Dental Occlusion TMJ

Contrary to current "occlusal theory", Dr. White describes, and feels that he proves, new concepts. The maxillary arch has it's own radius of curvature unique from the mandibular Curve of Spee. Dr. White hopes this video will guide more research to improve occlusal treatment. When a patient claims that their bite is off, now the dentist can appropriately respond with these concepts. http://www.cranburydental.com

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Science & Technology

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• occlusion
• tmj
• jaw popping
• jaw clicking
• bruxism
• tooth grinding
• Curve of spee
• nightguard

[hcuotdopibackwards]

Awesome video showing how my teeth really fall together. Why did it take so long for this to come out? I wish my dentist had discovered this! Thsnk you Dr. White.

[CranburyDental]

@hcuotdopibackwards And even though it is now out, I would anticipate years to pass before being accepted into our dental community. Dr. White

[frankdeb1]

Finally an answer! I had a filling placed and it was sensitive. My dentist was not helpful. I showed him your theory- problem solved. Thank you Dr. White!

Loved the gum chewing. Never knew I had different bites throughout the day.

[CranburyDental]

@frankdeb1 And with me as well. Recently I experienced a tooth being high after it was placed. Although it felt fine when it was finished, the next day I noticed it felt different. It was placed in what the profession calls "hyperocclusion". Thanks for your comment, Dr. White

[kyarson]

Dr. White you are famous. I know for a fact this guy is a great dentist and he really cares about teeth and his patients.

[CranburyDental]

@kyarson I do try my best, and even that sometimes is not enough. Thank you for your comments. Dr. White

[JaredIsrael]

What you say seems eminently sensible. Wouldn't it follow that if one had many fillings (as I did as a child in the 1950s -- many, many more fillings than I had teeth), that these fillings, functioning, effectively, as bite adjustments, but bite adjustments based on a wrong theory, a wrong model of how the jaw works, so in fact maladjustments -- that this could produce TMJ dysfunction?

[CranburyDental]

@123kayto Thank you. Some wonder how I came upon these theories. I learned the concepts by listening to some very observant patients. Their comments made me question our current ideas of occlusion. Dennis

[CranburyDental]

@tripletracker . Thanks triple. Also, I meant to point out that the two separate TM joints may not be in exact unison, while varying in different states. This situation could cause a slight left to right jaw movement.

[tripletracker]

Dr. White is definitely on to something with his concept about how occlusion changes throughout the course of the day. This would certainly explain why dentists have had such a hard time making perfect adjustments to the height of fillings, etc., after they've finished working on your teeth.

I hope the Dental Profession is paying attention to this groundbreaking theory. Amazing!

[123kayto]

very informative cover s occlusion concepts i never thought about it's nice to hear a refreshing concept good job dr white ktc