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Will getting Botox or Therapeutic Injectables for TMJ Pain change my smile?

The short answer is, no. You are not alone in thinking this as this is the number one question asked during Botox Consultations. Here’s how this works. The muscles that allow you to clench and grind, which contribute to most people’s TMJ pain, are not the same muscles that allow you smile. The two large muscles in your face, the masseter and temporalis, allow you to close your mouth.

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Why can’t I take all my Invisalign aligners home?

We often get the question, I already paid for my aligners, why can’t I have all my aligners at once? This makes sense in theory however the missing link is this: your Invisalign treatment is more than a stack of plastic aligner trays. You are paying for your dentist’s training, experience, and expertise in moving your teeth using these aligners.

General Dentistry

Toothache During Coronavirus But Nothing Is Open

You might be wondering what to do. What you don’t want to do is go to the ER. They are overflowing with people who need urgent care and your ER doctor is not going to know what to do with you and your toothache. Although all dental offices were instructed to close during this COVID-19 pandemic until April 7, 2020, we are healthcare professionals that are available to you for emergencies. Dental offices are closed for elective and non-urgent care.

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SAFETY UPDATE: REGARDING COVID-19

The office will be following the CDC’s recommendations as we learn more about the virus. We plan to preemptively close our practice for two weeks for those seeking elective and non-urgent care. We will keep you updated if this time frame will be extended beyond two weeks.

Cosmetic Services

Is Invisalign for Me?

I’ve been asked multiple times whether a patient is a good candidate for clear aligners. At my practice we use Invisalign to provide clear aligners that will move teeth like braces would. Now, Invisalign’s technology is capable of doing more complex movements than ten years ago. More than 80% of my patients can use Invisalign over traditional metal braces.

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Why Does It Hurt When I Bite Down After a Filling?

After a filling you might notice that your bite feels differently than it did before your dental appointment. Your dentist will check your bite at the end of your procedure but most of the time you are numb and can’t tell what feels “normal”. Once the numbness wears off, you might notice a change in your bite.

Crowns

Same Day Crowns with CEREC

Let’s face it, very few of us have perfect teeth, free of decay and fillings. You can probably see a filling or two in your own mouth, which do just that — “fill” a cavity, or hole, in your tooth left from the excavation of decayed tooth structure. In many cases, those fillings are made of metal material and can go bad, weaken the tooth, or get additional decay under or around it.

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Advanced Technology

Dr. Morghem chooses carefully which and when radiographs are taken. There are many guidelines that we follow. Radiographs allow us to see everything we cannot see with our own eyes. Radiographs enable us to detect cavities in between your teeth, determine bone level, and analyze the health of your bone.

Cosmetic Services

Invisalign: Clear Braces

Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces. At Sunset Dentistry we like to focus on function. By putting your teeth in the proper position, we can improve your bite. This can prevent premature wear on your teeth, allowing you to keep them in great condition longer.

Sophya Morghem, DMD, MS

SAN FRANCISCO’S PREMIER COSMETIC DENTIST

Dr. Sophya Morghem is a general dentist with an emphasis on conservative cosmetic dentistry and Botox treatment for TMJ pain. She helps to bring out your true, authentic self by accentuating your natural smile.

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