brTraditional Dentistry focuses on a reparative model, which meansbrtreating problems as they arise. If you have a cavity, you will getbra filling. If the filling fails, you get a larger filling. If the toothbrbreaks, you will get a dental crown. A Kois trained Dentist focusesbron a wellness model of dentistry that is based on predicting andbrpreventing disease.
brSome people spend thousands of dollars caring for their teethbrthroughout their lifetime yet continue to experience new areasbrof decay, gum disease, or teeth that break and wear—regardlessbrof what they do. Often these people blame the condition of theirbrmouth as purely their own fault or just something they have to livebrwith. However, as science tells us, your risk of oral related problemsbrare mostly related to genetics, your ability to fight disease, and thebrtype of bacteria that inhabit your mouth. In addition, bite and jawbrproblems occur when the muscles and joint cannot adapt to thebrimperfections in the way your chew.
brbrDr. Valle uses these science-based techniques and fundamentals, continually verified and tested at the Kois Center, to design and craft your dentistry. He has studied and adapted predictable methodsbrthat focus on five fundamental risk categories: Gum and Bone, Toothbrstructure, Bite/Jaw alignment, Esthetics, and medical conditions.br
brDr. Valle will look at factors that may contribute to yourbrsusceptibility to oral related problems. This protocol is used inbridentifying risk factors promoting minimally invasive dentistry tobrcreate beautiful restorations that will perform and function in abrnatural functional manner. When you choose Dr. Valle to be yourbrprimary dentist you can be assured that he is the only dentist youbrwill see when you come to his office.br
brDr. Valle was born and raised in Arnold, Maryland. After receiving brhis Bachelor Degree in Biology from Loyola University, hebrgraduated with honors from The University of Maryland Schoolbrof Dentistry. He is an alumni of the Dawson Center for advancedbrdentistry, the UCLA Esthetic Continuum, the Boston UniversitybrSchool of Graduate Dentistry, Ross-Nash Institute for cosmeticbrenhancements, the Facial Beauty Institute in Memphis and mostbrrecently, the Kois Center in Seattle, where he is both a graduatebrand a mentor for the dental institute.br
251 Najoles Road, Suite J, Millersville, MD 21108br410-987-9100 | www.DrBrianValle.com
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Q. Should I be concerned that I am grinding my teeth?
A. The dental term for tooth grinding is called bruxism. Mild cases of bruxism do not always require treatment. Excessive grinding or clenching over time can result in worn tooth enamel, tooth sensitivity, gum recession and chipped teeth. In addition, patients experience headaches, earaches, and muscle/tempormandibular (jaw) pain. A mouth guard or splint worn at night can help by creating a barrier to stop further damage, but may not always eliminate the problem. It is important to see a dentist that understands the relationship between the jaws, muscles, and teeth so they can provide definitive solutions to treat the causes of grinding
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