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Creating a new smile is easy when you work with a dentist who understands bioesthetic dentistry. Dr. Mike Morris is that dentist and will make sure that your chewing system is in working order before proceeding with any type of dental work. Whether you are having a minor procedure such as a dental crown or going for something like dental implants and a complete smile makeover: it is essential that you consult with a bioesthetic dentist. Why Bioesthetic Dentistry Matters If you follow the Chittenden Dental blog you will recall that your chewing system is vital when it comes to the health of your entire body, way beyond your teeth and gums. For instance, if your temporomandibular joints are not working as they are supposed to it will affect the way your airway (breathing space). The same can be said about a cross bite,

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Although Chittenden Dental gently reminds you every year how important it is to watch what you eat because of teeth and gums, sometimes it’s easy to forget. According to Dr. Morris you really are what you eat: What you consume all year round is imperative, but even more so during the holiday season. Human tendency is to over-indulge thinking it’s, “Okay just this once,” too much sugar and starchy foods send more people to the dentist’s chair than you know. It can also lead to chronic high blood sugar, diabetes, high cholesterol and other systemic diseases. While it may be impossible to avoid all of the goodies, eating a well-balanced diet with the occasional treat is okay as long as you don’t over indulge. The old saying, “everything in moderation” couldn’t be truer at the holiday table! Not so Good Holiday Foods for Teeth Candy,

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If your smile isn’t what it used to be: schedule an appointment with a well trained cosmetic dentist. A knowledgeable cosmetic dentist who examines your teeth, gums and your entire chewing system will give you your grin back! In addition, a bioesthetic dentist in Burlington will make sure you don’t have to deal with problems that you may have been dealing with for years. These issues can include clenching and/or grinding, snoring, TMJ pain or tension, headaches, neck or upper back/shoulder pain and more. A Bioesthetic Cosmetic Dentist If you follow the Chittenden Dental Blog you will know how important your chewing system, in addition to your teeth and gums, is to your overall health. Without a balanced system your teeth, gums, spine and joints will pay the price. Dr. Mike Morris explains that bioesthetic dentistry is the best thing regardless of what your

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It’s Wellness Wednesday and that means it’s time to take note of your overall and oral health. In today’s Wellness Wednesday, Dr. Mike Morris from Chittenden Dental talks about myofunctional therapy. What is Myofunctional Therapy? Your bioesthetic dentist in Burlington explains that myofunctional therapy is an exercise based therapy for your chewing system. In other words, myofunctional therapy is a healthcare approach with goals to exercise your face, tongue, mouth and airway by a specially designed exercise program to allow for normal and health functions including swallowing, chewing, speaking and proper breathing. Myofunctional therapy is a safe and effective approach that uses neuromuscular re-education. So just like physical therapy for your other bodily muscles and systems, myofunctional therapy re-educates your chewing system for proper and normal function. These exercises teach your muscles, nerves, and brain how to function properly and in coordination with one another.

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