Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (“TMJ”)
View PDF Dr. McBride’s training and teaching experience in Bioesthetics with Dr. Robert Lee allows for our clients who have tooth wear and jaw joint problems to obtain a treatment plan to develop their oral system as close to the Bioesthetic* ideal as possible.
Read MoreThe Real Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep
View PDF The greater danger is that undiagnosed, untreated sleep apnea places a great burden on your heart, your blood pressure, your brain and the rest of your nervous system.
Read MoreSnoring and Sleep Apnea – Big Breakthrough
View PDF Snoring may be an indication of obstructed breathing, called Sleep Apnea, and should not be taken lightly.
Read MoreOrientation Information Prior To Your TMJ Assessment Appointment
View PDF This article will introduce you to our approach in assessing and treating TMJ disorders. TMJ is an acronym for temporomandibular joint, which are hinge-like and connect the lower jaw (mandible) to the upper jaw (maxilla).
Read MoreOral Medicine, Dental Toxicology – An Introduction to Biological Dentistry
View PDF The following is information about Biological Dentistry – it is taken from the website of the IAOMT, an organization that I have belonged to for years. It explains the many facets of Biological Dentistry. More information and articles can be found on the IAOMT website, http://iaomt.org
Read MoreMELISA Testing Explained
View PDF The MELISA® test (Memory Lymphocyte Immuno Stimulation Assay) measures hypersensitivity to numerous metals, including mercury, by placing a series of metals into contact with the white blood cells of the person being tested and then monitoring the reaction.
Read MoreHolistic Pediatric Dentistry
View PDF At The Dental Wellness Center we believe that it is especially important to have a holistic approach with pediatric dental patients, as their experiences within the dental office will shape their attitude towards future dental health.
Read MoreSDF – Conservative Treatment Option for Both Kids and Adults
View PDF With all the wonderful new technology that allows for better and longer lasting teeth repairs, the main cause of the need for their repair is tooth decay which still remains rampant, in spite of more preventive awareness than ever before.
Read MoreDr. McBride Explains Cosmetics and Bioesthetics
View PDF The purpose of this article is to have the reader learn about the single factor most commonly overlooked by many dentists when applying these cosmetic technologies to their patients. It is a fact that the teeth are only one component of an extremely unique and integrated system, and are always in relation to …
Read MoreDr. McBride Discusses Occlusion
View PDF There is one element of oral health that is most often overlooked by dentists which is the subject of “occlusion” – that is, the way the teeth meet in relation to the jaw joints (“TMJs”).
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