Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are present when there is dysfunction or pain involving the TMJ (temporomandibular joint). The TMJ is located just anterior to the ears and is the hinge joint that connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the temporal bone of the skull. The TMJ is used many times a day for everyday activities including chewing, talking, and yawning. ________________________________________ What Causes TMD? TMD can arise from many causes, often at the same time: • Genetics • Jaw injury • Arthritis (osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis) • Dislocation or malposition of the joint disc • Habitual clenching and grinding (bruxism) • Chewing on one side • Muscle tension due to stress • Malocclusion (bad bite) • Impacted third molars (wisdom teeth) • Bad dental restorations (high spots in fillings and crowns) • Sleep breathing disorders (obstructive sleep apnea, often called OSA) Signs & Symptoms of TMJ Disorders The symptoms of TMD can vary considerably from person to person but may include many of the following: • Pain or soreness in the jaw • Clicking, popping, or grinding noises in the joint • Difficulty or pain experienced when opening or closing the mouth or chewing • Lockjaw (inability or difficulty to open or close the mouth) • Ear-related symptoms: pain, tinnitus, hearing changes • Headaches, migraines • Neck, shoulder, or postural pain • Tooth or gum pain with no active decay • Midline shift or deep bite • Narrow dental arches (V shaped) • Habitual tongue thrusting • Numbness or tingling in the fingers or limbs • Apnea or other breathing issues ________________________________________ Diagnosis of TMD at Smile and Glow Dental Clinic At Smile and Glow Dental Clinic, we follow a neuromuscular dentistry protocol including: • Detailed medical history and clinical evaluation • Detailed intraoral examination, and extraoral-foundation examination • Detailed bite analysis through T-Scan (Digital occlusal analysis) • Radiographs: Full mouth x-ray (OPG), Lateral Cephalobram, TMJ views • Advanced imaging including Airway CBCT 3D volumetry, MRI, and whole body scan if required to rule out TMD contributors • Postural assessment • Sleep study (HST or PSG) • Functional tests using: o ULF-TENS (Ultra Low Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) o Jaw Tracker o MAT Scan What is TENS and How Can it Help TENS therapy is a major part of neuromuscular dentistry. It uses low-frequency electrical impulses to: • Relax muscles of the jaw and face • Block pain from reaching the brain • Increase levels of endorphins (natural pain-relievers) • Improve blood circulation reducing inflammation and tensions And then you'll record post muscle relaxation, and you'll have your natural jaw alignment to be able determine necessary treatment. ________________________________________ Advanced TMJ Disorder Treatment Options at Smile and Glow - Mogappair At Smile and Glow, both neuromuscular dentists and orthodontists take a holistic approach to treat TMJ-related pain. Treatment will include: • Removable splints (MORA - Mandibular Orthopedic Repositioning Appliance), • Orthotic therapy, • Occlusal corrections (braces, restorations), • Or, surgery if all else fails It is important to state that methods of treatment will be devised based on your jaw joint position, muscle function, and bite. ________________________________________ Team-Based Holistic Care for Long-Term Relief Managing TMD and other neuromuscular disorders will involve collaboration from: • Physiotherapists • ENT professionals • Sleep and breath professionals • Psychologists • Yoga/posture professionals Early diagnosis is critical. In general, we recommend evaluating every child by the age of seven. Anyone with chronic jaw, facial, neck, or body pain should be assessed immediately.

Experience Lasting Relief with Neuromuscular Dentistry Neuromuscular dentistry provides a holistic, comprehensive treatment for facial pain issues, TMJ disorders, and body postural issues. While conventional dentists will only look at your teeth and gums, neuromuscular dentists identify and restore all of the pieces that make up one system—the jaw joints (TMJ), muscles, teeth, and nerves work to get function back to the entire craniofacial system supporting natural chewing, breathing, and swallowing. How Does Neuromuscular Imbalance Impact the Body? A misaligned jaw, misaligned bite (malocclusion), and chronic stress can pull your jaw out of alignment. When this happens the entire skull will sit unevenly on the cervical spine. This will put strain on surrounding muscles, leading to muscle spasms and radiated pain through the neck, shoulders, back, hips and legs. Neuromuscular dental therapies are utilized to reposition the jaws to a more optimal position and correct the bite. This can help alleviate muscle effort and strain leading to better body posture. The Consequences of Chewing with the Same Side Favoring one side while chewing may lead to an asymmetrical bite and an oblique occlusal plane. While chewing, this produces pressure in the chewing muscles on that side while putting strain on larger postural muscles such as the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscle that link the jaw to the neck and vertebral spine. This can easily lead to poor postural habits, back pain, sciatica, and leg fatigue when viewed as patterns and causes over time. Common Signs and Symptoms of Neuromuscular Disorders Watch for the following symptoms: • Jaw pain or TMJ pain • Clicking or popping when you use your jaw • Inability to open mouth fully • Headaches or migraines • Ringing in the ears or tinnitus • Inability to hold your head or shoulders up • Numbness or tingling in your fingers • Back pain (in particular L4, L5) • Sciatica or leg pain • Generalized muscle stiffness Smile and Glow Diagnostic Process for Facial Pain Using a multi-specialty approach the Smile and Glow Team invokes a systematic diagnostic process to determine the limitations associated with TMJ or other neuromuscular disorders: • Thorough history, posture, and sleeping position assessment. • Full mouth and extra-oral clinical examination. • Imagery: OPG, Lateral Ceph, CBCT, TMJ open/close views, airway scans, MRI, whole-body scans. • Sleep analysis either through home sleep test or polysomnogram. • XSens (external ground surface maxillary skull trackers), ULF-TENS, jaw tracking, MAT Scan and T-Scan, our digital device for measuring bite force. Why We Use T-Scan T-Scan provides a digital map of your bite to evaluate occlusal imbalances that may be causing you pain or long-term dysfunction. The Role of TENS Therapy in Neuromuscular Dentistry Ultra Low-Frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (ULF-TENS) helps relax overworked jaw muscles and facilitates healing. TENS has been shown to: • Release muscle tightness. • Block pain signals from reaching the brain. • Increase endorphins, the body’s natural pain-relievers. • Increase blood flow to accelerate recovery. Once the muscle is relaxed we can take an accurate record of your true jaw position and build you a customized treatment plan. Neuromuscular Dentistry is effective for: • Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) • Cranio-Cervical-Mandibular Disorders (CCMD) Holistic Treatment Options at Smile and Glow After evaluation and diagnosis our neuromuscular orthodontist might recommend: • mandibular orthopedic repositioning appliance (MORA) • orthotic splints, TENS therapy, or myomonitor therapy (J5 Myomonitor) • Restorative or orthodontic correction for stable occlusion. And we will work with other specialists such as ENT, pulmonologists, physiotherapists, and psychologists, if necessary. Start Accessing Treatment Early Around age 7 would be optimal, but anyone who has had chronic signs and symptoms (jaw pain, facial tension, neck stiffness, or shoulder or back stiffness) should be evaluated at the first sign of any problems to avoid worsening of symptoms.

Restore Your Smile at Smile and Glow Dental Clinic Do you ever feel self-conscious about your front teeth because they are chipped, discoloured, or uneven? Perhaps you want to transform your smile for your wedding day? Dental veneers provide a long-lasting natural-looking solution for your smile. It does not matter if you have yellow stains, small cracks, uneven shape, or a combination of all three, dental veneers can completely restore the look of your teeth, allowing you to enjoy a beautiful smile once again. What Are Dental Veneers? Dental veneers are ultra-thin, custom-made shells (laminates) that are bonded to the front surface of your teeth. They are primarily designed for cosmetic corrections- covering teeth that are discoloured, chipped, worn, misaligned, or irregularly shaped.. Veneers can also be used to close small spaces between teeth, especially if traditional orthodontic treatment is not desired. Types of Veneers There are two types of veneers that are commonly used: • Porcelain Veneers (or porcelain laminates): porcelain veneers are well-known for their strength, durability, and natural look. • Composite Veneers: are a more cost-effective option made from tooth-coloured composite resin. Composite veneers take longer to place in-office than porcelain, but they give an acceptable result and may be stained over minor cracks over time. Veneers can be custom-made just for your smile or prefabricated (ready-made). If you choose custom veneers, the dentist will take several measurements to determine the dimensions of your teeth and then fabricate your veneers based on the aesthetics you want with your final smile. Custom dental veneers will usually give you the best results. Advantages of Dental Veneers • Whiten persistently stained or yellow teeth • Repair chips, cracks or worn teeth • Close small gaps between front teeth • Change the shape and size of teeth • correct minor misalignment for a fast result • Change the appearance of a gummy smile • Improve the overall look of your face and smiling confidence • Quick and durable cosmetic solution The veneer process is done at Smile and Glow Dental Clinic. The veneer process begins with a consultation appointment with an aesthetic dentist. They will discuss your smile goals, include photography, and take dental impressions, and finally they will create a preview with a wax mock-up of your teeth and goals. You will have an clear understanding of your new smile even before you start the treatment. In the procedure, a small piece of enamel will be taken away from the surface of the tooth (usually 0.3 to 1 mm) to make space for the veneer. The veneer will then be adhered to the tooth structure using dental cement. Caring for Your Veneers To help care for your veneers and keep your smile looking great at all times please follow: • Brush your teeth at least two times a day using a soft bristle toothbrush • Floss as advised to ensure you do not cause a plaque buildup • Avoid smoking and cut back on drinking foods or drinks that would stain your veneers • Go for your regular dental cleaning and checkups • Use a non-abrasive toothpaste (this will help prevent scratches to the surface of the veneer) Porcelain veneers are highly stain resistant. Composite veneers may discolor over time. This means that proper oral hygiene on a daily basis will contribute to great results in the long run. Hollywood Smile with Veneers Veneer technology is a favorite of Celebrities and commonly referred to as the “Hollywood Smile.” Other popular veneer options for an attractive smile include Lumineers, Componeers, Snap-On Smiles, and Instasmile. Each of these options has different uses to help advance your overall appearance. The dentists at Smile and Glow Dental Clinic will help you decide which option best suits your smile, lifestyle and budget. ____________________________________________________ Are you ready to take advantage of a smile you have always dreamed of having? Schedule your consultation with Smile and Glow Dental Clinic – Mogappair or Perambur and explore how dental veneers can help you have a bright, confident and natural looking smile.

Transform your confidence with a personalized smile makeover A smile is more than just an expression; it’s a way to convey warmth and connection. At Smile and Glow Dental Clinic, Mogappair, we offer smile designing in Chennai to create smiles that you can be proud of again. ________________________________________ What Is Smile Designing? Smile designing is a complex cosmetic dental procedure that improves the aesthetic of your smile! Smile designing creates a natural look that is beautiful and tailored to you! Smile designing starts with correcting the shape, size, color and position of your teeth to match the proportions of your face. Smile designing is used to close gaps between teeth, fixing chipped teeth or even reshaping your gums! If you cover your smile, avoid smiling due to crooked teeth, stains, gaps, or bad breath, a smile makeover in Chennai can change the way you feel about yourself and give you things back to enjoy yourself again. ________________________________________ Who Needs a Smile Makeover? You’re an excellent candidate if: • You feel bad about your smile • You suffer with chipped, worn, discolored, misshaped or misaligned teeth • You have uneven gums or a gummy smile • You want to achieve a more youthful and balanced look Treatment options include Smile designing At Smile and Glow Dental Clinic we offer customized smile design journey that may include any of the following: • Digital Smile Design (DSD) • Tooth-colored fillings and composite bonding • Porcelain veneers & laminates • Teeth whitening • Orthodontic treatment (Invisalign/braces) • Gum reshaping or crown lengthening • Inlays/Onlays for structural repair ___________________________________________________ How does Smile designing work? Smile Designing is a structured process: 1. Smile evaluation – Digital photographs and x-rays, facial proportion analysis 2. Mock-up smile design – You will get to see your teeth in a trial smile using wax or placement of tooth colored composite materials 3. Treatment planning – You will get to talk about what potential options you have based on your goals and face 4. Execution – Your new smile will be established with the completion of your individual treatment plan. With digital smile design in Mogappair, you will get to visualize your new smile even before you start! __________________________________________________ Why Smile and Glow for Smile Designing in Chennai? • 🦷 Highly qualified and experienced cosmetic dentists • 🦷 Customized and natural outcomes • 🦷 Advanced technology • 🦷 Ethical Consultations • 🦷 Hundreds of satisfied patients that you can trust ___________________________________________________ If you are searching for a cosmetic dentist in Chennai, or for best Smile Makeover near Mogappair, book a consultation with Smile and Glow Dental Clinic and take the first step towards your dream smile!

Restore decayed, cracked, or damaged teeth with durable and aesthetic ceramic inlays and onlays Are you searching for a conservative alternative to crowns? At Smile and Glow Dental Clinic, Mogappair, we offer tooth-colored inlays and tooth-colored onlays, which can help repair moderate localized tooth damage - all while preserving healthy tooth structure. Both inlays and onlays can be used to restore teeth that have more damage than a filling but less damage than would warrant a full crown. ________________________________________ What are Inlays and Onlays? Inlays are restorations that are used to fill cavities between the cusps of the tooth. Onlays are similar but extend over one or more cusps. Inlays and onlays function like partial crowns. Inlays and onlays are made of high-strength ceramic or composite resins. They are bonded to the tooth structure and seat well, providing longevity as well as aesthetic appeal. ________________________________________ When Are Inlays & Onlays Recommended? •Teeth with moderate tooth decay or fractures •Replacement for old fillings or fillings that are failing •Teeth that require reinforcement for weak teeth but are treating them less aggressively than a full crown •Patients that want to restore their teeth using aesthetic and strong dental restorations in Chennai ________________________________________ Benefits of Inlays & Onlays at Smile and Glow: • ✅ Conservatively invasive and preserves healthy tooth structure • ✅ Custom designed and fabricated for each patient with a perfect fit and aesthetic appearance • ✅ Superior durability and last longer when comparing conventional fillings • ✅ Stain resistant and biocompatible • ✅ Ideal when treating back teeth requiring strength and aesthetics • ✅ Blends in naturally with your other teeth using tooth-colored material. Why Choose our Team for Dental Inlays and Onlays in Chennai? • 🌟 Experienced cosmetic dentists in Mogappair • 🌟 Precision digital scanning and lab-generated work • 🌟 Affordable options for everyone with different dental needs • 🌟 Gentle treatment and continued follow-up care

Transform Your Smile at Smile and Glow Dental Clinic, Mogappair and Kolathur At Smile and Glow Dental Clinic in Mogappair, oral health and looking good go together. It's no secret that a smile can change a person's appearance and confidence level. A great smile can be the difference between success and failure. Our advanced solutions in cosmetic dentistry can correct and enhance the appearance of teeth, whether they are stained, chipped, misaligned, gapped, or uneven. You want to have confidence in your smile, and a cosmetic dentist helps you achieve those results. Our experienced team has delivered natural-looking long-lasting smile makeovers with an eye for aesthetic proportion and balance of the facial components for their personality. Using the latest technology and most up to date methods, we are here to help. Cosmetic Dentistry Services That We Provide: ✅ Tooth-Colored Fillings – Restore your tooth with a seamless dental filling that blends in with the natural teeth. ✅ Crown Lengthening / Gum Reshaping – Allowing for your dentist to create a balanced or gum-to-tooth ratio in order to achieve the desired effects, such as a symmetrical smile. ✅ Gingival Depigmentation Lightening dark or pigmented gums allows for a healthier and toned look.. ✅ Inlays and Onlays – Conservative restorations that will aesthetically restore decay or risk of future damage in an aesthetic way.. ✅ Gap Closure – Closure of spaces between your front teeth using safe aesthetics techniques. ✅ Tooth Jewellery – Add sparkling effects to your smile by attaching a gem or crystal onto your tooth that are aesthetically tasteful.. ✅ Smile Designing – A custom designed smile makeover for specific or indicated needs that may also enhance facial beauty. ✅ Digital Smile Designing (DSD) – You can visualize your new smile beforehand using precision digital planning. ✅ Dental Veneers – Ultra-thin shells that radically change the shape, size, and colour of your teeth in a single appointment. ✅ Professional Teeth Whitening – Whiten your smile by several shades safely and effectively. At Smile and Glow, our mission is to improve your smile but more importantly, give you a reason to smile more.

Replacing all teeth in one or two jaws with a fixed full mouth ceramic or zirconia bridge is a life-changing option for the patient who has lost all their teeth. Smile and Glow Dental Clinic, Mogappair & Perambur provide All-on-6 and All-on-8 dental implants in Chennai to restore the ability to smile, eat, and smile with facial support. Your dentist will determine how many implants to use (4, 6, or 8 - depending on chewing load and bone quality and quantity) to support a full arch of fixed ceramic teeth. All-on-4 implants are used to support light-weight full dentures, while All-on-6 or All-on-8 implant options are offered to provide stronger support for a full set of 12–14 fixed ceramic or zirconia teeth on a full arch in the jaw. ______________________________________ The Best Candidates for Full Mouth Fixed Teeth If you have all or most of your teeth missing in the upper jaw or lower jaw, you might be a candidate for full mouth dental implants if you: • Have multiple loose, or mobile, or decayed teeth • Have removable dentures that slip or hurt and you are frustrated with • Want a permanent fixed teeth solution • Have bones supporting the teeth that are reduced and still want fixed teeth without grafting Full Mouth Fixed Implant Teeth: The Benefits • Fixed full arch teeth that do not need to be removed • Natural appearance and feel, like natural teeth • Results are long-lasting and predictable • Faster healing and a shorter treatment time • No bone grafts in most cases • Without the risk of slipping and dislodging like dentures • Better chewing, speech, and smiles • Support facial structure without jawbone resorption • Easy to maintain daily, like natural teeth ________________________________________ The Procedure for All-on-6 or All-on-8 Dental Implants 1. Local anesthesia will be used for a painless procedure. Sedation options are available if desired. 2. Implants will be placed into the jawbone or directly into extraction sockets if teeth are present. 3. A digital impression will be taken to create a temporary dental bridge supported by implants. 4. A fixed temporary bridge will be delivered within 24-48 hours. 5. A permanent bridge of ceramic will be fixed over the implants after 3 months of healing and osseointegration. ________________________________________ If you are considering full mouth fixed teeth replacement in Chennai, call today to schedule your consultation with Smile and Glow Dental Clinic – Mogappair & Perambur. Let our experienced implantologists create your new confident smile with All-on-6 or All-on-8 dental implants for your jaw and lifestyle.

Immediate loaded implants (same day implants) are when an implant is placed directly into the socket immediately after extraction or into a space with an existing gap. The technique is best indicated to replace teeth in an aesthetic zone such as front teeth; where function and aesthetics are critical. Benefits of immediate implants include: • Help maintain the natural bone and gum tissue • Provide excellent long-term aesthetics • Greatly reduce the overall treatment time • Temporary teeth can be made the same day • Final crown can be delivered in 3-4 days Immediate Implant Procedure 1. Comprehensive consultation will be performed (history, clinical exam, impressions, x-rays, CBCT) to plan accurately. 2. The procedure will be under local anesthesia. 3. The diseased or fractured tooth will be extracted with care to preserve bone around the extraction site. 4. The extraction socket will be cleansed and disinfected of any potential infection. 5. The dental implant will then be precisely placed in the tooth socket. 6. A temporary crown will be placed the same day, or within 24–48 hours. 7. The final crown can be placed in 3 to 4 days however, it can be up to 3 months to allow healing of the bone prior to crown placement. 8. Since the implant was restored with a crown immediately after placement, it is referred to as an “immediate loaded implant”. Post-Care Instructions • Clean your teeth with a toothbrush and floss as you would do to your natural teeth. • You are encouraged to stop by for checkups every 6 months with your dentists for regular dental appointments to preserve your implant.

Save Your Tooth, Get Rid of Pain – Without Extraction At Smile & Glow Dental Clinic in Mogappair, we perform root canals that are pain-free and save your natural tooth. If you have pain, a toothache, swelling or tooth sensitivity then a root canal may be a better option than having it extracted. ________________________________________ When is a Root Canal Needed? Root canal (endodontic therapy) is recommended when the tooth pulp of your tooth becomes infected from: • Deep tooth decay and pain • Cracked or broken tooth • Continuous pain that is typically worse at night • Severe sensitivity to hot, cold, even sweet foods • Pus or swelling next to the tooth • Worn tooth causing sharp pain • Dental trauma or injury These signs indicate that if you do not remove or treat the infection you will continue to experience injury, pain and potentially more infection leading to eventual tooth loss. ________________________________________ What it means to have a tooth? In the human body, we have three layers of a tooth: • Enamel – outside layer, white, and also its the hardest layer • Dentin - yellowish, and its the middle layer, and its strong like bone • Pulp - very soft, has nerves and blood vessels Once decay, or an injury reaches the pulp then inflammation occurs, infection and pain occurs which is when a root canal is warranted. ________________________________________ What is Root Canal Treatment? Root canal removes the infected pulp of a tooth, disinfects the inner canals, and fills them up with biocompatible material to relieve pain and to keep people from losing their tooth. At Smile and Glow Dental clinic, Mogappair, we perform microscopic root canals, which is done with a higher level accuracy, speed of healing, and longevity success. ________________________________________ The Step-By-Step Process of Root Canal Treatment We offer a sterile and relaxed environment utilizing the most advance dental technology, rotary instrumentation. Here are the steps we will take to complete the treatment as comfortably as possible: 1. Diagnosis & Access - The decay is removed and access is made to the pulp. 2. Length Determination - We will establish the root length through x-ray imaging as well as apex locators. 3. Cleaning & Shaping - We will clean the infected tissue with rotary instrumentation and hand files. 4. Filling - The canals are filled with a safe and bio-inert filling material. 5. Restoration - The top portion of the tooth will be filled and the surface will be clean and flat in preparation for a crown. ________________________________________ Is a Crown always necessary after a Root Canal? Yes. A root-canal tooth will become more brittle over time. To keep this brittle tooth from breaking requires a dentist-custom fitted dental crown that helps provide strength and restores the full function. At our Mogappair branch, we have custom fit tooth-colored crowns that will give you a natural look and lasting results. ________________________________________ Why Choose Smile and Glow for Root Canal Treatment in Mogappair? Painless and precision • Microscope guided root canal procedure • Experienced Endodontic specialists • Latest technology for faster recovery • Convenient location in Mogappair, Chennai ________________________________________ Don't let tooth pain control your life. Smile and Glow Dental Clinic offer specialized root canal therapy with the latest techniques and digital imaging - all while causing you minimal pain.