Chittenden Dental Services
Dental Orthotic (MAGO) Therapy
Solutions for Bite Dysfunction at Chittenden Dental (Burlington VT Dentist)
What is Dental Orthotic Therapy?
MAGO is an acronym.
- Maxillary (upper jaw)
- Anterior (front teeth)
- Guided (to guide)
- Orthotic (orthpedic stabilizing appliance)
The MAGO is a dental orthotic, custom designed to allow your jaw joints to function in the optimal way: providing orthopedic stability for your head and neck, through your teeth.
MAGO treatment is a non-invasive therapeutic process used to facilitate a diagnosis of your entire chewing system.
For this therapy to be effective, your MAGO must be worn 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including when eating. A series of appointments are involved to adjust the MAGO allowing the jaw joints to ‘go home’ and return to their physiologic position. Because each person is unique, the course of therapy can be 3 months or more.
After you are diagnosed with a MAGO we can help offer you stable, long term and definitive treatment that can improve your health and esthetics.
Mago is not a disease it is a therapy
MAGO Therapy and Invisalign Patient Testimonial for Chittenden Dental (Burlington VT Dentist)
MAGO therapy is both treatment and diagnosis
Once the jaw joint has been stabilized, a final diagnosis and treatment options can be discussed. Close monitoring during therapy is essential to the success of achieving orthopedic stability for your head and neck, through your teeth and into your jaw joints. MAGO wear is not intended for unsupervised long term 24-hour wear. If definitive treatment is not possible for you at this time, the MAGO can be used part time during sleep to protect your chewing system.
Care of your MAGO:
You will be given an appliance brush for cleaning your orthotic. Do not touch your teeth together when cleaning your MAGO or while brushing your teeth. You may choose to do a weekly soak in a denture cleaner to keep it fresh and stain free. We will also clean it for you when you come in for your adjustments. Please avoid any non-dental cleaners and do not put into the dishwasher. You will be given a case for storage when not wearing it.
Chittenden Dental
Our Dental Services
Our team at Chittenden Dental offers comprehensive dental care in Burlington. Dr. Mike Morris uses his extensive training and experience to maintain your overall dental health. This goes beyond focusing on one tooth and fixing one problem. We listen carefully to all your dental concerns, and together we’ll develop a treatment plan that fits your needs. We’ll explain all your treatment options so you can choose the right option for your dental care.
Comprehensive Care
Our team at Chittenden Dental offers true comprehensive and wholistic dental care in Burlington, VT. Dr. Mike Morris unites with patients to promote minimal treatment throughout life. Using his extensive training and skills, Dr. Mike Morris can improve your overall health.
Tmj Disorders And Pain Management
TMJ Disorders and Pain Management Do you have chronic pain in your jaw? Is it uncomfortable to chew or talk? Jaw pain usually starts in the temporomandibular joints located below each ear. Dr. Mike Morris doesn’t just treat teeth and gum issues. We can help diagnose and treat TMJ disorders.
Cosmetic Treatment
Chittenden Dental provides restorative and cosmetic dentistry in Burlington. We’re dedicated to enhancing your beautiful smile. Cosmetic dentistry can restore your confidence in your smile.
Dental Sleep Medicine
Do you have trouble sleeping at night because you have disrupted breathing when you sleep? If you snore loudly, wake up gasping, or feel like you can’t breathe in the night, you may have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Mago Therapy
The MAGO is a plastic orthotic, custom designed to allow your jaw joint to function in its proper position while protecting your teeth and providing relaxation to muscles of the face and neck.
Invisalign®
Invisalign® is a clear plastic tooth aligner and straighter system that has been around for decades. It is clearly the number one choice when it comes to crooked and tilted teeth. As a licensed provider, Chittenden Dental offers Invisalign® for teens and adults.
Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional Therapy is Physical Therapy that focuses on the muscles of the mouth, face, and throat. By strengthening weak muscles, learning proper function and making behavior modifications, improvements can be made to breathing, speaking, chewing and swallowing.
Teeth Cleaning
At Chittenden Dental, we believe that a healthy smile begins with preventive care. Our comprehensive teeth cleaning services are designed to keep your teeth and gums in top condition, ensuring a lifetime of optimal oral health.
Laser Dentistry
At Chittenden Dental in Burlington, VT, Dr. Mike Morris and his experienced team are proud to offer cutting-edge laser dentistry to improve your dental care. With our advanced laser technology, we provide a comfortable, minimally invasive alternative to traditional dental treatments.
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