Occlusion Analysis
Island Tower Dentistry
BITE—“OCCLUSAL”—ANALYSIS at your Marco Island Dentist
An important component of dental health is the alignment of your teeth and the manner in which the upper and lower teeth come together when you bite. Referred to on the professional level as “occlusion,” the manner in which you bite can impact your overall oral health because of the massive force generated by the jaw and its muscles. If this force is not spread out and evenly distributed, it can cause serious and possibly irreversible damage to teeth, gums, jaw muscles, and bone structure. The negative consequences of a bad bite are potentially so severe that Dr. Jonathan Van Dyke, Dr. Ryan Whelen, and Island Tower Dentistry offer bite analysis as one of their services as part of their Marco Island, Florida dental care practice.
Bad Bite—Occlusal Disease
- Wear on the biting surface of the teeth, often noticed when the front teeth start looking smaller than the back teeth.
- Loose teeth
- Teeth sensitivity, especially in reaction to thermal changes.
- Tooth soreness when biting.
- Teeth breakage or cracking.
- Sore jaw muscles.
- Facial pain or headaches.
- Popping or clicking sounds from the jaw joints during eating or other jaw movement, sometimes accompanied by pain.
- Receding gums
- Notches in the teeth at or below the gum line.
Your Bite Analysis In Marco Island
Your Marco Island dentist visit includes a visual inspection of occlusion as part of a regular checkup. But if you are experiencing any of the above mentioned symptoms, or just want peace of mind with regard to the condition of your bite, Dr. Van Dyke, Dr. Whelen, and their team also offer the latest in digital occlusal analysis. With high-tech pressure mapping, force measurement, and tactile sensors, Island Tower Dentistry utilizes T-Scan™ to reveal the level and timing of force on each individual tooth, as well as the occlusal stability of the overall bite. T-Scan™ provides baseline occlusion data on new patients that can be monitored for any future changes, and can help easily diagnose bad bite issues that may be affecting existing Naples, Florida-area dental patients.
Correcting Bad Bite
Depending upon the severity of the occlusal disease, Dr. Van Dyke and Dr. Whelen may be able to correct the bad bite in-office at his Marco Island dentistry practice. Crowns and veneers can be used to correct many bad bite cases, which, along with restoring occlusion, can also provide dental patients with a brighter, more youthful-looking smile. Depending upon the severity, malocclusion-based crown and veneer work can usually be completed within a month. More severe bad bite cases may require orthodontics, which can take several years to complete and may also call for crowns and veneers upon completion in order to restore enamel.
Contact Island Tower Dentistry
Dr. Van Dyke, Dr. Whelen, and their highly qualified team of dental hygienists, dental assistants, and Marco Island office support staff stand ready to check the condition of your bite and assist you with all of your dental needs. To contact Island Tower Dentistry about any dental concern, or to schedule a routine checkup, call for an appointment today at 239-394-1004. Our office is conveniently located at 606 Bald Eagle Drive, Suite 200, Marco Island, Florida 34145.
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I was in Marco island on vacation and I was having pain. The doctor saw me asap. They treated me so kindly and professionally. I recommend them 100%
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I had my scheduled teeth cleaning today November 2nd With Cody the hygienist who Was fabulous. Also I was examined by doctor Van Dyke who noted a few things for us to watch. The whole staff is very efficient and pleasant to deal it. Thank you island tower dentistry!
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So Gentle and Informative.
Cody is the best! So gentle and informative. Encouraging of good practices. Keeps track of progress and works to keep my teeth in great shape!
Much Appreciated
Thank you to Dr Jonathan Van Dyke and Sophia for seeing me w my tooth sensitivity issue. Thanks to Angela for getting me an appointment w in 1 day of calling. Great staff and customer service. Much appreciated.
Delightful and Efficient
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5-Stars!
5-Star!! I am so glad I found this Dentist office. As a first time patient I was looking for straight forward honest advice. That is exactly what I found, and Lorraine my hygienist did a great job. I look forward to working with Island Dentistry again in the future.
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Dr. Van Dyke was Amazing
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Always a Good Experience
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He Really Cares
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Extra Time and Effort
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Very Professional Teamwork!
Very professional teamwork! Dr. Van Dyke is an absolutely pleasant, delicate and very gentlemanly person who aspires to meet customer requirements. Leaves a good impression. The only issue is dental cosmetics. But with my request everything was done excellently! Thank you. It is impressive!
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First time going to this dentist and him and the staff were very friendly and he was thorough.
Everyone is Caring
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Can’t Say Enough Good Things
I had a great experience, Gloria is the best hygienist ever. Professional, personable, efficient, and very thorough. I can’t say enough good things about Gloria, Dr. Van Dyke and the rest of the staff.
Really Care About Patients
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Honest Dentist
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