Rapid City Cosmetic Dentistry

Rapid City Neuromuscular Dentistry – TMJ

jen — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:22:53 +0000

TMJ / TMD is a chronic degenerative disease that often takes years to develop. TMJ affects millions of people. People who suffer from TMJ have an imbalance in the jaw-to-skull relationship, which is caused by a bad bite (malocclusion). This condition can be painful causing neck and shoulder pain, clicking or popping in the jaw, headaches or ringing in the ears.

Neuromuscular Dentists such as Dr. Loftus, can realign your bite and relieve your TMJ / TMD symptoms. Dr. Loftus will place your jaw into its optimal position relieving the symptoms associated with TMJ. Traditional dentistry evaluates primarily the teeth, bones, and gums. Neuromuscular dentistry works with the hard tissues and the soft tissues, muscles and nerves.

Advanced technologies such as computerized jaw tracking instruments to record movement, electromyography to measure jaws muscle function, Sonography to record abnormal joint sounds and traditional x-rays. The compination of this state-of-the-art technology allows Dr. Loftus to make a solid diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.

If you think you have TMJ, contact Dr. Loftus today to discuss your treatment plan.

Dental Implants Rapid City

jen — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:47:17 +0000

When replacing missing teeth, someone wanting the most natural feel and look might consider dental implants. Surgically placed below the gums over a series of appointments, implants fuse to the jawbone and serve as a base for individual replacement teeth, bridges or a denture. Dental implants fuse to your jaw bone offering additional stability and more like your other teeth.

Dental Implants have many advantages including; easier eating, improved appearance, improved oral health, durability and more. A visit to Amazing Smiles Dentistry for a consultation with Dr. Loftus will be needed to see if you are a candidate for dental implants. In general, those with healthy gums and adequate bone to support the implant can consider dental implants as a solution to their missing tooth.

There are many things to discuss during your consultation with Dr. Loftus on dental implants. After the decision is made that dental implants are right for you, a treatment plan will be created based on your personal needs. Do you need multiple teeth replaced? Does the location of your missing tooth require additional procedures to make the implant work for you? All of these things will be a part of your dental implant plan. Contact Dr. Loftus today if you would like to discuss if dental implants are right for you,

Porcelain Veneers in South Dakota

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:18:03 +0000

One way of restoring teeth to their natural beauty in Rapid City is through providing veneers. Porcelain dental veneers are a great way to correct stained, chipped, or crooked teeth.

By placing glass-like ceramic porcelain on the surface of teeth, Dr. Loftus can provide patients with bright, straight, and natural looking smiles. Specifically, veneers are custom designed shells of tooth-like ceramic material that, when applied over the surface of a tooth, can cover worn tooth enamel, uneven tooth alignment or spacing and chips or cracks.

For those looking to restore their teeth to a shining and brilliant smile porcelain veneers might be the procedure for you. Contact Rapid City Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Jeff Loftus today to set up a consultation!