Occlusion and Joint Disorders (TMJ Disorders) Do you wake up every morning with muscle pain or stiffness in your jaw, neck, head or even shoulders? Have pain when you hear your jaw joint clicking, popping or grating when opening or closing your mouth? Are you have pain in you ear or feeling pressure inside it? Do you have limited movement of the jaw? If yes, you are having one of the most frequent symptoms of people suffering from temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders; Occlusion and Joint Disorders (TMJDs). What is Occlusion and Joint Disorders? TMJDs are a set of clinical conditions characterized by limitation in jaw movement and pain in the jaw joint and surrounding tissues. The cause of Occlusion and Joint Disorders problems in general start from an injury, but for many people, symptoms seem to start without obvious reason. Sometimes discomfort can be occasional will go away with little or no treatment. Even if symptoms persist, most patients still do not need aggressive Types of treatment  for (TMJ Disorders) TMJ pain is usually described as a dull ache in the temporomandibular joint and surrounding areas, such as the ears, neck and shoulders. Some people may have no pain, but still experience jaw functionality difficulties. Other symptoms of TMD include the following: Pain or soreness in the jaw that is more prevalent in the morning or late afternoon. Clicking or popping when opening or closing the mouth. Swelling on the side of the face. Sensitive teeth in the absence of dental problems. An earache in the absence of an infection. Difficulty opening and closing the mouth and/or chewing. Upper and lower teeth that do not align properly (malocclusion). Stiffness or “locked” feeling in the jaw when talking, yawning or eating. Jaw pain when chewing, biting or yawning. Recent changes to the bite. Frequently waking up with headaches or experiencing frequent tension headaches. Your particular TMJ treatment should be determined through consultation with a dental professional highly experienced in temporomandibular joint problems. In most cases the treatment would be wearing a (night guard) which is a custom made occlusal splint that covers the lower teeth and the patient should wear it 10 hours a day for two months, if this didn’t work surgery will be the final treatment.   European Dental Center; best dental clinic in Jordan provide this information about Occlusion and Joint Disorders.

Wisdom Teeth; are the last teeth to erupt and are located at the very back of the mouth. People call them like this because they usually appear between the ages of 17 and 21, when we are supposed to have gained some ‘wisdom’. Why do dentists remove wisdom teeth? Not all jaws are big enough to have a place for these molars to erupt normally. What happens is that the tooth becomes blocked under the gum and becomes stuck or impacted. An impacted wisdom tooth has the possibility of crowding other teeth or creating painful. and often infected, flaps in the gum. Due also to their very back position in the mouth. erupted wisdom teeth are sometimes very difficult to clean. developing decay and gum disease. What Can Happen If I Don’t Remove My Wisdom Teeth? Aside from the cosmetic repercussions mentioned before, overcrowding can prevent the wisdom tooth from having enough room to erupt, thus becoming impacted. An impacted tooth can be very painful and can lead to very serious infection. We recommend that patients remove their wisdom teeth by the time they are young adults to prevent future problems and allow for proper healing. What If I Am Not Experiencing These Problems? Many patients often ask us why we need to remove our wisdom tooth if it hasn’t erupted yet and isn’t causing any pain. In fact. what you have to know is that the roots of the wisdom tooth will continue to grow. making the extraction more difficult and increasing the potential for complication such as late bone healing . The Surgery Our clinic performs wisdom tooth extractions under local anesthesia, or in a hospital under general anesthesia. After surgery it is common to experience a little bit of swelling and discomfort. But really don’t worry about the pain. since we will give you the best combination of medicines in order to make this procedure almost painless.   European Dental Center; best dental clinic in Jordan provide this information about Wisdom Teeth.

Dental Services for Children Mom and Dad, start early As soon as your baby is born, gently clean your baby’s gums after each feedings with a soft, damp washcloth. Make this a part of your routine and help your little ones build a lifetime of good oral habits. Dental Services for Children Take your child to the dentist as soon as you welcome your baby’s first milk tooth or by his or her first birthday. This way, your child’s dentist gets a better chance of preventing any dental problems. Morning appointments are best for your child’s first visit. Coming from a good night’s sleep, your child is more rested and much more cooperative in the morning. Also, morning appointments will not pose conflicts on your child’s mealtimes or naps.   Dental Services for Infants At an infant’s first oral exam (strongly recommended for 6-12 month olds), Dr.Iman Nazzal the pediatric dental specialists in  European Dental Center will: Evaluate your infant’s oral health. Provide education about cleaning baby teeth & gums. Discuss the effects of bottle feeding, nursing, & baby food on your infant’s teeth. Discuss growth & development of a healthy mouth.   Dental Services for Children & Adolescents Our services include: Comprehensive oral evaluation. Assessment of risk of tooth decay. Teeth cleaning. Fluoride treatments and teeth mousse. Sealants. Tooth-colored fillings and stainless steel crowns. Space maintainers (to save space for adult teeth). mouth guards for athletes . The European dental center uses the latest technology to detect and diagnose caries that cannot be seen clinically or even in the x-ray by using the carioscan device from the German company Orange Dental. this device helps to detect dental caries in a very early stage and that will help to either prevent the disease or to treat it and stop the progression in a very early stage in order to maintain a good oral and dental health. Parents should be asking for sealants and not taking no for an answer. Today, it is possible to raise a child without tooth decay. But to achieve this, parents must provide effective oral care and health practices from infancy. Dental sealants Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings that are painted on the chewing surfaces of one or more teeth to avoid dental caries. They are more commonly applied to the back teeth; the molars and premolars where decay occurs most often. Sealants work best if applied soon after these molars emerge, that means children between 5 and 15 years old would benefit most from sealants. These are usually applied twice – at age 6, when the first molars come in, and when the second molars erupt, around age 12. Single application of dental sealants has been found to be about 80-90% effective after one year and about 55-85% effective after 8-10 years, with only a small percentage becoming decayed. As long as the sealant remains intact, the tooth surface will be protected from cavities. Sealants normally hold up well may last several years before a reapplication is needed. Your dentist will check the condition of your child’s sealants and reapply them when necessary during regular appointments. Brushing and flossing alone cannot always get into all the pits in the teeth and the hard-to-reach areas in the mouth. Dental sealants act as a perfect barrier to prevent your kids from painful cavities. Give us a call if you think you need sealants for your kids. We’ll be happy to help them have a lifetime of healthy and cavity-free smile!   Tooth MOUSSE Tooth Mousse will be beneficial for patients of all ages. The calcium and phosphate will help to replace lost minerals from the tooth surface so regular application will aid the strengthening of teeth and protect them from potential dental decay and erosion. Tooth Mousse Plus is recommended for patients age above 6 as it contains a similar level of fluoride found in adult-strength toothpastes. For children under 6 years of age, fluoride-free Tooth Mousse will be a better alternative. Both Tooth Mousse and Tooth Mousse Plus should not be used by anyone with milk protein allergies or sensitivity to benzoate preservatives.   Fluoride Fluoride is said to protect the teeth in two ways: Protection from demineralization – when bacteria in the mouth combine with sugars they produce acid. This acid can erode tooth enamel and damage our teeth. Fluoride can protect teeth from demineralization that is caused by the acid. Remineralization – if there is already some damage to teeth caused by acid, fluoride accumulates in the demineralized areas and begins strengthening the enamel, a process called remineralization. Fluoride is extremely useful in preventing cavities and making teeth stronger.   SSCs have been used extensively to restore damaged milk teeth. This is because: Since the SSC are preformed crowns, they resemble the crown of the tooth, and so when placed on the tooth, they can perform the same functions that a tooth can. When the time comes for the milk tooth to fall off to give way for the permanent tooth, the SSC falls off easily without causing any damage to the gums; and the life expectancy of these crowns is better than any other material used and may never have to be replaced until the tooth falls out. The tooth has been severely damaged due to dental caries and may or may not have to undergo pulp treatment. When the crown of the tooth has been fractured or broken due to any reason; Some teeth are abnormal from birth or due to other diseases causing the need for a crown. Children who have a high rate of dental caries; and when no other restoration material can be used and SSCs become an obvious choice e.g. for children who are physically or mentally disabled. Baby teeth are important Baby teeth are important because they: Save and guard the area where the permanent tooth will erupt guide the permanent tooth into position help your child chew and speak. Encourage normal jawbone and facial

Deep Cleaning or Regular Cleaning? Many patients make their appointments for a “cleaning” and don’t know that there are different types of dental cleanings. There are 4 types of dental cleanings: Prophylaxis “regular cleaning”. “Gross debridement”. “Deep Cleaning” or Scaling and root planning. Periodontal maintenance. Deep Cleaning or Regular Cleaning? The dentist must determine the type of cleaning needed after conducting a complete dental examination that includes x-rays. It is important that the patient knows the indications for the type of cleaning recommended by the dentist. Prophylaxis: Dental prophylaxis includes scaling and polishing procedures to remove coronal plaque, calculus and stains. Some patients may require more than one appointment or one extended appointment to complete a prophylaxis. Prophylaxis is done every 6 months. Full mouth debridement: It’s a type of cleaning performed to enable comprehensive periodontal evaluation and diagnosis. The removal of subgingival and/or supragingival plaque and calculus that obstructs the ability to perform an oral evaluation. This is a preliminary procedure and does not preclude the need for other procedures. A re-evaluation is necessary after a month to determine of the patient may need deep cleanings or just regular cleanings. “Deep Cleaning“ or periodontal scaling and root planning, per quadrant.  This procedure involves instrumentation of the crown and root surfaces of the teeth to remove plaque and calculus from these surfaces. Patients with periodontal disease (active bone loss) require cleaning, which is therapeutic rather than prophylactic. Periodontal maintenance procedures (following deep cleanings). This procedure is for patients who have completed periodontal treatment and includes removal of the bacterial flora form crevicular and pocket areas, scaling and polishing of the teeth, and a review of the patient’s plaque control efficiency. Periodontal maintenance procedures is recommended every 3-4 months. European Dental Center; best dental clinic in Jordan provide this information about Deep Cleaning or Regular Cleaning?.