I wish I could help. But at this stage, your case is way to complex to help from this distance. I would need you here (South Florida), and your case would likely require handling by both my orthodontist and myself putting our heads together, along with you and your history and your thoughts, to determine what might be the best methods to provide the best result for you. If you cannot come down, I might be able to provide you with some names of dentists who might be able to help you in your area. I don't know all dentists, but I do know some. Sorry I couldn't help more. dd
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Expertise
I am a Family, Implant and Cosmetic dentist. I will answer questions on any aspect of dentistry and matters relating to the smile, gums, jaws and lower face. Member American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Broward County Dental Association, and Atlantic Coast District Dental Association. I have served as District Council Member of Alpha Omega, as well as serving for one term as its President. I am also a member of The Vedder Honors Society, Broward Dental Research Clinic, and Mount Sinai Hospital Guild. I have served as a Volunteer for Project Dental Health and The Tri-County Dental Health Council.
Experience
Having attained over 30 years of clinical experience in private practice in Michigan, in 2001 I was re-certified by taking and passing the Florida State Dental Board Examination. After moving to Florida, I spent nearly 10 years re-honing my skills while working as an Associate Dentist for several large dental groups. In September, 2004, I was appointed Adjunct Clinical Professor at Nova University's College of Dental Medicine. I am certified in placement of Mini Dental Implants, and I am Director of The Florida Implant Center (floridaimplantcenter.com). On March 1, 2010, at the age of 62, I began all over again by buying a dental practice near my home in the Fort Lauderdale area. As sole owner and Chief Dental Officer of the new Nob Hill Dental Center (nobhilldentalcenter.com), I can now carefully provide dental care to patients who care, all within a caring, joyful environment. Over my career lifetime, I have provided thousands of diagnoses, fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, periodontal treatments, TMJ therapies, partials, dentures and extractions, and dozens of implants for my patients. The only aspect of dentistry with which I have very little experience is orthodontics.
Organizations
American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Broward County Dental Association, Atlantic Coast District Dental Society, Vedder Honors Society, Broward Dental Research Clinic, Alpha Omega Alumni Association, and American Association of Dental Implantologists. Formerly, American Academy of General Dentistry, Michigan Dental Association, Macomb Dental Society, Detroit District Dental Society, Tri-County Dental Health Council (a charitable dental care organization)
Publications
"How To Save Money At The Dentist" Going to press soon.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Psychology from Wayne State University
Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of Detroit College of Dentistry
Adjunct Clinical Professor, Special Needs Department, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Awards and Honors
Membership in The Vedder Honors Society
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