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London LVI Dentist - Dentist in London with a special interest in Cosmetic and Neuromuscular Dentistry

Appearance Dentistry:

Appearance dentistry (aesthetic and cosmetic) is a facet of dentistry that deals with enhancement, restoration and maintenance of optimal dental health specifically designed for you. It is based on a artistic creation in a framework of sound scientific principles, utilising the most advanced techniques and materials to give natural looking results that greatly enhance your confidence and life.

Stained or discoloured teeth? Whitening or veneers etc...
Excessive display of gums? Painless radio-surgical techniques, orthopaedics etc...
Missing teeth? Lifelike non invasive fixed replacements etc...
Excessive wear or facial aging? Non-surgical face lifts, natural tooth relining etc...
Don't like black metal fillings? Adhesive tooth coloured alternatives giving excellent wear characteristics etc...
Our goal is to give you your options and support you whatever your decision.

So, what's neuromuscular dentistry? Allow me to tell you a story. For years I felt that my jaws were too close to one another, that my chin was too close to my nose; that I was “overclosed” – despite having all my own teeth.

I had worn “flats” on my teeth – “ageing” I was told. I'd broken teeth and fillings – “heavy bite”, my shoulders always ached – “job related” and I frequently had migraine type headaches – “stress”. I saw several doctors, dentists and orthodontists, “nothing wrong with you” I heard and yet I knew something was amiss. It wasn't until I met Dr. James Carlson in America who altered the way I saw the mouth as part of the body, that I found the answer.

The upper jaw is part of the skull; the lower jaw hangs loose in a cradle of muscles with a joint at the top. When the muscles are at rest (not loose, but with “tone”) all is well and when bite coincides with closure from this “comfortable” position all is well. If not strains are set up in the muscles – try this: Sit up straight, let your jaw hang loose, relax. Now allow it to float up, don't close, just let it “float” up. Where do your teeth touch first? Now squeeze them together, feel it?

-So what? Well it depends on the individual. We can all accommodate to some changes in life, but some can adapt better and to more than others.

Do you get headaches, jaw joint noise or pain, ear congestion, limited opening, broken teeth or fillings, worn edges on teeth, neck or shoulder pain?

You may benefit from advances in this area. Neuromuscular dentistry is in harmony with the body, rather like correcting the wheel alignment on your car.

-So what happened to me? My bite was restored using neuromuscular principles, my shoulder aches have diminished, my face looks younger, there is space to reline the tops of my teeth so they look original and I show more of my front teeth when I smile. Now if only it worked on my hair!
Dr Stephen J. Bray, BDS, DDS

9 Compton Drive,
Lower Parkstone,
Poole,
Dorset,
BH14 8PW.
UK

Tel: (01202) 737726
Fax: (01202) 747095