Enamel Erosion

Enamel erosion refers to wear of tooth enamel.  Excessive wear of enamel can be caused by a number of reasons including soft drinks, dry mouth, acid reflux, medications, and malocclusion to name a few.  Acid reflux is something a dentist may pick up on because the lingual portion of the lower incisors will show wear.  This is the only reason for wear on the lower teeth on their lingual side.  Treatment of enamel wear may include medicine to combat acid relux, or a biteguard.  If you are concerned about excessive wear on your teeth please visit our website at the link below or give us a call.

-Dr. Cooper

859-266-2570

Cooper Family Dentistry

Cooper Family Dentistry is a dental office located in the Lansdowne Shopping Center on Tates Creek Rd. in Lexington, KY dedicated to helping you and your family achieve the best oral care.

TMJ Pain / Biteguard Therapy

TMJ pain is horrible for those who have it because it keeps you from enjoying eating and functioning as normal.  the TMJ(temporomandibular joint) is the joint that connects your lower jaw with your skull.  You can experience pain in your TMJ if you have hyper-extended it or overused it.  I have had patients tell me they wake up with pain or tenderness around their jaw joint or muscles in the area.  I have had gum chewers tell me symptoms that have i can link directly to overuse of their jaw.  TMJ can be a complicated issue with some if not total resolve.  Treatment in extreme cases may require surgery, but most of the time biteguard therapy and perhaps some muscle relaxers will do the trick.  If you feel you might have TMJ pain please check out our website for further information or give us a call.

-Dr. Cooper

859-309-6052

Cooper Family Dentistry

Cooper Family Dentistry is a dental office located in the Lansdowne Shopping Center on Tates Creek Rd. in Lexington, KY dedicated to helping you and your family achieve the best oral care.